Robert Whitney
February 19, 2021
On Friday, February 19, 2021, Robert “Bob” Howard Whitney, passed away at age 75 from a brain tumor while in the excellent care of Shand’s hospital staff in Gainesville, holding the hand of his loving wife Susan, as he did in life. Bob is survived by his wife Susan, his four daughters Andrea Willey and her husband Rich of Londonderry NH; Carmen Orr and her husband Jimmie of Leander, TX; Shannon Whitney of Philips, WI, and Stacey Taylor and her husband Adam of Pepperell MA; and seven grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Clifford Whitney of York, ME and William Whitney of El Dorado Hills, CA.
Bob was born on February 22, 1945 in Maynard, MA to the late Howard and Myrtle Whitney. He held fond memories of his high school days in Maynard where he was a three-time letterman in baseball, football and basketball and played clarinet in the band. He attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst before spending 2-years in the Army stationed in Fort Riley, KS. He then parlayed his leadership skills into a successful management career, including 26 years as the plant manager of Digital Equipment Corporation, and later and graduated from Clark University with a degree in Management. He lived in MA, NH and Maine before retiring to The Villages Florida in 2006.
Bob was an avid golfer and a passionate fan of New England sports, especially the Red Sox and Patriots. He was excited to watch Tom Brady win his 7th championship ring in the 2021 SuperBowl, even as a member the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was a consummate jokester, known for his quick wit, his infectious smile, and his kind and compassionate spirit. He was always surrounded by friends, loved his family, and never met a stranger. “Bob Whitney, a likeable tease, one you get to know with ease.”
Donations may be made in his memory to the American Brain Tumor Association www.abta.org.
Arrangements have been entrusted with Crevasse's Simple Cremation, 7651 SW HWY 200, Suite 208, Ocala, FL 34476. Online condolences as well as fond memories may be left for Robert's family by visiting www.crevassesimplecremation.com
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Susan,
May his spirit have fair winds and following seas and may his memories give your family succor in the years to come.
We are deeply saddened by Bob’s passing. We share so many wonderful memories of everlasting Trivial Pursuit games, family holidays celebrations, Oscar and Super Bowl parties in FL and visiting favorite restaurants. He is forever in our hearts.
Susan,
I was very sorry to hear of Bob’s death.. please accept my sincere condolences..
It was a pleasure to be in his company and I grateful to have met you and he both.
As a fellow cancer patient ,you were so supportive of me . I wish you the same support, strength and comfort.
Thoughts fromTerry as well.
Sincerely,Doreen
Susan and Carmen Andrea Stacey and Shannon I am so very sorry for the loss of your husband and father I will keep all of you in my prayers
"Lovable tease" is a great way to describe Uncle Bob! I still have a vivid memory of being on Cape Cod when I was a kid and I was with him and Dad when they made a liquor store run. Uncle Bob handed me a bottle of vodka and said "wait right here with this" while he wandered to another part of the store. I did as he said, and not a minute later the store clerk, understandably concerned about a kid alone in a liquor store, came by to inquire. Uncle Bob ran back over laughing, teasingly asking the store clerk if I was causing trouble. I'll miss that Uncle Bob mischief!
Bob, you were a great friend. We will miss you dearly.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Susan and your family.
Susan and family,
Diane and I are so saddened with the loss of our friend Bob. He was a great guy and we will miss him.
Going forward, when I have a three foot putt, I will be hearing him telling me to "just pick it up"!
Bill and Diane Batchelder
Sorry for your loss. He was a gentle soul and your perfect mate.
Love Ken
My sincerest condolences to Robert's family and friends, y'all are in my heart during this difficult time. From the stories I've heard, Robert sounds like an amazing, loving, and kind person. He will be missed dearly.
Y'all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Our condolences to Bob’s family during this most difficult time. I have a lot of fond memories of Bob from when I was a teen and young adult. Bob was fun to be with and always made me laugh.
Susan and family,
So sad for your tragic loss. Will always remember Bob and our days of growing up in Maynard. From playground days and playing sports together throughout our youth. Bob even had his own ball field in his backyard where all the neighborhood kids would play.
He was a good friend with a great sense of humor. Very happy that we connected again, with you both, in our later years in Florida. He will be missed. Hopefully we can have a drink on the other side.
My condolences to Susan and Bob's family. It was so sad to learn of his passing. As he was one of the "original" neighbors on Hagood Loop as I was it was always a pleasure to see and talk with him.
Sending our love from California. Our hearts are with you and the whole family.
Susan , so sorry to hear about Bob, He was a great friend and we could always raise a little hell together. I have many fond memories of our escapades together as we “terrorized” Lou Gaviglia’s staff. Bob was a good person and good friend . My prayers go out
to Bob , you and your family
Susan, Carmen, Stacey, Shannon, Andrea… and your families… my deepest sympathy for the loss of your husband/father, Bob. God bless him for all eternity and please know you are all in my prayers …
Our sincere condolences. Thom and I actually had our first date at your wedding reception back in '86 in Londonderry. And I remember the time, in Londonderry, when your daughter Carmen and our daughter Michelle went to their 8th grade prom with their dates and several other couples. Bob and Thom dressed up in suits and acted like chauffeurs for them. God bless, Bob.
Dear Susan, Andrea, Carmen, Shannon, and Stacy and the rest of Bob's many many family and friends;
We are so sorry for your loss. He was a great uncle and really went out of his way to make me feel at home during visits Back East in the 80s to Maine and New Hampshire. I will always enjoy those fond memories. Sincerely, Mike and family.
Susan , so sorry to hear about Bob, He was a great friend and we could always raise a little hell together. I have many fond memories of our escapades together as we “terrorized” Lou Gaviglia’s staff. Bob was a good person and good friend . My prayers go out
to Bob , you and your family God Bless You
Bob D.
Susan and Family our prayers are with. Bob was a wonderful person and friend and will be greatly miss by all. LOVE. Mel and Esther
Dear Susan, Greg and I are so sorry to hear of Bob’s death. Much to soon for a man so full of life. Our sincere condolences to you and your children.
Susan our prayers are with you and Family. Bob was a wonderful person and a great friend. He will certainly be missed. LOVE
Susan, Judy And I are so very sad to hear of Bob's passing. Since moving back to Michigan I have missed playing golf with Bob and the guys. Bob was a good friend and our prayers go out to you and Bob's family.
Judy and I are very sad to hear of Bob's passing. Since moving back to Michigan, I have missed playing golf with Bob and the guys. Bob was a good friend and our prayers go out to you and Bob's family.
To the Whitney Family,
My deepest condolences on the loss of your husband and dad.
I went to high school and played sports at Maynard High with Bob.
Will never forget his 5 touchdowns in one game that included a 103 yard interception for a touchdown. Have so many great memories with him growing up. May he rest in peace.
Herb Symes
Susan – George & I are extremely saddened to read of Bob’s passing. Whenever we saw Bob, he was always friendly, upbeat, and enjoying life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.