Attleboro, Massachusetts
1991 - 2008
ATTLEBORO – Rebeckha Lynn Whitefield, 17, of Pioneer Circle died late Friday evening, May 16, 2008 of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Born February 21, 1991 in Providence, she was a daughter of Michael Whitefield and the late Pamela (LaBossiere) Whitefield who passed away in 1991.
Becky was a lifelong resident of Attleboro and currently a Junior at Attleboro High School. She graduated from Wamsutta Middle School and the Hyman Fine Elementary School in Attleboro.
She has worked at the Briggs Corner Pizzeria in Attleboro for the past year and had also worked at the Hollister store in the Emerald Square Mall in North Attleboro. She was a member of the Field Hockey and Track Teams at Attleboro High and also was a cheerleader and played freshman basketball.
Becky loved horseback riding and competed in equestrian competitions while training at Countryside Farms in North Attleboro. She was a volunteer at the Special Olympics and loved to read. She also loved to travel and had been to Disney World several times and had recently completed a trip to Italy and Greece.
Becky was an aspiring student and had planned on attending college studying either Criminal Law, Zoology or Marine Biology. She was an avid New England Patriots fan and especially enjoyed the times spent hanging out with her beloved friends.
In addition to her father, survivors include her mother, Jen (Wilcox) Whitefield; three sisters, Rebecca, Kayla and Emily Houle; her paternal grandmother, Patricia Whitefield of North Attleboro; and grandparents, John and Kathleen Wilcox of New Jersey.
She was Goddaughter of Karen Whitefield of Johnston, RI; and niece of David and Sheila Whitefield, Mark and Kriste Whitefield, Mark and Dawn Wilcox and Caitlin Wilcox.
A funeral will be held from the SPERRY & McHOUL FUNERAL HOME, 15 Grove Street, North Attleboro on Thursday at 8:30 a.m followed by a Mass in St. Mary’s Church, 835 Central Ave, Seekonk at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Attleboro Falls.
Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday from 3 to 9 p.m. in the Sperry & McHoul Funeral Home.
Donations in Rebeckha’s memory may be made to the Rebeckha Whitefield Scholarship Fund, 55 Pioneer Circle, Attleboro, MA 02703.
To sign an online guestbook for Rebeckha, please visit www.sperry-mchoul.com.
Hi Mike, My deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your beautiful daughter, Rebeckha. Praying for you and your loved ones for peace and comfort. Rosanna (Cerrone) Rutter
Rosanna Rutter (Cerrone)
January 18, 2019 | Los Angeles, CA | Friend
Thinking best wishes for you Mike. I can't imagine how hard this has been for you. Remember, you have lot's of friends who love and care about you.
There is no one who didn't know of your love for Rebeckha. You spoke of her fondly with everyone so often. I almost feel like I knew her personally. I am so sorry for your loss. You are a great dad and I'm sure Rebeckha will always know how much you love her.
March 07, 2010
Mike, I can't help but think of you at this time with the Halloween Season upon us. I know this was a special time for you and Pam and then you and Rebeckha. I hope you and your family are doing well and taking comfort in your memories. Our thoughts and prayers are still with you.
Lori
Lori
October 30, 2008 | Attleboro, MA
Hey Mike,
You dont text me any more and it makes me sad. haha. hope all is well. ill be seeing you when i come home again next month sometime I hope. Let me know if you need anything dude. Love ya.
Craig Stevenson
October 28, 2008 | Attleboro
mike, i met her in 9th grade and she instantly became a good friend. it seemed like whenever we had plans to hang out somethin came up. a couple of good memories are when i taught her how to play the drums at my house sophomore year. it makes me sad that we were becoming close friends toward the end of junior year and then this happened. its just not fair that she had to go so soon. you have become like my 2nd dad mike. i love you man
brett
October 28, 2008 | Attleboro, MA
Every day I think about Rebeckha. Before she was in high school you were so worried about her. The first person you told that to was me, and you told me to keep an eye on her. And I did, and I can remember everyday I saw her in school I said hello to her and she always had the biggest smile on her face. I will never forget the Disney World vacations our familys shared. I can remember everytime we were going on any of the thrill rides she was right there behind us ready to go on. But my best...
TJ McBride
October 07, 2008 | Attleboro, MA
Mike,
It has been 4 months since we lost a beautiful, sweet and loving young woman. We want you to know that it is still fresh in our hearts as we think of her and the loved ones she left behind everyday. Not a day goes by that we dont think of her and you and the pain you are feeling. Please keep the beautiful memories you have of her close to your heart...you were the best Dad and still are as she smiles down on you each and everyday. Our family has many fun memories of her, birthdays...
Christine Chapman
September 22, 2008 | Attleboro, MA
It's been over a month and not a day or even a few hours go by that I don't think of Beckha. She always was the sweetest, most innocent little girl. I will never forget her. In fact, if I have another little girl, I will give her Rebeckha's name as her middle name. I always loved her and so hasn't everyone. I cannot describe how sorry I am.
Kerri Manchester (Thurber)
June 23, 2008 | Fall River, MA
Dearest Whitefield Family...
I can't even begin to imagine the sorrow and grief that your families are going through, because all our hearts are broken. Our only comfort is knowing that she is with Pam and your Dad, smiling and laughing as she is watching over us..and I hope she is truly amazed at all the people who have showed just how much she has touched their lives, and how important she was to each and everyone of us. I will treasure all the adventures she shared with me and my...
Laureen Finn
June 06, 2008 | Attleboro, MA
