Theresa M. Shuttleworth

Known to her family and friends as Terry, she was born on January 6, 1925 in Jersey City, New Jersey. She grew up in North Bergen, New Jersey with her three brothers, Matty, Tony, and Greg. In 1949, Terry married Walter F. Shuttleworth (deceased). They lived in Old Greenwich, CT where they raised their son, Richard C. Shuttleworth (deceased) and their daughter, Kathi S. Bletz.

Terry worked as a clerk in the tax assessor’s office for the Town of Greenwich and in 1981 she and Walter retired to Old Saybrook, CT. Terry will be remembered for her many years of volunteering for organizations including The Women’s Club of Old of Saybrook, Old Saybrook Congregational Church, and the Vintage Players. She was a dedicated member of the Woman’s Club for 21 years and the Club’s President from 1998-2000. She was particularly active in the Music Group and the Club’s scholarship program. Through the Congregational Church she participated in the Crafters group for 25 years, the Heat and Eat program for 13 years, and the contributed to the Tower newsletter for 20 years. Terry was an avid reader, gardener, and music lover, especially of opera. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be deeply missed.

She is survived by her daughter, Kathi S. Bletz (Michael Bletz) of Carlisle, PA, grandchildren, Claire B. Wolf (Michael Wolf), Jason Shuttleworth(Jennifer Penna), Molly C. Bletz, and great-grandchildren, Lana and Jasper Wolf. She will be remembered fondly by her sister-in-law, Josephine Grubelich, and many caring nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 13 from 4-6pm at the Swan Funeral Home (1224 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 14 at 11am at the Swan Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Acton Public Library (https://www.actonlibrary.org/) or the Katherine Hepburn Cultural Center (https://www.katharinehepburntheater.org/).