Jennie W. Fuller McKenna 1919-2008 Groton, CT - Jennie W. McKenna, 89, of 475 High St., Mystic, passed away Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, at Mystic Manor. Jennie was born Aug. 9, 1919, in Arlington, N. J., daughter of Lyman and Jennie Fuller. She graduated as valedictorian of her class from Audubon High School in 1937. After graduating from Strayer's Business College in Philadelphia, she went to work for the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., where she was a highly respected court stenographer and attended George Washington University. She married Martin McKenna of Bayshore, Long Island, NY at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City on Oct. 10, 1942. Her beloved husband died Nov 18, 1999, after 57 wonderful years of marriage. While raising their family of five, Mrs. McKenna worked at Robert E. Fitch Senior High School, then at Electric Boat Division as medical secretary for Dr. A. Duncan MacDougall until her retirement in 1981. During her retirement years, Mrs. McKenna enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, gardening, and needlework. Mrs. McKenna was a member of Groton Senior Citizens, Retired Salaried Employees Assn. of General Dynamics, and a charter member of the Noank Historical Society. Mrs. McKenna is survived by a son, Stephen McKenna of Noank, CT., a daughter, Nancy Esposito of Hamden, CT., eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Martin F. McKenna; her son, Martin McKenna Jr., and her daughters, Muriel Anne Palmer and Patricia Ellen McKenna. There are no calling hours. Burial will be private. Donations in her memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. The Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl St., historic downtown Mystic, is assisting the family. For information or to share a note of remembrance or condolence with her family, please visit www.dinotofuneral.com. Published in The Day on 10/25/2008 www.theday.com Thanks to Peter McCrae who copied the obituary from: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.obits2/22702/mb.ashx **************Plan your next getaway with AOL Travel. Check out Today's Hot 5 Travel Deals! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1212416248x1200771803/aol?redir=http://travel.aol.com/discount-travel?ncid=emlcntustrav00000001)