Obituary: Paula Lorraine Jensen, 92, Of Greenwich

Courtesy of Fred D. Knapp Funeral Home

Paula Lorraine Brencher Jensen of Greenwich, CT passed away Dec. 27th due to complications from a fall at age 92. The daughter of Paul “Ed” and Vera Brencher, Paula was born in Norwalk, CT on Feb. 28, 1931 and grew up in the Noroton Heights section of Darien, one of three children. Paula attended Darien Schools and graduated from the Greenwich Hospital School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse. While in nursing school, she met her future husband, Robert C. (Bob) Jensen. They married in May 1954 and settled in Greenwich, raising two sons, Robert W. (Bob) & Jay Brooks.

Paula was part of the Greenwich Hospital family, working as both a nurse and volunteer for over 50 years. She was happiest spending most of her career in the Maternity Department. Paula also worked part-time as a nurse at Byram Beach and Greenwich Point and also as an assistant for Dr. Richard D. O’Leary. Volunteering was a very important part of family life. Paula and her husband were early members of the Greenwich Red Cross Disaster Unit. After retiring, Paula continued to volunteer with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, the Noroton Presbyterian Church, and the First Presbyterian Church of Greenwich. She loved cutting vegetables for the soup kitchens and watching NY Yankee games. Even during the Covid pandemic, Paula wished she could be out doing more to help others.

Paula was predeceased by her parents, her sister Ruth, her brother Paul, her husband Bob, and her son Jay. She will be lovingly remembered by her son, Bob and his wife, Carol McFate Jensen of Southport, NC, daughter-in-law Elizabeth and grandson Martin Jensen of Corpus Christi, TX, and nieces Lorraine, Lisa, Luann, Janice, and Sandra and their families. Paula also leaves behind numerous cousins and friends. Some people spend their whole lives wondering if they’ve made a difference. Some don’t have that problem. Paula will always be remembered for her strength, courage, and her willingness to help others.

Burial will be private and a memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to either the First Presbyterian Church of Greenwich, CT or the Noroton Presbyterian Church in Darien, CT.