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Donald Whittaker Obituary

Donald Whittaker, 72, of Leesburg, Fla., died Wednesday, June 22, 2011. Born Feb. 9, 1939, he was the son of Riley Whittaker, of Owego, N.Y., and the late Charlotte Fogle Whittaker. He was the husband of Barbara Whittaker. He retired from IBM, national space program. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are children Janine Shaffer Brill and husband Bo, Wendy Albertini and husband Dave, and Jeff Whittaker and wife Kim, all of Maryland; four grandchildren; and brothers Robert Whittaker and wife Diana, and Dennis Whittaker. Interment will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Evergreen Cemetery in Berkshire, N.Y. Memorial contributions may be sent to Cornerstone Hospice, 2445 Lane Park Road, Tavares, FL 32778. Arrangements are by MacPherson Funeral Home in Newark Valley, N.Y. Online condolences may be offered at www.macphersonfh.com. Sign this guest book online at www.carrollcountytimes.com.

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Published by Carroll County Times on Jun. 24, 2011.

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tom zandi

May 22, 2019

don was a dear friend . i just asked about him i was sorry to hear he passed . i always looked forward to him coming through the door @ hollywood rest for a fish fry . friends for years we were always buying selling and trading stories . don was the absolute best . your friend tom zandi

mary buckingham

June 26, 2011

Barb and Family,
So sorry for your loss. May your
memories help you thru this difficult
time. Joe Okrepkie

June 25, 2011

Our condolences and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time.
Glen and Anne

Ann Norgaard

June 24, 2011

My prayers and sympathy go out to you and your family, Wendy.

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