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Donald Whitten Obituary
Mr. Whitten was a 1987 graduate of Hall-Dale High School and attended Mid-State College.
He was a self-employed drywall subcontractor for most of his life.
Don was famously known for his big heart, his bear hugs, his million funny jokes, his contagious smile and his forever greeting, "Hey, how's it doing?" He was a much loved person. His children were his total excitement in life. Teaching them about life was what he found to be so endearing. Whether he was boating, camping or fishing, Don was at his best. Family and friends were so important to him. He will be greatly missed.
Don is survived by two daughters, Aleah Whitten and Lauren Whitten, both of Gardiner; two brothers, Michael Whitten and his wife, Bernadette, of Augusta, and Jeremy Cook and his wife, Desiree, of Knox; three sisters, Deborah Stitham of Sidney, Sandra Whitten of Gardiner and Kathy Violette and her husband, Steve, of Fayette; his mémère, Grace (Cyr) Rodrigue, of Augusta; six nieces and nephews, Tim, Christina, Robert, Jami, Ashley and Kelsey; his friend and former wife, Rebecca J. Whitten, of Gardiner; his former brother-in-law, Paul M. Heron, of Chelsea; as well as several aunts and uncles and cousins.
Following cremation, a graveside service will be held on Monday, June 6, at 2 p.m. in Hallowell Cemetery, Water Street, Hallowell. Following the service, a gathering of family and friends will take place at the Gardiner Sportsman's Club, 154 Cobbossee Ave., Gardiner.
The family is requesting that donations towards funeral expenses be sent to Donald Whitten Memorial Fund, c/o Becky Whitten, P.O. Box 242, Gardiner, ME 04345.
Arrangements are under the direction of Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta.
Condolences to the family may be sent via the funeral home website at www.plummerfh.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Donald Whitten
Jeannine Spears
June 7, 2011
To all the Whitten Family:
I am so sorry that Don has passed away so early in life and you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. He was a good person with a heart of gold and he was loved by many people. You can take comfort in knowing that he is in a better place now with his mom and dad and I'm sure that he'll be watching over each and every one of you, especially his daughters that he loved so much.
I will always remember his smile and that "Whitten laugh" and I will always treasure the big *hugs* he gave me every time we happened to cross paths. Rest in peace Don, I love you.
Always, Jeannine
Melissa Mitchell-Mason
June 6, 2011
I was deepley saddened to learn of Don's death while I was volunteering in India. On the flight home I remembered Don having a huge heart and a jovial attitude with everyone he met. On occasion he would call my mother to chat or email me and reminisce about the high school days when he actually had hair. :) He always talked about his family that he loved very much and that I need to start my own family because I was getting old. Don you will be greatly missed by many people. May you rest in 'Peace.'
Sharian Rodrigue
June 6, 2011
Don, you were taken way too soon. It was nice to see you at the movies with Becky & the girls...you will be greatly missed.....Sharian
Kathy Whitten-Violette
June 4, 2011
Aleah, Lauren & Becky, Words can not express how I feel today. Please have peace in knowing that Don loved each one of you with immeasurable distance & Held each of you ever so close to his heart. You were his true family. Becky, you are a very special person. I love all of you & I am thinking of you.
Lisa Smith
June 4, 2011
Kathy,Steve,Sandra,& Family, Our hearts go out to all of you during this difficult time. We have been thinking of all of you and if there is anything we can do to make this a little easier we are here for you... Love, Lisa,Sam, & Nathan
Blaine Mitchell
June 3, 2011
We are so very sorry to hear of the loss Don. He lived with us for a period of time here in Troy,ME helping out on our family farm. He loved to be around all of us. He would always call now and then and say " Hello Ma it's Don". He will forever be in our hearts. Ann Mitchell and Blaine Mitchell
Peggy Lane
June 3, 2011
Don was a wonderful man. So insightful and wise. I am glad I got to know him over the past months. He has been an inspiration to me, and a wonderful example. I know how much he loved his family and I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless you all. Peggy Lane
Anne Letendre-Hursch
June 3, 2011
So Very Sorry to hear about Donald,
My Thoughts and Prayers are with you all.
June 2, 2011
A great childhood friend and classmate. I remember all the fun times we had up in the woods catching salamanders in the stream and building forts with tree branches. Those were the carefree days of our youth and I am glad I got to spend a lot of those days with you.
Rest in Peace, old friend.
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Michelle
Linwood Diket
June 2, 2011
Michael and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. May God be with you at this time of sorrow.
Lin
Christopher Blair
June 2, 2011
Sandra, Robert and Ashley,
I am so sorry to hear your lost brother/uncle. I met him few times. He is very nice person. Take easy
Big hugs and Love,
Craig Donovan
June 2, 2011
Kathy, Sandra and family,
So sorry for your loss. May your memories sustain you at this difficult time.
Brenda Roussel
June 2, 2011
May God bless each one of you during this time of pain. I had work with Connie, Sandra,Paul,and thier Memere. I knew Don when I would visit his Connie. Yes he was a very good friend to all. He was always there when you needed him. He had a heart of gold. Dry your tears for he with God. He would not want you to cry. He would want you to rejoice. Always remember the good time.
Warm Hugs
Austin Taylor
June 1, 2011
I met you at age 11 and we were best friends. I will always remember the countless adventures; playing on the river ice, building tree cabins, motorcycles, sleepovers, sledding, skiing, swimming at the quarry, guitar, delivering papers, camping, boating… We did everything together for many years. A part of you is forever with me. Rest in peace my friend.
Christina Peaslee
June 1, 2011
You'll always be remembered for the love you had for everyone, especially for the family and especially for your children. The way you had a zest for life and always making everyone around you laugh and feel good about being themselves. My fondest memories of you was when you'd play the guitar usually while wrapped up with a blanket sitting on the milk crate with the red cushion wrapped in a blanket taking in all the heat from the heater in the living room, your famous spegetti dinners while memere made her famous cole slaw we'd all have candle lit dinners our whole Whitten family at times at Memeres, and you Uncle Don always brought so much enjoyment to the family. You never letting anyone double dip into the pickle jar(germs). :)Your forever famous made up nick names like Crisky, You taught me to play the guitar and piano. "Let it be" The Beatles and "wild Thing"
Its hard, just know that you were a good person Uncle Don I'm grateful for the very much missed hug and the chance to see you one last time and say I Love you.
I love you, always have and Always will, You'll never be forgotten and will live in my heart forever.
Ben Fielder
June 1, 2011
Don was an affable good friend to me since I met him years ago. A very good sense of humor and a real help when it came to household issues. We should all get along with our ex's like Don with Becky. Gone way too soon!!
Bonnie Kennerson
June 1, 2011
words can not express how much you will be missed by all and like so many have already said you knew how to make people smile, always friendly and always willing to lend a helping hand. May god and your parents be with you now. Love you, Bonnie
June 1, 2011
Becky - I am so sorry for your loss.
Kim Bartlett
Jane Adams
June 1, 2011
Very sad to hear of Don's passing. Don was always very nice to myself and my children. Hard to believe this has happened. So very sorry for the people he leaves behind, especially his daughters. My thoughts are with you as you work through this difficult process.
Red & Katie
June 1, 2011
Aleah and Lauren,
I am so sorry for the loss of your daddy, it is so hard to loose your parent especially when you are a child. I am sending you a hug your way and to let you know Katie and I are thinking of you today. if we can help in any way please dont hesitate...
Tim Stitham
June 1, 2011
I just want to say what a great uncle you were. Whenever I came to visit, you always were there and always had a way of making me smile. You were the uncle that always wanted to have fun and always liked seeing people having fun. I will miss that most of all. You definetly were taken from us way to soon and I understand that we don't have all the answers. I just hope and pray that for those of us left here that we someday will understand. God be with you Uncle Don...Love Tim
chris albee
June 1, 2011
Do,what a great fella you were.
we hadn't seen each other in years,then connect on facebook and several times in person and it was as if we had not missed a day.Thank you brother!I'm gonna miss your HUGS
albee
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