Robert Edward "Whip" Whipple
Robert Edward "Whip" Whipple
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Born in New London, Conn., he was the son of the late Stanley and Mildred Whipple.
Whip, a Ledyard High graduate, worked as a heavy equipment operator and truck driver his entire career, retiring from the IBEW Union and most recently for Ed French & Son Asphalt Paving.
He leaves behind his wife Jody, two sons, Nathan and Gregory Whipple, both of North Stonington, two grandchildren whom he cherished. Also leaving behind brothers, Jim Whipple of Gales Ferry, Dave Whipple (Ruth) of Florida, Lee Whipple (Shawn) of Bozrah; brother-in-law Gary Traphagen of Uncasville, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by siblings, Susan Traphagen and Jay Whipple.
Visiting hours will be held from 4pm – 7pm on Friday, Nov. 28th at Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly. Family and friends are also invited to attend a funeral service on Saturday, Nov. 29th at 11am in the funeral home. Burial will be private. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com
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Mike Curran
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Tuna. That was a nickname that we penned on each other over 30 years ago. Whenever we would run into each other that was the first word out of our mouths. And then we would laugh. We met each other around 1976-77. I would go to Mr. Pizza on Friday nights with some friends and he would always be there. Idle chitchat would be the conversation but little did I know how often our paths would cross. He worked for Arnold Greenman, I would later on. Then it was Bob Maguire, Bill Coon, Tim Suchocki. Around 2004 he joined Local 478, Operating Engineers. I was right behind him. He went to Connecticut Yankee I went to Millstone. A year and a half later he´s at Tim Bother´s Greywolf Construction, again thanks to him I was also there. He left 478 to hook up with Par Construction and the Electrician´s Union. We still kept in touch. An occasional phone conversation or if he was in town we always found time for breakfast or lunch. A friend, Doug Balch who worked for Par called me one time and said, "you wouldn´t believe this truck driver we have, I´ve never seen anyone who could back a trailer with a crane on it and get into places this guy can, incredible". I said Bub´s name and Doug said, "you know this guy". I would call or see him at the local fairs and from time to time. If I had a dilemma I would call and ask , "what would you do ", he always had a solution or great advice. Recently I encountered a situation with the roof on our 5th wheel camper. He steered me straight on that. I wanted to call him two weeks ago to tell him I had the roof replaced and how great it came out and thanks again. You left too soon. I will miss you my friend.
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Edward J. Porter, Jr (Ted Porter
November 21, 2025
Edward J. Porter,Jr. sends his condolences. From Lake Wales, Florida
George Leiper
November 21, 2025
Condolences to the family of Robert Whipple. I met "Whip" back in the late 70's when I worked for John Moran. I enjoyed having coffee and talking about things as they were as well as his sense of humor. RIP and may the road rise up to meet him. He will be greatly missed. G Leiper
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Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home
59 Spruce Street, Westerly, RI 02891
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