NATICK: David G. Whitenett, 76, died peacefully and comfortably on March 20, 2019 at Newton-Wellesley Hospital surrounded by those who loved him.
He was born in Holyoke on July 5, 1942 the son of the late George Whitenett and Margaret (Bourgeois) Whitenett.
David was the beloved husband for 33 years of Brenda H. (Smith) Whitenett of Natick. He was the brother of Carolyn Dupuis of South Hadley.
He has been a resident of Natick for the past 21 years and previously resided in Randolph. He spent his formative years in Holyoke and was a graduate of Rosary High School in Holyoke. David received his BS in Psychology and his Masters in Education from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. For the past 13 years, he has been a Mental Health Counselor with Arbour Counseling Services in Allston up until his death.
David was a Past President of the Massachusetts Mental Health Counselors Association, an active member of CUSA and a current board member for the Metrowest Center for Independent Living. He and his wife Brenda have been longtime communicants of St. Zepherin Church in Wayland.
He was an avid gardener and enjoyed listening to classical music. He will be fondly remembered and loved by all of the lives that he touched both personally and professionally.
Visitations will be held on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the John C. Bryant Funeral Home, 56 Pemberton Rd (off Rte. 30), Wayland.
Family and friends are invited to go directly to David’s Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at 11:00 am at Good Shepherd Parish at St. Zepherin Church, 99 Main St (Rte 27), Wayland.
In lieu of flowers his family kindly suggests that memorial gifts in David’s memory be sent to the Metrowest Center for Independent Living, 280 Irving St, Framingham, MA 01702.