Whitman – Jay D. Condon 75, a lifelong resident of Whitman, died unexpectedly on Thursday July 11 in Brigham & Women’s Hospital. He was the beloved husband of 55 years to Meredith J. (Fullerton) Condon.
Born in Brockton and raised in Whitman he was the son of the late David J. and Mae (Roache) Condon and a graduate of Whitman High School, Class of 1955. He furthered his education graduating from Burdett College.
For many years Jay had worked as a salesman of business forms later establishing, along with his son Gary, his own local company “Affordable Closet Systems”.
Jay was a familiar face and active member of the Whitman community, serving on the Board of Appeals, the Finance Committee, and the Middle School Building Committee. He was also a member and past President of the Kiwanis Club of Whitman and a lifelong communicant of the Holy Ghost Church.
He enjoyed hunting and boating and was an avid fisherman.
He was loved by many and will never be forgotten.
In addition to his wife Meredith he is survived by his loving children Lisa Condon of South Boston, Gary J. Condon of Hanson and Susan F. Daily of Whitman. He is also survived by his grandchildren, whom he adored, Robert and Kayla Condon Ellis, Timothy, Shannon, Matthew and Amanda Daily, and David J. and Kirsten Condon. He was the father of the late Glen D. and Sean M. Condon and brother of the late Gary J. Condon.
His funeral service will be held Tuesday July 16 at 8:15 AM from the Blanchard Funeral Chapel (Rte. 58 @ the rotary) Whitman, followed by funeral mass at 9 AM in the Holy Ghost Church, Whitman. Burial will follow in the St. James Cemetery, Whitman. Visiting hours will be held Monday July 15 from 4-8 PM.
In lieu of flowers donations in his name may be made to the Special Olympics–Whitman Area, for “Tim’s Bup” 125 John Hancock Road, Taunton, MA 02780 Attention: Donna St. Onge.