Herbert C. Whitney, 72, of Fairhaven Road, died Monday, July 18, 2005, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus. He leaves his wife of 51 years, Marion B. (Rugg) Whitney; his mother, Virginia (Dickie) McCauley of Worcester; 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Stephen F. Whitney of Worcester and Scott C. and Tammi Whitney of Gainesville, VA; a brother, Clifford Whitney of Thompson, CT; a sister, Helen Comeau of Worcester; 3 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; and several nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Leroy Whitney, and a sister, Margaret Thompson.
He was born in Worcester, a son of Leroy and Virginia (Dickie) Whitney and was a graduate of North High. He was a Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. Mr. Whitney worked as a draftsman at Wrightline, Ritzell Assoc., and Riley Stoker. He was a member and former deacon of Greendale People’s Church. Mr. Whitney was a member and the treasurer of Pine Eden Assoc., Rindge, NH, where he was also past president and past secretary/treasurer. He was an avid bowler and enjoyed woodworking.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 23, at Greendale People’s Church, with The Reverend Ralph Marsden officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Ralph Marsden Scholarship Fund, Greendale People’s Church, 25 Francis Street, Worcester, MA 01606-0074. Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln Street, is directing arrangements.