Bristol, Connecticut
John Whitcomb, 75, of Bristol, husband of Marian Mernie (Bacon) Whitcomb, died Saturday (February 1, 2003) at home. Mr. Whitcomb was born in Ellsworth, ME on February 11, 1927, and was a son of the late John Whitcomb Sr. and Ruth (Whiting) Whitcomb. He graduated valedictorian of his class at Bar...
Read MoreMr. Whitcomb will be missed by all. He was truly an educator, a faithful friend, and a family man. His sense of humor and dedication to life will be with us forever. God Bless
Paula Trafton Felt
February 05, 2003 | Cavendish, VT
Mr.Whitcomb was the inspiration to me while at CEHS to become a Social Studies teacher ending my career after 40 years at So. Portland High where I also served as Department Head for 8 years.
Arthur Tordoff
February 04, 2003 | South Portland, ME
Mr. Whitcomb's four years in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, coincided with my four years in high school there. He was all one could ask for in a teacher; firm in his expectations, truly democratic in his dealings with us, and his humor told us he loved his work and that we were worthy of his efforts. He was a gift.
John Willis
February 03, 2003 | Oneonta, NY
Mr. Whitcomb was the best History teacher that Bristol Eastern had.
The years between 1963-1966, it was always a pleasure going to his class. He will be missed by all.
May God Bless.
Russell Lasewicz
February 03, 2003 | Mesa, AZ
Mr.Whitcomb was the best teacher that I ever had. The memory of his humor, easy smile, animated stories and love of his profession will be with me forever. I feel blessed to have known him.
Marilyn McCabe
February 03, 2003 | W Hartford, CT
Mr. Whitcomb was the happiest person ever knew. He was a great inspiration as a teacher and a delightful neighbor while I was growing up. I will always remember the mornings during school when those of us who missed the bus, would jog down to his house to jump into his station wagon for a lift to school. May God Bless bless him and keep him in His care forever.
Judy (Mowatt) Johnson
February 03, 2003 | Mountaintop, PA
I am truly sorry for your loss. John was both my coach and teacher. He was a friend to all who knew him. This is a loss for the people of Bristol. Rest assured that he is in a far better place now.
Jim Kane
February 03, 2003 | Port St. Lucie, FL
To the best teacher I ever had and a great friend to the family, you will be missed.
John Kirschner
February 03, 2003 | Bristol, CT
Our heartfelt sympathies in this, your time of grief.
Funk Funeral Home
February 03, 2003 | Bristol, CT
