Central Village, CT- Irving "Whitey" W. Woodworth Jr., died Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at his home.

He was the husband of the late Patricia (O'Connor) Woodworth, who died in 1997.  He leaves three sons; Michael G. Woodworth of Auburn, Maine, David and his wife Kelly Dyer of Heborn, Maine, Dennis J. and his wife Alice Woodworth of Central Village, CT;  7 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren; additionally, he leaves his lady friend, Pauline Morneau of Canterbury, CT.  He was prececeased by a son, Patrick Woodworth of Auburn, Maine and a brother, Francis Woodworth of Vermont.

He was born in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late Irving W. Woodworth Sr. and Mary (Hetes) Woodworth and lived in Mystic before moving to Central Village 10 years ago.  He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, serving during the Korean era and was an electrician at Electric Boat in Groton CT.  He enjoyed his pets and was an animal advocate.  He was a member of the Plainfield and Canterbury Senior Centers.

There are no calling hours.   There will be a Celebration of Life, which will be announced.  Donations may be made in his memory to the Plainfield Dog Pound.  Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School Street, Webster, MA has been entrusted with his arrangements.  A guest book is available at www.shaw-majercik. com where you may post a condolence or light a candle.