Linda Ann (Whitman) DeWitt

Linda Ann (Whitman) DeWitt obituary, Silver Spring, MD

Linda Ann (Whitman) DeWitt

Linda (Whitman) DeWitt Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Nov. 9 to Nov. 11, 2022.
On November 4, 2022, Linda Ann (Whitman) DeWitt of Silver Spring, MD passed away at the age of 77. Born in Boston to the late Joseph and Alice (Galvin) Whitman, she loved her city and cherished her family. Beloved as Ma, Nanie, Linnie, and Aunt Pooh. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill DeWitt, her brother, Don Whitman, and nephew, Brian Bickmore. She is survived by her sons, David (Julie) DeWitt of Chicago, IL and Rob (Dani) DeWitt of Rockville, MD; her grandchildren, Meredith, Teddy, Liam, Christopher, and Catherine; her sister, Marsha (George) Kintz of Plymouth, and sisters-in-law, Marianne (Doug) Pratt of Billerica and Alice Whitman of Hyde Park; her nephews and nieces. She spent many years as a member of the Boston Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps. She treasured the unbelievable people she met and fun that was had. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made at bostoncrusaders.org/donate. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Anne Catholic Church, 90 W Milton St, Readville, MA, on Saturday, December 3 at 12 noon. A private interment will follow.

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Tom & Maureen McCabe

November 12, 2022

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always and cherish all the wonderful times we shared

Nancy Wedge

November 10, 2022

David and Robbie, I´m so very sorry for the loss of your mom. I will always remember her as Aunt Pooh. Loved seeing her any time I was able to be with the family whether it was up here in MA or in DC. She will definitely be missed. Love you all.

Bill Costa

November 10, 2022

David and Robbie, I´m so very sorry to hear of your mom´s passing. She was always fun to be around and I´ll always treasure the memories from Christmas at the Whitman´s. Prayers to both your families.. May she rest in the sweetest of peace

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