Robert J. Whitney, 54, of Sandown, NH, died Saturday, April 16, 2005 in the Parkland Medical Center, Derry. Mr. Whitney was born in Everett, MA on January 21, 1951, a son of the late Albert J. and Edith M. (Westerberg) Whitney. He was a full time resident of Sandown for 22 years, having been a summer resident since his childhood. He was employed as a machine operator for Lucent Technologies, retiring in 2001 after 30 years. Mr. Whitney was a kind, loving, supportive man who was family oriented and enjoyed spending time with his family. He especially enjoyed the holidays. He liked to cook, loved music, going to flea markets, and collecting records and CDs. He also enjoyed reading record collecting magazines and books.
He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Iris L. (Reynolds) Whitney of Sandown, one son, Keith R. Whitney of Sandown, one daughter, Amanda L. Whitney of Sandown, and several cousins.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 20th at 10:00am in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 50 Adams Pond Road, Derry. Burial will follow in the Center Cemetery, Sandown. Friends may call on Tuesday from 6 - 8pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch Street, Derry. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Assoc., Northeast Affiliate, 2 Wall St., Manchester, NH 03101.