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William F. "Buddy" Whalen

William Whalen Obituary

William F. "Buddy" Whalen, 89, of 557 South West Cutoff, died Sunday, September 28, 2008 in the Rose Monahan Hospice Home, after a brief illness. He leaves his wife of 61 years, Rita L. (Donohue) Whalen; a son, Paul M. Whalen and his wife Katherine of West Boylston; a daughter, Mary E. Simmons and her husband David of Leicester; 5 grandchildren; and 2 great granddaughters. His sister, Maybelle E. Hanley, predeceased him. He was born in Worcester son of the late William F. Whalen, Sr. and Eva B. (Casavant) Whalen, and was a life long resident of the city.

Buddy was a truck driver for 50 years and a member of Teamsters Union Local #170, AFL-CIO. He was a member of the FMCA and enjoyed tinkering with small motors.

CALLING HOURS will be from 10 to 11 a.m. on THURSDAY, Oct. 2, in KELLY FUNERAL HOME, 154 Lincoln St., followed by a FUNERAL SERVICE in the funeral home at 11 a.m. After cremation, burial will be at the convenience of the family. The family suggests donations in memory of Buddy be made to the Rose Monahan Hospice Home, 10 Judith Rd., Worcester, MA 01602. Directions and condolence book available at

www.kellyfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Sep. 30, 2008.

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Jean Parker

October 26, 2008

Rita & Family - This is my second signing of the Guest Book to let you know that George passed away in his sleep on Sun. Oct. 19th. Now he has a Guest Book! Praise the Lord as Buddy & George are now talking about engines together. God Bless. Jean Parker (Lot 73 - your neighbor)

Jean Parker

September 30, 2008

Rita:

We send our heartfelt sympathy and prayers to you and your family. George has been in Radius Nursing Home since last Sept. with Alzheimer's - please keep us in your prayers too. Your Neighbor,
Prayerfully Jean & George Parker

Pat Berthiaume

September 30, 2008

With deepest sympathy on your loss.

Patty Carey

Frances Carlson

September 30, 2008

Dear Mary, David & Family
I was so sorry to learn that your Dad had passed away. Ivar always enjoyed talking to him when he was at your home. To your Mom, my thoughts & prayers are with you.
Your Neighbor Chucky

Kurt Lindberg

September 30, 2008

Paul @Kathy
I'm so sorry for your loss.Buddy was a lot of fun and really enjoyed
himself.

Friends in Leicester

September 30, 2008

Mary&family,
We were sad to hear the news about your father,and we've got you and all of your family in our prayers and thoughts.

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