1934
2017
LISBON – (George) Henry Whiting, 83, died after a long battle with Alzheimer's at the Lamp on Thursday morning, August 3, 2017. He was born in Lewiston on June 12, 1934, the son of the late Howard and Katherine (Hetzel) Whiting.
Henry graduated from Edward Little High School in 1952. He married Dorothy Perkins in 1955 and they shared a loving marriage of over 62 years. Henry worked on the family farm, was a school bus driver, plowed snow, and owned Whiting's Greenhouse and Florist until he retired in 2004. He loved the outdoors, hanging out at camp, working on his tractors, antique vehicles and other equipment. He was always there to help neighbors and friends. Henry belonged to Grace Lutheran Church, CB Radio club, Perkins Ridge Snow Travelers, and the Masons.
Henry leaves behind is wife of 62 years; his kids, Chris and Dan Nolin, John and Leanne Whiting, Richard Whiting , Bill and Ruby Hall, Heidi H. Rahkonen and Steve; his daughter-in-law Leah Whiting; 14 grandchildren, Kim, Jimmy, Erica, Heather, Katie, Trevor, Jon, Andrea, Dan, Robbie, Becca, Josh, Michael, and Nevaeh; his 6 great-grandchildren, Henry, Alice, Lilli, Zach, Zeiva, and Miley; his sister-in-law, Sylvia Mallory, and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents; his siblings, Kay and Bob Miller, Gert and Dwight Perkins, Thelma and Howard Woodward, Howard Whiting, Iris and Luther Hall, and his son, Tom Whiting.
Friends and family are invited to share their memories and offer their condolences by visiting Henry's online guestbook at www.thefortingroupauburn.com
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at Grace Lutheran Church in Auburn at 1:00 pm. A committal will immediately follow at Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Auburn. A service of The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral, Cremation and Monument Services, 217 Turner St. Auburn, Maine 04210. 783-8545.
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August 31, 2017
Princess Danielle
When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure. May that wonderful treasure fill your heart with love and bring you a measure of peace. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
1 Thessalonians 4:13,14 ❤
August 8, 2017
Rosie Harlow
Prayers n thoughts for Dot and family. I have fond memories of Henry and always enjoyed talking with him n Dot whenever I would happen to see them out n about. So sorry that I won't be able to make it to the celebration of his life, but will be praying for Henry's family as they say their "See ya later" to this awesome person. Hold onto the promises of God, that you'll see Henry again and he'll have his sharp mind, his dry sense of humor and will remember you all.
August 7, 2017
Bruce Geoffroy
Chris-Sorry to hear about your dad. With sympathy to you and your family. Bruce and Louise
August 7, 2017
Sue Marquis-Conroy
My thoughts and prayers to each of you .... loving thoughts and happy summertime memories on the "Pond".
August 7, 2017
MaryMargaret Anthoine Ney
Many a Whiting geranium and petunia filled our family's window boxes over the years in Lewiston. My sympathy to Mr. Whiting's family.
August 7, 2017
My sympathy to all of you.
Sharon McGilvery
August 7, 2017
Regina Sullivn
Many memories of Henry and my parents. Sorry for your loss Blessings to his family
Regina Sullivan (Littlefield)
August 7, 2017
Thinking about you and your family and how I will miss seeing Henry out shoveling this winter.
Calvin & Judy Hunter
August 7, 2017
Dot and family, my deepest sympathy to all of you.
Janice Meserve
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