Marion T White

Marion T. (Gagne) White, 91, of East Hartford, CT passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Hartford Hospital surrounded by her loving family at her side. Marion was born July 15, 1930 in Rumford, Maine, daughter of the late Alfred Gagne and Louise (Daigle) Gagne where she was raised and attended school. She met the love of her life Frank “Red” White at Freddy’s Lunch in Rumford, Maine where they married and started their life together and family before settling in Connecticut. She was a long-time parishioner of Saint Rose Church in East Hartford.

Marion was a dedicated and devoted wife and mother who cherished her time with family and friends especially during holidays, graduations, birthdays, showers, and special events.

Throughout her life she made lasting friendships and cherished them all. She enjoyed country music, rides to the beach, traveling with their camper to Point Judith, Rhode Island, Maine, Florida, Canada, the Lakehouse and especially spending time at state and local fairs. She was very talented in arts & crafts and enjoyed working in her gardens. She had a zest for life and enjoyed sharing stories and experiences. Marion’s sense of humor, morals and attitude made her a truly special person. Marion was an avid animal lover and cherished time with Daisy, Riley “Rose” and watched over “Shadow” from her bedroom window.

Marion is survived by her three daughters; Gloria Jablonski and her husband John of Old Saybrook, Catherine Padegimas and her husband Donald of South Windsor and Rebecca Landry and her husband Craig of Tolland. Marion will be missed by her grandchildren, James Jablonski and his wife Chatchanan of Pompano Beach, FL, David Jablonski and his wife Valentina of Fort Lauderdale, FL, Jennifer Karcich and her husband Derek of Deep River, Alison Fetta and her husband Fiorigio of South Windsor and Amanda Landry of Hebron; great grandchildren, Kaia and Braden Karcich, Fiorigio and Domenico Fetta, Dylan and Olivia Jablonski; sister-in-laws Emma Giroux, Alice Gagne, Juliette Salatino, a very special godson, Gary Giroux and many other nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband Frank White, Marion is predeceased by her son George White, grandson Eric Landry, brothers Clement Gagne, Leonide Gagne and Ovid Gagne.

Calling hours for Marion will be held Tuesday, February 15, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Newkirk & Whitney Funeral Home, 318 Burnside Ave, East Hartford, Connecticut 06108. A Mass of Christian Burial will occur Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 10:00 AM at Saint Rose Church, 33 Church St, East Hartford, Connecticut 06108. Committal Service will occur Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 11:15 AM at Silver Lane Cemetery, 1280 Silver Lane, East Hartford, CT. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.NewkirkandWhitney.com for the White family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Connecticut Alzheimer’s Association 200 Executive Blvd. Suite 4B Southington, CT. 06489.