Dr. John William Whitefield

HOPEWELL JUNCTION Dr. John William Whitefield, 68, a longtime resident of Dutchess County, died at his home on Friday, August 20, 2004. The son of James and Amy Whitefield, Dr. Whitefield was a 1965 graduate of Cornell School of Veterinary Medicine. He was an accomplished veterinary surgeon and the founder of Hudson Highlands Veterinary Medical Group, with hospitals in Hopewell Junction and Beacon. He is survived by his wife, Dr. Twila (Moore); brothers, James, Fishkill and Douglas, Greensboro, N.C.; nieces, Heather, Amy, Anne and Jenell; nephews, Brent, Derek and Glenn and grandnephews, Curtis and Myles; his son and daughter at heart, James Babcock and Joanne Horton; many staff members and friends who he considered to be family. His many talents and interests included hiking, aviation, woodworking and nature photography. His accomplishments included piloting his airplane in a trans Atlantic air rally, being a participating member of the Greenland Expedition Society, completing the Appalachian Trail in 2000, several photographic trips to Antarctica and most recently by achieving his lifelong dream by opening a new modern veterinary hospital on Lime Kiln Road in Hopewell Junction. Calling hours will be at the Fishkill Baptist Church on Monday, August 23, 2004 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., and 9-11 a.m. August 24, 2004 with the funeral service immediately following. Interment will take place in Fishkill Rural Cemetery. Donations may be made to Fishkill Baptist Church, 107 Route 82, Fishkill, NY or Community Caregivers, 300 Mill Rose Court, Suite 200, Slingerlands, NY 12159. Arrangements under the direction of Robert H. Auchmoody Funeral Homes, Inc., 900 Route 82, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 (845) 221-9234.