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Charles Whitmore Obituary
Dudley - Charles W. Whitmore, 63, died Friday, November 11, 2016, in his home surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Jean M. (Barnes) Whitmore of Dudley; two daughters, Jessica M. Cardillo and her husband John of Jefferson, and Julie A. Morin and her husband David of Dudley; a brother, Kenneth Whitmore Jr. of Orange; two sisters, Mary Walker and her husband Douglas of Erving, and Shirley Allen of Orange; his step-sister, Chris Braley of Jefferson; four grandchildren, Nicholas Cardillo and Allison Cardillo, both of Jefferson, and Sean Olson and Lindsay Vo, both of Dudley; several nephews and nieces, and many close friends. He was predeceased by his step-brother, Craig Autio. He was born in Athol, son of the late Kenneth M. Whitmore and Hazel L. (Smith) Gardner, and lived in Oxford for 26 years before moving to Dudley 12 years ago. He graduated from Mahar Regional High School in Orange in 1971 and received his Associate's degree from Quinsigamond Community College.
Mr. Whitmore was a truck driver for 18 years at A. Duie Pyle in Northboro, retiring in 2014. Previously, he drove for Merritt Transportation in Worcester for 20 years. He attended Oak Hill Bible Church in Oxford. Mr. Whitmore enjoyed vacationing with his family, attending his grandchildren's sporting events and activities, camping, canoeing, and was a fan of the Red Sox and Patriots. He walked the Boston Marathon several times in support of the Jimmy Fund, and always supported cancer research to prevent others from suffering the effects of cancer.
The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston for their exceptional care, as well as the nurses at the VNA Care Hospice for their compassion and assistance during his illness.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 18, 2016, at Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford. Burial will be private at a later date. Calling hours are Thursday, November 17, 2016, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/The Jimmy Fund, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284, or to Oak Hill Bible Church, 40 Sacarrappa Rd., Oxford, MA 01540.
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Kevin Smith
November 25, 2016
Jean and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. And sorry that I just heard about Charlie being sick and his passing.
I haven't seen Charlie in a long time. But always thought the world of him and enjoyed seeing him any time we would run into one another..
He will always be remembered as a good person and friend.
My thoughts are with you all..
Kevin Smith
Lois Payne
November 18, 2016
Jeannie and family, no words can express my sorrow. I wish you all my deepest sympathies. I will hold on to the good memories.
Roger Leblanc
November 17, 2016
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
November 15, 2016
So sorry for the loss of such a wonderful man. WE know Charlie as a kind, generous, and loving man. We will miss him, and cherish his memory. Mike and Cindy Morin
Anne MacDonald
November 15, 2016
Jean and family my deepest sympathies for all of you. Charlie was a special person and will be missed, but also remembered for his kind and encouraging words.
JT Cotter
November 15, 2016
Jean and family. My deepest sympathies In the brief time I knew Charlie I knew he was a man of great caliber. Love and light.
Priscilla Davis
November 15, 2016
Jeanne and family sorry for your loss, may he RIP.
November 15, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Brenda Richard
November 15, 2016
Jean and Family,
My deepest sympathy to you all.
"Nothing can take away the Love that a Heart can hold."
Denise LeBlanc
November 14, 2016
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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