Dr. Whitney Wood Addington

The care and hope that he provided for my beloved wife Marie Adducci Walsh still moves me as I regulary think of him. The spirit of a man like Dr. Addington is always alive because he gave so many so much hope and love.

As I no longer live near Chicago, I'm only just learning of this very sad news. I now send my heartfelt condolences to all of dear Dr. Addington's beloved family. I first met Dr. Addington while a young nursing student at Wesley Memorial Hospital - now over 50 years ago. His exceptional excellence as a clinician was clearly apparent even with my novice experience at the time. Then, through our student childcare service, I also came to know his beloved wife, Ada, and sweet daughters - often...

I will always remember the care and compassion he provided for my wife's care. He was the ultimate physician and friend. He always greeted us with a warmth and friendliness that lightened our burden. A fine humanitarian who treated every patient as a special guest. I think of him often after all these years.

When I think of my beloved wife, many times the image of Dr. Addington might also appear shining with enthusiasm, encouraging remarks, and wit and charm. He made her road to physical and mental well being possible. A larger than life support person for whom she and I always thanked the universe.

Dr. Addington cared for my wife for three years. She said he was her inspiration to get better. I saw during many office visits, he treated everyone like an honored guest. A true humanitarian and gifted healer.

Dr.Addington, your family is probably one of our oldest customers. We have been your grocer for many years. I will never forget, every time that you came in, in a loud voice, you would say Russell, and I knew that it was Dr. Addington. You always managed to make every person that you came in contact with, feel as if they were someone special to you. That is why, you were so very special. We havent seen you much over the years, but I always try to model myself after your compassionate ways...

Dearest Ada & family....
It is with a sad heart that I send this message.. We will be with you all in spirit on Saturday as you share with many a celebration of Whitney's life. Hold close all the memories and stories that will be shared that day. Always feel his presence within you everyday.
Whitney was a great guy, that person who welcomed all to have coffee and chat over the paper at the round table in the kitchen at Seaswept. I will be forever thankful for the friendship and...

My most heartfelt sympathies to Ada and all the family. I was fortunate enough to have been a part of Whitney's life for about 15 years. I was his hairdresser. I would be so full of joy when I knew he had an appointment. I adored him. He made me laugh and I loved all his stories. What made him happy was his family and he spoke often and highly of all his girls. son-in-laws and grandchildren. He loved spending summers out East because it made Ada so happy. I'm grateful I was able to know him.