1931
2014
Richard "Dick" Whitney, 82, of St. Simons Island, GA and formerly Hopkinton, Massachusetts, died Thursday, June 26, 2014 at Marshes Edge on St. Simons Island. Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at St. Simons United Methodist Church with Rev. Marcia Cochran officiating. Inurnment will follow in Christ Church Cemetery. Born October 9, 1931 in Ayer, Massachusetts to the late Herbert D. and Ruth C. Whitney, he was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and a retired commercial developer. Mr. Whitney had been a resident of Glynn County for the past 35 years and was a member of St. Simons United Methodist Church. A successful entrepreneur, Mr. Whitney graduated from General Motors Institute and used that training to begin his own business as well as several real estate development ventures. He would tell you that his greatest career satisfaction came from seeing those he mentored go on to start their own businesses. While he loved his work, he cherished his family and his church and enjoyed spending time flying, boating and, in his later years, RVing. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Barbara B. Whitney of St. Simons Island, two children, Rhonda Lidstone and husband Jim of Macon, and Dana Whitney and wife Lisa of Fayette, Maine, 5 grandchildren, Kristen Howell and husband Thomas, Jennifer Goldsberry and husband, J.P., Meghan Whitney, Marissa Whitney and Thayer Whitney, a great grandson, Tucker Whitney, a sister, Martha Davis of Nashua NH, step sister, Jane Murray of Shirley, MA, step brothers, Jeff Murray of Ashland, NH and Steve Murray of Nashua, NH, and half sister Ruth Ellen Whitney of Nashua, NH. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Simons United Methodist Church, Alzheimer's of Glynn/Brunswick, and Hospice of the Golden Isles. Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. www.edomillerandsons.com
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July 5, 2014
Walter & Joyce Wood
Dear Barbara,
Walter and I extend our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of a wonderful friend. Treasure the good memories.
May the Lord be you and hold you in His loving arms.
July 2, 2014
Stephen Mayo
Barbara and family:
Nancy and I send our sincerest condolences over the loss of your husband and father. He was someone we considered to be special as you are Barbara even though it has been many years since we were what we considered good friends while you lived here in Hopkinton.
Always be lifted up by our Lord Jesus Christ and try to dwell on your many great times together.
Sincerely and reverently,
Steve Mayo
July 2, 2014
Bob Cloutier
My heart goes out to all of you. I have fond memories of Dick's involvement in the town of Hopkinton and connection to First Congregational Church (now Faith Community). I have prayed for God's comfort for you.
July 1, 2014
Barbara Rhonda Dana so sorry for your loss we are praying for you. I was lucky to have my first job at 18 for Dick he was a pleasure to work for. always a gentlman.
God Bless
Steve , Debbie , Megan McBride
June 30, 2014
Valerie Hempsall
Dear Uncle Dick. Your Love was a light in this world. You will always be in my heart. May the Lord comfort the family during this time of grief. Love you
June 30, 2014
Tom McGrath
Barbara Rhonda and Dana So very for your loss.I am sure I speak for a list of People to long to mention when I say Thank You for allowing us to be a small part of the Whitney Family. How Lucky we were. Dick showed us how much more we were capable of than any of us knew.Thank you for the mentoring ,the life lessons,and most of all the friendship. You have never really been very far away in our thoughts God Bless
June 30, 2014
Barbara, We are deeply saddened to hear of Dick's passing. Our heart goes
out to you and the entire family and community of those whose lives he touched.
He was a very special man, a truly gentle gentleman. A rare treasure.
Our prayers are with you all at this very sad time. Our best love, Guile & Judy
June 30, 2014
Peter Canning
Barbara,
All of the Folks from GeoLogic,the former tenants of the old WW Contractors building send our thoughts at this trying time. We were quite young then and looked to Dick's valuable coaching and friendship to keep us pointed in the right direction.
Godspeed,
Peter & Deborah Canning
June 30, 2014
Hank Palacio
Dear Barbaera, Please know that your friends are praying for you and yours during this hard time. I never had the pleasure to know Dick but I know you and am saddened for your loss.
June 30, 2014
Mickey Belote
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Rhonda. May God bless you and keep you during this very difficult time.
June 30, 2014
Colleen Howell
Dear family, We were saddened to hear of "Gramps" passing. He was a sweet man and will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
June 29, 2014
Jewel Lynch
June 29, 2014
Barbara and Dick's family: Please accept this as our condolence and Prayers for your terrible loss. He was a dear friend to so many of us, the nicest man I have met in 80 years, a man I never saw lose his temper, or do one unkind thing to anybody. His life on this earth was well spent and he will rest in peace with his God and Savior. May God Bless each of you in this family. Tom and Mike Mills.
June 28, 2014
Barbara, My hearty goes out to you and I'm saying a special prayer for you and family.
Love, Rick Irwin
June 28, 2014
Vincent Garino
Dear Barbara, Mavis and I are so sorry for your loss. Dick was one of the really nice people we met over the years.
June 28, 2014
Kerri (Kurzontkowski) Marinucci
Deepest sympathy and prayers to the entire family during this difficult time...
June 28, 2014
Barbara, Rhonda & Dana:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this difficult time.
Your old babysitter, Jan
June 28, 2014
Barbara, our hearts are heavy with the news of Dick's passing. We shall miss our friend more than words can say, as we pray for strength and comfort for you and your family. Dick was a wonderful man and we were blessed to have known him.
Floyd and Barb Miller
June 27, 2014
Margaret and Art Angell
Barbara, our hearts are heavy with sorrow at the news of Dick's home going. We were so blessed to have had such good times with you both at the RV rallies and outings...even though Dick has left us, those wonderful memories will be with us forever! We love you and pray that God will grant the grace and strength you and your family will need during this time and until your heart begins to heal. Hugs, our sweet friend.
June 27, 2014
Barbara and family, may God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. I will always cherish your and Dick's friendship and good times together
with Brooks and me in the mountains at Lake Toxaway. Dick's passing is 2 yrs and 2 days after Brooks. So grateful of our eternal Hope that we will be together with them someday. Love you!
June 27, 2014
We are very saddened to learn of your Father's passing. Please know we will keep you and your family in our hearts and prayers. May God's love surround you all during this time of loss and adjustment.
Faculty and Staff of Penfield College of Mercer University
June 27, 2014
Terri Newham and John Steele
Rhonda, our hearts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss, and hope the love and support from your family and friends may bring you some comfort in the days ahead.
June 27, 2014
Annie Stephens
Rhonda, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this challenging time. Please know that we are available to assist you however possible. May you all be comforted greatly by cherished memories of your beloved patriarch.
June 27, 2014
Zelda Kendrick-Hill
So sorry to hear of your father's passing. May the Lord be with you and your family during your time of bereavement. Peace Love and Many Blessings from the Kendrick-Hill Family.
June 27, 2014
Jewel Lynch
We can't tell you how sadden we were to hear of Dick's passing. We loved Dick and considered him one of our best friends. Our love goes out to Barbara at this time. May the family find comfort in knowing that he was loved and cared for by all of you.
Jewel & Louis
June 27, 2014
Amber Pritchett
Rhonda-
Praying that Jesus would draw near to you and your family and comfort your hearts during this difficult time.
June 27, 2014
Candace Whaley
Rhonda, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I pray you feel the comfort and peace that can only come from above.
June 27, 2014
Michael Sypek
Our hearts of heavy, but our memories are forever. Dick loved his family, enjoyed his life, and was always willing to share his experiences and mentor those around him. He will greatly missed.
June 26, 2014
Caring thoughts and prayers are with you and the family, Barb - across the miles know we care - Sally and Bob Anderson
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