Mark Whitney Obituary
WEST BOYLSTON
Mark P. Whitney, 62, of West Boylston died Thursday, November 12, in UMASS Memorial Hospital.
He leaves his life partner, Amy Perelli with whom he lived; his mother, Clare (Proctor) Whitney of West Boylston; a brother, David Whitney of West Boylston; two sons, Scott Whitney of Auburn and Robert Whitney of Westborough and five grandchildren. He was born in Worcester, son of the late, Francis E. Whitney and lived many years in Holden and West Boylston. He graduated from West Boylston High School.
Mark formerly owned and operated Acorn Tree and Landscaping Company. He also was a former member of the West Boylston and Holden Fire Departments. He was a member of Saint Michael on the Heights Church, Worcester.
The Funeral Service will be private. Burial will private and at the convenience of the family in Mount Vernon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the West Boylston Fire Dept. and Ambulance Fund, 39 Worcester St., West Boylston, 01583. Arrangements in the care of FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 1 West Boylston. To place an on-line condolence, please visit. www.faybrothers.com
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Bruce Buck
November 12, 2009
Sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers go out to your family, he will be missed.
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Peter & Lori Kim
November 12, 2009
Dear Amy, Please accept our condolences on Mark's passing. Our deepest symphathy's go out to you and Mark's family.
angela cimochowski
November 13, 2009
Amy and Family my thoughts and prayers are with you. I was saddened to hear of the passing of Mark. Although I've known you for a couple of years you are always thought of as 2 special people to me. He will be missed. Sending warm thoughts to all of you.
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