Daniel F. Whitney, Jr.MILLBURY Daniel F. Whitney, Jr., 70, of Millbury and formerly of Grafton and Milford, died Thursday, October 15, 2009 in Millbury Healthcare Center after a long illness. Mr. Whitney was born in Milford, a son of the late Daniel F. and Borghild (Hoel) Whitney, and was a 1962 graduate of Worcester Junior College Worcester Junior College was a private two-year college located in Worcester, Massachusetts. Prior to its closure in 1989, the College offered Associate's degrees in liberal arts and sciences, business and engineering. . Before becoming disabled many years ago, he had worked for several area companies, including Norton Company, Whitin Machine Works, Bay State Abrasives abrasives Sharp, hard materials used to wear away the surface of softer, less resistant materials. Abrasives are indispensable to the manufacture of the highly precise components and ultrasmooth surfaces required in the manufacture of automobiles, airplanes and space , and Hill Food Service. He was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church Episcopal Church, Anglican church of the United States. Its separate existence as an American ecclesiastical body with its own episcopate began in 1789. Doctrine and Organization in Milford and the Grafton Grange, and had been affiliated with Crossroads Club House in Hopedale for many years. He leaves five children, Heidi B. Dion and her husband Richard of Grafton, Beth A. Mattson and her husband Bruce of Uxbridge, Seth D. Whitney of Grafton, Andrew J. Whitney and his wife Kathy of Douglas, and Matthew J. Whitney and his wife Denise of Upton; two brothers, Richard H. Whitney of North Grafton and Bruce A. Whitney of Grafton; eight grandchildren GRANDCHILDREN, domestic relations. The children of one's children. Sometimes these may claim bequests given in a will to children, though in general they can make no such claim. 6 Co. 16. ; and several nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Donna M. Sbrogna. Private funeral services funeral service n → misa de cuerpo presente funeral service n → service m funèbre funeral service funeral n are under the direction of the Williams-Pedersen Funeral Home of Upton and will be held at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Grafton. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation Not to be confused with American Kidney Fund. The National Kidney Foundation, Inc. (NKF) is a major voluntary health organization in the United States. Its mission is to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and well-being of individuals and , 85 Astor Ave., Suite 2, Norwood, MA 02062. (www.uptonfunerals.com) |
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