Martha Whitney

Martha Whitney, 84, passed away on November 7, 2025 in Blessing Hospital. She is survived by her sister, Ruth Whitney, her first cousin, John Flynn, her second cousins, Bridget Flynn, Libby Burnsbold, and James Flynn.

Throughout her life in Quincy, Martha was passionate about dogs and training them. She enjoyed showing her dogs in dog competitions. Besides being a big supporter of the Quincy Kennel Club, she worked there as an obedience instructor for many years. One of its dog walk rings is named for Martha. She was a big supporter of Quincy K-9

Connection, which is involved with animal rescues of dogs and cats. In her last days, she was working to help Quincy K-9 Connection buy a new transport van. Martha also worked for Coca-Cola Quincy.

Martha had a strong love of books and possessed a sizeable library that covered many topics, including art and the Catholic religion. Martha was raised Catholic. Later in life, besides going to church regularly, she worked diligently to learn more about her religion.

Martha's strong interest in art led her to enjoy local art classes. When she painted, she loved using water colors. Her art work hangs on the walls of some of her friends and family. Loving trees, clouds, and all of nature, she always found beauty in all colors.

Mary Price and Greg Grawe were two of her longest and closest friends whom she visited often in Mary's dog grooming shop.

Martha loved going out to dinner as well as get togethers and BBQs with her friends. She loved celebrating holidays with her her family.

Martha was always willing to help the ones she loved as well as those she hardly knew.

On Wednesday, November 12, from 9:30 to 10:30, there will be a visitation and at 11 am her funeral. Both are at Duker & Haugh Funeral Home, 823 Broadway. After the funeral, burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.