George H. Whitley age 94 of Canton passed away September 5th at the Hellenic Nursing Home in Canton. Born and raised in Dorchester, he graduated from Mechanic Arts High School and was an Army Veteran of WW II. He was a member of the Boston Police Department for many years and retired as a Homicide Detective in 1981. After his retirement he worked as a Professional Assistant at several local funeral homes and enjoyed fixing anything around the house. He has lived in Canton for the last 19 years where he was a member of the Canton Senior Men’s Club. Beloved husband of Mary R. (MacNeil). Father of Ellen L. Whitley of Quincy, Robert B. Whitley and his wife Janet of Canton, Mary J. Whitley – Collins of Cohasset, Mark D. Whitley and his wife Maryann of Quincy and the late Paul W. and Joan M. Whitley. Father in law of the late Tucker Collins and Nancy A. Whitley. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Sunday 3-7 pm. Funeral mass at St. Gerard Majella Church Canton Monday morning at 10. Burial New Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Hellenic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 601 Sherman St. Canton, MA 02021.