Richard A. Whalon, 89, of Raynham, formerly of Westport and Mattapoisett died Thursday, December 19, 2013 at Sachem Center for Health & Rehabilitation, E. Bridgewater. He was the husband of Phyllis G. (Higham) Whalon, to whom he was married since 1944.
Born in Fall River, he was son of the late Elton R. and Lora (Hoose) Whalon. Prior to retirement in 1986, he was a supervisor for the former ComGas of New Bedford for 36 years. A veteran of WWII, he served his country in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Whalon served as a reserve police officer in Mattapoisett and Fairhaven. He enjoyed traveling cross country.
Including his wife, he is survived by a daughter: Donna L. (Williams) Castanha and her husband Edward of W. Bridgewater; a grandson: Kevin Allen Williams and his wife Christine; and 2 great grandchildren: Samantha and Sidney. He was brother of the late Gordon A. Whalon.
Memorial service to which relatives and friends are invited will be Friday, January 17, 2014 at the First Baptist Church, Raynham at 11:00 A.M.
Interment will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Westport.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472.