LEICESTER: Robert D. Whitney, 94, passed away on March 6, 2022 at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester.
Robert was born in Leicester on June 17, 1927 to Leroy and Irene (Lavallee) Whitney. Raised in Leicester, Robert graduated from Leicester High School. He began his career with the Leicester Police Department as a patrolman and retired in 1992 with the rank of Sergeant.
Robert is survived by his three children, Gary R. Whitney and his wife Phyllis, Russell D. Whitney and his wife Joan, Maureen A. Whitney, all of Leicester; 4 grandchildren, Jason Whitney and his wife Jessica, Brian Whitney, Laura Cox and her husband Rob, and Marc Whitney and his wife Jessica; a great grandson, Colin Whitney; a brother, Clifford Whitney and his wife Judythe, 2 sisters in law, Dorothy Whitney and Gail Wood, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Robert was predeceased by his beloved wife of 66 years Barbara M. (Wood) Whitney in 2015, he was predeceased by his 5 siblings, Raymond, Leroy, Earl Whitney, Evelyn Whitney and Rita Petersen.
Robert was a lifelong resident of Leicester. He was a member of the Leicester Knights of Columbus Council 4528 and St.Joseph-St.Pius X Parish. He enjoyed gardening, vacations in Maine and was an avid reader.
Robert’s family would like to thank the caregivers at the Jewish Healthcare Center, especially Pam, for their compassion and dedication.
A funeral mass will held on Wednesday, March 9th at 11:00 AM in St.Pius X Church,1161 Main St., Leicester. Calling hours will precede the service from 9:00AM to10:30 AM in MORIN FUNERAL HOME,1131 Main St., Leicester. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the McAuley Nazareth Home for Boys, 77 Mulberry St., Leicester MA 01524.