Arlene Whittington

Arlene Whittington, age 76, of Hockessin, Delaware, formerly of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023 at her home.

Arlene graduated from St. Elizabeth’s High School in 1964 and received her Bachelor’s degree from Immaculata College in 2003.

Arlene began her career working at Atlas Chemical Company and later worked at B.F.Shaw Company, where she was Manager of Human Resources. She later joined Stuart Pharmaceuticals, part of ICI and then AstraZeneca. She spent more than 30 years at AstraZeneca, retiring in 2008 as an Executive Assistant in the IT Regulatory group. After retiring, she enjoyed traveling with her husband Rich and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Arlene volunteered as Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) with the State of Delaware Family Court where she helped children and families navigating difficult custody situations. She also enjoyed her Hockessin Book Club, dance classes, lots of cooking, reading, and spending time with her friends and cousins.

Arlene is survived by her husband of 36 years, Richard, of Hockessin, her sons, Brian Hahn and his wife Cristi Hahn, of Atglen, PA and Rob Hahn-Lowry of Phoenix, AZ, her grandchildren, Maya, Cowan and Arden Hahn of Atglen, PA, and Asher and Allison Hahn-Lowry of Phoenix, AZ, her step-daughters, Karen Sudimak and her husband Jon Sudimak, of Newark, DE and Kristine Jordan and her husband Sean Jordan, of North Cape May, NJ and grandchildren, Katherine and Madeline Sudimak or Newark, DE and Olivia and Alyssa Jordan of North Cape May, NJ.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 7:00 PM at Chandler Funeral Home, 7230 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, Delaware 19707. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Interment will be private.

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Robert Hahn writes,

Arlene was a special lady. I will miss her.

07/03/2023 01:49 pm

Jacqueline K Murphy lit a candle and writes,

My best friend for 70 years....since the first grade. She was always there for her friends. I'm going to miss her terribly and our daily phone conversations. Arlene was a great cook and loved her family dearly.

07/03/2023 04:15 pm

Joyce Wright Deegan lit a candle and writes,

Arlene and I grew up together in Cleaned Heights. She was a good friend and classmate at St. Elizabeth's. She also had a smile on her face and the cutest laugh. She will be missed by all.😇🙏🙏

07/03/2023 08:55 pm

Joanne Episcopo lit a candle and writes,

God keep you in his hands . I will miss Arlene and her sence of humor , her smile, and her friendship. My condolences to her husband, boys ,and grandchildren. She is now at peace!😢

07/03/2023 09:00 pm

Mary and Joe Gardner SEHS Class of 1964

07/04/2023 02:09 pm

Diane Valiante writes,

Rich, I am so sorry. Diane

07/04/2023 07:09 pm

Catherine HANNA lit a candle and writes,

Condolences to Rich and family. May the Lord embrace you.

07/05/2023 12:07 pm

Karen Campanells writes,

"I was deeply saddened to hear about Arleen’s passing. Thinking of you and your family.”

07/05/2023 06:42 pm

Roy & Donna Richardson writes,

Arlene will surely be missed! Her sense of humor, her love for others, love of life, and that special laugh of hers will always be remembered! We were very fortunate to befriend Arlene when she and her family moved to Chestnut Hill Estates in Newark, DE in the mid 70’s. Robbie and Brian were the same ages as our two kids. Arlene and I would take the kids to Becks Pond or Lums Pond for a swim in the summer, bought matching picnic tables, dug up trees in the woods to plant in our yards. Had a lot laughs! She was my best friend!! Then she moved 😥 But… we remained friends all these years. Miss you, Arlene!!!! Love you!!!!

07/06/2023 08:42 am

Barbara Sama writes,

I will remember her always. She and I shared a stomp dance to "Heatwave" on the side of Buckshutem Road on the way to Wildwood, NJ. We had many a good laugh over the years reminiscing about that memory. Please accept my dearest condolences.

07/06/2023 02:09 pm

Ronnie Knapp writes,

Way too young to be leaving us - we were friends since high school - slightly "kookie", always funny, and never afraid to share an opinion. Although we went our separate ways, we always enjoyed catching up every year at a Christmas lunch with our other St. E friends. Time passed, but our friendship endured. Although you are gone from us physically, there are many memories that will bring back the beauty of happy moments shared. Rest in Peace, sweet friend. My sincere condolences to Rich & all Arlene's family.

07/06/2023 08:00 pm

JANICE BEHM lit a candle and writes,

You will be missed my dear sweet cousin and friend. I will miss your smile, your laugh, your quirky sense of humor. I will miss our conversations about everything and anything and reminiscing about our growing up years with our "far from perfect families". May you rest in peace dear cousin. My condolences go out to Rich, Robbie, Brian and all the grandkids.

07/07/2023 03:14 pm

Sharon France lit a candle and writes,

Rich & Family, I was so saddened to hear about Arlene's passing. I always enjoyed catching up every spring during our tax appointments. I know that Arlene and Don are together in God's Light and always watching over us. Much love, Sharon...

07/10/2023 06:35 am

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