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Robert Whitaker Obituary
Born in Providence, a son of the late William J. and Mabel (Dyson) Whitaker, he was a lifelong resident of Seekonk. He attended East Providence High School where he was the All State pitcher in 1949 and went onto pitch for the St. Louis Cardinals Baseball Organization.
Mr. Whitaker was a splicer for the former New England Telephone Co., Fall River, MA for 34 years before retiring in 1989. He was a member of the Telephone Pioneer's Association.
Mr. Whitaker was a United States Army Veteran serving during the Korean War.
Besides his wife of 51 years, he is survived by three daughters; Mary E. St. Pierre of Seekonk, MA, Patricia A. Rainho of Seekonk, MA and Paula J. Gauthier of Seekonk, MA, three sons; James D. Whitaker of Fall River, MA, Robert D. Whitaker Jr. of Warren and Thomas E. Whitaker of Rehoboth, MA, a sister; Dorothy Hermanson of Taunton, MA, two brothers; James S. Whitaker of Seekonk, MA and William J. Whitaker of Ocala, FL and thirteen grandchildren.
His funeral will be held on Saturday September 27 from the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNER AL HOME, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside at 8:45 am with a Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Taunton Avenue, Seekonk at 10 am. Burial will follow in Rehoboth Village, Rehoboth, MA.
Calling hours are Friday 4-8 pm. Flowers are respectfully omitted. Contributions in Robert's memory to the American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd., Ste. 3004, Warwick, RI, 02886 or VNA Hospice of RI, 475 Kilvert Street, Warwick, RI, 02886 would be deeply appreciated.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Whitaker
David Theoret
October 15, 2008
Pat:
Sorry to hear about your dad; I will certainly never forget him. I will always remeber his love for golf. It has become my passion. May peace be with you and your family. God bless,
Ruth (Johnson) Leech
October 14, 2008
Rob, Paula & Family,
I'm sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy & thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Ed/Kathy/Morgan Murphy
October 2, 2008
Even though we live out of the area and didn't get to see and enjoy yours and Uncle Bob's company, Ed grew up with your family and has many memories of time spent with them. We are sorry that we couldn't be there to celebrate Uncle Bob's life, but know that you all have been in our hearts and prayers. Morgan was praying daily for Uncle Bob and your family and will continue to do so. He added Uncle Bob's name to the daily intentions that he and his class prays every day, so know that there is lots of love and prayers coming from his third grade class in St. Matthias School, Somerset, NJ, all the way to Seekonk, MA.
May God go with you,
The Murphy Family
Ed, Kathy and Morgan
KAREN TOUPIN (SEAL)
October 2, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Al & Pauline Papino
October 1, 2008
Dear Peg and Mary and family,
Our deepest sympathy to the both of you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. With Love,
Lynn Dyson
October 1, 2008
Dear Peggy and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss and equally sorry that we could not be there to celebrate the life of Bobby. It is very traumatic to loose a husband, father and grandfather the caliber of Bobby, but I believe the Lord needed him for a divine purpose. I have many fond memories of Bobby and will always look back on different times that will bring laughter to my heart, however for now there is a tear in my eye. Bobby I only hope there is a "Field of Dreams" above the rainbow and you are on the pitchers mound throwing a No Hitter.
Tom & Lynn Dyson
"Susie" Clark
September 28, 2008
Mary Kay said it perfectly; it was wonderful growing up next to our Uncle Bob, Auntie Peg, and 6 cousins. Besides the shoveling of he pond, I remember Uncle Bob skating around the pond with his feet pointing east and west for what seemed (at 10 years old) hours on end. How did he do that? I always think fondly of my 21 years growing up on Lincoln Street, particularly next to all of the Whitakers on the other side of the pond. The older I get, though, the more I appreciate it. Uncle Bob was and will continue to be a large part of those fond memories. Your obvious strength as a family will help you through this difficult time. I love all you guys.
Dottie Drapeau
September 27, 2008
Peg and family:
Jim and I send our deepest sympathy to you on the death of your Husband, Dad and Grandfather. Jim grew up with Bob here in Seekonk and while in later years their paths did not cross often, Jim always enjoyed bumping into him around Town. The Celebration of His Life this morning was a very nice tribute to Bob. The children and grandchildren did a great job! Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
Sincerely, Dottie Drapeau
jaime macmillan
September 27, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Bill Drapeau
September 26, 2008
To the Whitaker family, just to let you know that an old former Seekonk friend is thinking of you and sending my deepest sympathy on the loss of Bob. I hope it helps you to know that during this time of sorrow there are many people who will be keeping you in their thoughts and prayers.
It was an honor for me to have known and grown up with Bob.
May God Bless all of you.
Brenda Sweet
September 26, 2008
Dear Patti & Ernie,
Our deepest regrets on the lost of your Dad.
Mike & Brenda Sweet
Mark and Jodie Drapeau
September 26, 2008
Paula and family; So sorry to hear about the loss of your father - you have our deepest sympathy. I hope the many memories you have with him will comfort you in the days ahead.
Marylou & William White
September 26, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sharon Schifino-Gray
September 25, 2008
Bobby was a wonderful man with a beautiful heart who brought warmth and laughter wherever he went. I am so blessed that my Dad, Jed, had such a wonderful friend in his life. I know that they are sharing a laugh and looking down at their beloved families with love, respect and admiration just as we are looking up at them with the same. Our hearts go out to all of you. With love, Jim Sharon & Stacie Schifino
Mary Kay Souza
September 25, 2008
I am so lucky to have grown up next to Uncle Bob and Aunt Peg and all my wonderful cousins. I have so many happy memories of Uncle Bob most of which are simply seeing him, always with a smile and hug for me. I think the ones that stick out the most are of him and my father out on the pond shoveling/snowblowing once it was safe so all their kids could
iceskate; and of course our annual 4th of July softball game that Uncle Bob always played in right up through this year.
We have lost a kind and loving man and will I miss him very much.
Love, Mary Kay
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