RICHARD A. WHITWORTH

WHITWORTH, Richard A. "Whit" Of Melrose and Vermont, passed away on December 19th, 2021. He was 71 years of age. Whit was the beloved husband of Kimberly (Surette) Whitworth. Loving father of Dr. Jennifer W. Weidner and her husband Dr. Daniel Weidner of Bedford, NH. Cherished grandfather of Abigail, Colton, and Morgan. Caring brother of Patricia Bemiss of North Reading and the late John "Buzzy" Whitworth. Beloved son-in-law of Janet M. Surette of Melrose. Loving brother-in-law of Jeffrey Surette and Brigitte of SC, Phillip Surette and Rosemarie of CO, and Michelle Frost and George of NH. Former husband of the late Cheryl A. (Whaley) Winchell. Beloved uncle of Catherine Frost. Also survived by many other nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., MELROSE, on Monday, December 27th, 2021 from 4:00-8:00PM. A Funeral Service will be held at Incarnation Church, 425 Upham St., Melrose, on Tuesday, December 28th at 10:00AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Please wear a mask if attending. Due to Covid the Burial will be private. The Whitworth Family is also planning a Celebration of Life at Bellevue Golf Club in the Spring. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Whit's name may be made to the Dana Farber Research Center, 450 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02214 or at www.danafarber.jimmyfund.org. For obituary, directions, or to send a message of condolence, please visit www.gatelyfh.com