Lou Whitten Obituary

64, of Littleton, Dec. 3, 2007. Beloved wife of 42 yrs. of Gordon W. Whitten. Mother of Gary A. of Dracut & Alan K. of Assonet. Daughter of Gloria (Moffett) Irwin of San Diego & the late Steven Martonak. Also survived by a brother Steven Martonak II of Arlington, TX; sisters Gloanna El-Nairab of Dallas & LiLia Arlyn Martonak of Los Angeles; a niece Rachel Perez of Las Vegas, & many good friends at St. Matthew's United Methodist Church in Acton. All are invited to visiting hours Fri. Dec. 14th, 7-9pm at St. Matthew's United Methodist Church, 435 Central St., West Acton, with a Memorial Service on Sat. Dec. 15th at 3pm at St. Matthew's. Burial will be private at a later date. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to St. Matthew's United Methodist Church, 435 Central St., Acton, MA 01720. Acton Funeral Home thoughtfulguidance.com

Published by Boston Globe on Dec. 5, 2007.
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Dear Alan and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Alan I am glad to hear that you were all with her when she passed.
With thought and prayer

Mary (Robinson) Aquilino

December 6, 2007

Dear Gordon and Family,
We are sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can do in support during this time, don't hesitate to call on us.
Respectfully in Friendship,
The Hadley Family

Bridget and Richard Hadley

December 5, 2007

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