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Gilbert Whittemore Obituary
He was born May 17, 1950, in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of Gilbert and Dorothy (Novakoski) Whittemore.
He graduated in 1968 from Springfield High School; in 1972, summa cum laude, from Harvard University; in 1975, cum laude, from Harvard Law School; in 1976, with a master's degree and in 1986, a Ph.D., also from Harvard.
Mr. Whittemore taught at St. Paul's Choir School, Harvard University, Harvard Law School, MIT and Lesley College. He also worked at the law firm of Stalter & Kennedy, that merged with Rath, Young & Pignatelli and Gilbert, until his retirement in 2016.
He was a member of the ABA, American Precision Museum Board of Trustees, International Tennis Hall of Fame Museum Committee, Association for the Advancement of Science, The History of Science Society and the Society for the History of Technology.
He served as a staff attorney for Vermont League of Cities and Towns and, at the request of President Clinton, on the White House Advisory Committee on the Human Radiation Experiments.
Mr. Whittemore enjoyed gardening and volunteered at Springfield Humane Society.
Survivors include his mother and his wife, both of Perkinsville; six siblings, Jonathan, of Wrentham, Massachusetts, Scott, of Springfield, Jeff and Edward, both of Perkinsville, Camilla, of Rutland, April Case, of Watertown, Massachusetts; nieces, nephews, grandniece and grandnephew.
Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, at Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield.
The memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 1, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Springfield. The Rev. Peter Williams will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery in Springfield.
Memorial contributions may be made to Springfield Humane Society, 401 Skitchewaug Trail, Springfield, VT 05156.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gilbert Whittemore
Mary McCloud
August 24, 2020
I can’t believe it’s been 3 years. I am thinking of the Whittemore family as they lost their beloved mom, Aunt Dot, this year. Now Uncle Gil, Aunt Dot, and Ginty are together. We miss you all so much. With love, Mary Koledo McCloud
Ann Lawless
September 4, 2017
Gil helped move the American Precision Museum forward. Gil did a lot for APM as our Collections Committee chair, Board Secretary, and Board Chair over several years. He did a great deal for the larger museum community in New England. He taught at Harvard's museum studies program and was a frequent presenter at the New England Museum Association conference on the topic of museum legal issues. His help was instrumental in getting Vermont's museum property law passed. I really enjoyed working with him, and my heart goes out to his family.
Ann Lawless, Executive Director, American Precision Museum
Vermont visit 2016
Mary Koledo McCloud
August 30, 2017
Ginty was the oldest of our 19 cousins on the Novakoski side and we will miss him so much. Our hearts and love go out to Aunt Dot, Ansti, Jeff, Scott, Jonathan, Cammy, April, Eddie, and all of his nieces, nephews, friends, relatives, and dogs. Ginty was brilliant and funny and sweet! Wish we could be there with you to celebrate his life. Love, Mary (Koledo) and family
Patrick Whitney
August 30, 2017
Gil was one of the greatest men I have ever known. I will remember him fondly and miss him tremendously.
Dave Lillie
August 30, 2017
Gil was a gentle soul who treated everyone with kindness and respect. Always a warm smile. So sorry he has left us so early.
Suzanne Murray - SHS Class of '68
August 30, 2017
My deepest and most heartfelt sympathy goes out to Gil's family. Gil was always an outstanding person. He welcomed you no matter what the circumstances. A kind and generous man! God Bless
Peggy Knoras
August 29, 2017
Gil has certainly been missed at the Springfield Humane Society where he was one of the best dog walkers.
Barbara Hatings Volta
August 29, 2017
Thank you for your quiet strength, constant graciousness, and your kind heart. I will miss you, friend.
August 29, 2017
Gil made the world a better place.
Harry Moore
Robert Goodrich
August 29, 2017
Gil was everything that is right with the human race. Always had a kind and encouraging word about everything and everyone. He will be missed. Rest In Peace my friend.
Janice Gilbert
August 29, 2017
I would like to send my condolences to the Family of Gilbert Whittemore. He was a classmate and a very nice man.
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