Lester Frank Whitney1

M, b. 21 March 1928, d. 31 July 2008
FatherCapt. Walter E. Whitney1 b. 22 Jun 1901, d. 31 Jan 1977
MotherOrasie LaPointe1 b. 1908, d. 5 Sep 1998
Les Frank Whitney, husband of Phyllis M. Burrill
     Lester Frank Whitney, son of Capt. Walter E. Whitney and Orasie LaPointe, was born on 21 March 1928 at New Bedford, Massachusetts.1
     Lester Frank Whitney and Phyllis Marion Burrill were engaged on 9 May 1950.2

     Lester, at age 22, son of Capt. Walter E. Whitney and Orasie LaPointe, married Phyllis Marion Burrill at age 21, daughter of Clifford Loring Burrill and Marion Elizabeth Davis, on 29 July 1950 at East Lansing, Ingham, Michigan.2,3

     Lester and Phyllis were in this photograph which was taken 1979.4

     Lester and Phyllis were world travellers. This is a picture of them taken by Steve. They were in Barbados, January 1990.5

     Lester died on 31 July 2008 at Boston, Massachusetts, at age 80.1,6

Census

     Lester Frank Whitney, with her parents, appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Fairhaven, Bristol, Massachusetts in the household of his Grandmother, Ophelia.7

     Lester Frank Whitney appeared on the 1940 Federal Census, enumerated 5 April 1940, of Hampden, Penobscot, Maine in the household of his parents, Walter and Orasie.8

Family

Phyllis Marion Burrill b. 12 Nov 1928
Children

Obituary

AMHERST - Lester Frank Whitney, 80, of 48 Jeffrey Lane, Amherst, died unexpectedly in the early morning hours of July 31st, 2008, after a prolonged stay at Brigham Womens Hospital in Boston. Lester was born March 21, 1928 in New Bedford MA to Walter and Orasie LaPointe Whitney, but grew up in Hampden ME on the family farm. Lester graduated from Hampden Academy class of 1945, and went to UMaine-Orono for his Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering. After graduation, he headed west to Michigan State University in East Lansing MI to pursue his Master's Degree, where he was joined a year later by his fiancée, nursing student Phyllis Burrill of Brewer ME. The young couple briefly pursued Lester's professional career in Michigan and Wisconsin before landing in Presque Isle ME and Brattleboro VT. After several moves around New England, it was decided to seek the stability of academic life, and in 1959, the growing Whitney family descended on 48 Jeffrey Lane in Amherst and Lester started as an Assistant Professor at the University of Massachusetts. After a few years, 8 and a half Whitneys packed up once again and in a used Pontiac Station wagon hauling a homemade trailer, went back to East Lansing. In a whirlwind 15 months, Lester completed all the coursework for his PhD. Returning to Amherst, he finished his dissertation amid the cacophony of 7 young children, a demanding schedule at UMass, now as an Associate Professor, interspersed with a stint on the Amherst Planning Board. Whether as a thrifty, self-reliant son of New England or as the inveterate problem-solver he was, there was never a project too big (or too small), difficult or impossible; making over the basement at Jeffrey Lane, adding a sunroom, building an A-frame camp at Lake Wyola or simply the never-ending 'improvements'. Lester's 10 years in industry and his 32 years at UMass were punctuated by his innovation and doggedness (to the occasional dismay of his students and fellow faculty); from the design of farm equipment, more efficient harvesting and manufacturing processes, to irrigation techniques in arid climates, Professor Whitney's innovative work and that of his students contributes in many unsung ways to a better life for millions of people around the globe. With the children grown, graduated and gone, Lester and Phyllis finally had the time and energy to pursue a few interests of their own. The ballroom dancing came first, and then the traveling. Phyllis played their timeshares like a virtuoso, and they traveled for many years, primarily to the UK and Australia, but also Europe, South America and Russia. Lester and Phyllis also became ardent UMass football and basketball fans, through the good and not-so-good years alike. Clad in Maroon and White, they shared many exuberant hours cheering in the stands with their friends. Lester is survived by his wife of 58 years, Phyllis Burrill Whitney, by his seven children; Marcia, Mark, Scott and wife Kathryn, Dean and wife Karla, David, John and wife Patty, Steven and wife Suzanne, and by 4 grandchildren; Todd, Chris, Emily and Julia. He is also survived by brothers Marcelle, Walter and Dan in Bangor/Hampden ME and sister Aline Patterson of Springfield IL. His cheerful can-do attitude and generosity of spirit will be missed by his family, his many friends, but most especially, his best friend Phyllis. Visiting hours will be held at Douglas Funeral Home in Amherst, on Wednesday August 6th from 5-8 PM. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 7th at South Congregational Church at 2 PM, followed by a brief reception. In lieu of flowers, it is the request of the family that a gift be made to:Dana Farber Cancer Institute Sarcoma Clinic 44 Binney St. Suite D 1212 Boston MA 02115-6084 Obituary and register at www.douglassfuneral.com
Lester Frank Whitney AMHERST, Mass. - Lester Frank Whitney, 80, of 48 Jeffrey Lane, died unexpectedly in the early morning hours of July 31, 2008, after a prolonged stay at Brigham Women's Hospital, Boston. Lester was born March 21, 1928, in New Bedford, Mass., to Walter and Orasie LaPointe Whitney, but grew up in Hampden on the family farm. Lester graduated from Hampden Academy, Class of 1945, and went to the University of Maine, Orono, for his bachelor's degree in agricultural engineering. He earned both a master's and a Ph.D. from Michigan State University, and had lived for the last 49 years in Amherst, Mass. Lester is survived by his wife of 58 years, Phyllis Burrill Whitney, originally of Brewer; seven children and four grandchildren. He is also survived by brothers, Marcelle, Walter and Dan, all of Bangor and Hampden; and sister, Aline Henry of Morton, Ill. For a complete obituary and to register, please visit www.douglassfuneral.com. Bangor Daily News1,9
Last Edited24 Aug 2021

Citations

  1. [S84] Unknown author, Douglass Funeral Home, Location: Amherst, Massachusetts, Information is from Les' obituary.
  2. [S32] Compiler: Alice (Cross) Smith, Alice's Scrapbook, This information is from a collection of clippings and pictures gathered by Alice Mabel (Cross) Smith.
  3. [S30] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952
    Name:     Phyllis Marion Burrill Gender: Female Race: White Age: 21 Birth Year: abt 1929 Birth Place: Bangor, Maine License County: Jackson Marriage Date: 29 Jul 1950 Marriage Place: East Lansing, Ingham, Michigan, USA Residence Place: Brewer, Maine
    Father: Clifford L Burrill Mother: Marion Davis Spouse: Lester F Whitney County File Number: 448 State File Number: 38 18685.
  4. [S25] Compiler: June (Burrill) Smith, Collection of Items, This is a photograph from the Cleon and June Smith collection.
  5. [S36] Unknown author, A collection of items, Record Type: Photographs, Subject: Signatures or (Graffiti), This is a picture from the June (Burrill) Smith collection.
  6. [S20] Unknown author, Social Security Death Index, WHITNEY, LESTER F 21 Mar 1928 31 Jul 2008 (V) 80 01002 (Amherst, Hampshire, MA) (none specified) Maine.
  7. [S22] Census of the United States, 1930 Fifteenth United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1930 Federal Census, Location: Washington, D.C., Fairhaven, Massachusetts, Sheet 22 B, Line 82; She is listed with a surname as 'Chester.'
  8. [S14] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1940 Federal Census, Record Type: Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, Hampden, Maine, Sheet 2 A, line 14 thru 20.
  9. [S31] Bangor Daily News, Obituaries: Obituary, Url: www.bangornews.com, Bangor Daily News, 04 Aug 2008.
  10. [S30] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Vermont, Birth Records, 1909-2008
    Name:     Phyllis Whitney [Phyllis Burrill] Gender: Female Birth Place: Maine Spouse: Lester Frank Whitney Child: Scott Burrill Whitney.
  11. [S30] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Vermont, Birth Records, 1909-2008
    Name:     Phyllis Marion Whitney [Phyllis Marion Burrill] Gender: Female Birth Place: Maine Spouse: Lester Frank Whitney Child: Dean Walter Whitney.
  12. [S197] Compiler: Daily Hampshire Gazette, Daily Hampshire Gazette, Information from Obituary Published in Daily Hampshire Gazette on August 8, 2012.

Louise O. Whitney1,2

F, b. 1929, d. 1993
FatherCapt. Walter E. Whitney b. 22 Jun 1901, d. 31 Jan 1977
MotherOrasie LaPointe b. 1908, d. 5 Sep 1998
Louise O. Whitney
     Louise O. Whitney, daughter of Capt. Walter E. Whitney and Orasie LaPointe, was born in 1929 at Massachusetts.1,3

     Louise died in 19933 and was buried at Locust Grove Cemetery, Hampden, Penobscot, Maine.4

Census

     Louise O. Whitney, and her parents, appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Fairhaven, Bristol, Massachusetts in the household of her Grandmother, Ophelia.5

     Louise O. Whitney appeared on the 1940 Federal Census, enumerated 5 April 1940, of Hampden, Penobscot, Maine in the household of her parents, Walter and Orasie.6
Last Edited11 Aug 2018

Citations

  1. [S22] Census of the United States, 1930 Fifteenth United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1930 Federal Census, Location: Washington, D.C., Fairhaven, Massachusetts, Sheet 22 B, Line 86.
  2. [S27] Unknown author, Marker in Cemeteries, Record Type: Headstone at cemetery, Name Of Person: Name on Headstone, Headstone inscribed birth and death year.
  3. [S27] Unknown author, Marker in Cemeteries, Record Type: Headstone at cemetery, Name Of Person: Name on Headstone, Headstone inscribed birth and death year.
  4. [S63] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial # 97469060.
  5. [S22] Census of the United States, 1930 Fifteenth United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1930 Federal Census, Location: Washington, D.C., Fairhaven, Massachusetts, Sheet 22 B, Line 82; She is listed with a surname as 'Chester.'
  6. [S14] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1940 Federal Census, Record Type: Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, Hampden, Maine, Sheet 2 A, line 14 thru 20.

Marcell E. Whitney1,2

M, b. 27 December 1879, d. 15 October 1931
FatherCapt. Elisha D. Whitney2 b. 1 May 1844, d. 17 Sep 1910
MotherLouise H. Emerson2 b. 16 Nov 1845, d. 5 May 1919
Marcelle E. Whitney
     Marcell E. Whitney, son of Capt. Elisha D. Whitney and Louise H. Emerson, was born on 27 December 1879 at Maine.3,4,5

     Due to a need for men to serve during World War I, the United States instituted a draft. The first registration was for men between the ages of 21 and 31. As a result, this first registration included men born between June 5, 1886 and June 5, 1896. As World War I continued to escalate, the United States instituted a second draft registration. The second registration was for men who had turned 21 since June 5, 1917, so it added men born between June 5, 1896 and June 5, 1897. Two months later, a supplemental registration was held on August 24, 1918 for men who had become 21 years of age since June 5, 1918, adding the names of men who were born between June 5, 1897 and August 24, 1897. With no end in sight for World War I, the United States instituted it's third and final registration. It included all men who were between the ages of 18 and 21, and 31 to 45 years of age. This added younger men than the previous registrations, those who were born between September 12, 1897 and September 12, 1900; and added an older group of men, born between September 12, 1873 and September 12, 1888. Marcell filled out a draft card for World War I on 12 September 1918 (at age 38). He was employed as carpenter, working for himself and described as height, medium and medium build with blue eyes and black hair..5

     Marcell E. Whitney in consideration of one dollar and other valuable consideration, bought a certain lot and parcel of land (containing seventy-five acres, more or less) with buildings thereon, situate in said Hampden on the Westerly side of the county road leading from Hampden Highlands to Winterport. to Capt. Walter E. Whitney and Ophelia Fortin on 30 September 1922. The deed was witnessed by an unknown person and proved.6

     Marcell died on 15 October 1931 at age 51.7 and was buried at Locust Grove Cemetery, Hampden, Penobscot, Maine.8

Census

     Marcell appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Hampden, Penobscot, Maine in the household of his parents, Elisha and Louise.9

     Marcell appeared on the 1900 Federal Census in Hampden, Penobscot, Maine in the household of his parents, Elisha and Louise.10

     Marcell appeared on the 1910 Federal Census in Hampden, Penobscot, Maine in the household of his parents, Elisha and Louise. He was working as a house carpenter.11
Last Edited8 Aug 2018

Citations

  1. [S39] Unknown author, Penobscot Land Deeds, A Land deed, volume 948 page 324 and 325 states family.
  2. [S76] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1880 (Tenth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1880 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Hampden, Maine, Page 36, line 21.
  3. [S33] Bureau of the Census Census of the United States United States of America, 1900 Twelfth United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1900 Federal Census, Location: Washington, D.C., Hampden, Maine, Sheet 11 A, line 36. Birth date using this reference.
  4. [S27] Unknown author, Marker in Cemeteries, Record Type: Headstone at cemetery, Name Of Person: Name on Headstone, Date inscribed on Marker; viewed April 2009.
  5. [S105] Selective Service System United States, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Subject: World War I Draft, Information from copy of Draft Record.
  6. [S39] Unknown author, Penobscot Land Deeds, Volume 948, page 324 and 325.
  7. [S27] Unknown author, Marker in Cemeteries, Record Type: Headstone at cemetery, Name Of Person: Name on Headstone, Information from Marker viewed April 2009.
  8. [S63] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial # 43366843.
  9. [S76] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1880 (Tenth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1880 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Hampden, Maine, Page 36, line 14 thru 22.
  10. [S33] Bureau of the Census Census of the United States United States of America, 1900 Twelfth United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1900 Federal Census, Location: Washington, D.C., Hampden, Maine, Sheet 11 A, line 31 thru 37.
  11. [S49] Bureau of the Census Census of the United States United States of America, 1910 Thirteenth United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1910 Federal Census, Location: Washington, D.C., Hampden, Maine, Sheet 5 B, line 98 thru 100 and Sheet 6 A, lines 1 thru 4.

Marcelle J. Whitney1

M, b. 8 July 1937, d. 25 March 2019
FatherCapt. Walter E. Whitney1 b. 22 Jun 1901, d. 31 Jan 1977
MotherOrasie LaPointe1 b. 1908, d. 5 Sep 1998
Marcelle John Whitney, husband, 1st. Paula M. LeBlond; 2nd.
     Marcelle J. Whitney, son of Capt. Walter E. Whitney and Orasie LaPointe, was born on 8 July 1937 at Maine.1,2

     Marcelle, at age 23, son of Capt. Walter E. Whitney and Orasie LaPointe, married Paula Marie Leblond at age 23 on 1 October 1960 at St. Mary's Church, Bangor, Maine,

Bangor Couple Exchanges Vows In Catholic Nuptials

Paula Marie LeBlond, 178 Center Street, Bangor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred LeBlond, Limestone, became the bride of Marcelle John Whitney, 35 Thatcher Street, Bangor, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Whitney, Hampden Highlands, in St Mary's Catholic Church, Bangor, Saturday morning. The Rev. Gerard J. Bouchard performed the double-ring ceremony in front of the altar which was decorated with white gladioli and greenery. Miss M. Isabel Carlin played the wedding march and accompanied by Joseph Rice who sang "Oh Sanctissima” “Oh Sacred Heart” and “Panis Angelicus”. Given in marriage by her father the bride was charming in a street-length brocaded gown of pink satin, princess style, with an insert of pleats and a matching jacket, with a shoulder-length veil caught to a hat crown, matching the dress. She carried a white prayerbook with a white orchid and streamers of baby’s breath. Pearl ear rings a gift of the bridegroom were her only jewelry. Mrs. Shirley Hame,l Winthrop, sister of the bridegroom, was the matron of honor. She was attired in a street-length sheath of light brown lace with matching accessories and carried a cascade bouquet of yellow poms. Walter G. Whitney, Hampden twin brother of the bridegroom, was the best man. Ushers were Shirley Hamel, Winthrop, brother-in-law of the bridegroom, and Daniel G. Spellman, Bangor. The reception was held at the V F W Hall in Brewer, which was decorated with white wedding bells, streamers, and seasonal flowers. Miss Demerise Mosher served the wedding cake. Mrs. Sophie Flanagan assisted in serving. For a motor trip to an unannounced destination the bride selected a walking suit of green and beige wood tweed with rust-brown accessories. She complemented her ensemble with a white orchid corsage. On their return after October 5 the couple will be at home at Hampden Highlands. The bride was graduated from Limestone High School in the class of 1955 and from Husson College in 1956. She is employed by the General Adjustment Bureau Inc in Bangor. The bridegroom was graduated from Hampden Academy in the class of 1955 and from the Maine Vocational Technical Institute in Portland in 1959. He is employed by Webber Oil Company in Bangor.3,4


     Marcelle J. Whitney and Paula Marie Leblond were divorced on 7 May 1976 at Bangor, Penobscot, Maine.5

     Marcelle, son of Capt. Walter E. Whitney and Orasie LaPointe, married Winifred (?) before February 1977.6

     Marcelle died at age 81, on 25 March 2019,2 and was buried at Locust Grove Cemetery, Hampden, Penobscot, Maine.2

Census

     Marcelle J. Whitney appeared on the 1940 Federal Census, enumerated 5 April 1940, of Hampden, Penobscot, Maine in the household of his parents, Walter and Orasie.7

Family 1

Paula Marie Leblond b. 8 Apr 1937, d. 28 Feb 2011

Family 2

Winifred (?)

Obituary

Marcelle John Whitney


NAPLES, FLA. - Marcelle John Whitney of Bangor,ME and Naples, FL passed away on March 25, 2019 at the age of 81. Born in Bangor, ME, the son of Walter and Orasie Whitney, he attended Hampden Academy and Southern Maine Vocational School in Portland, ME. Marcelle ran the Hampden Water District as Superintendent for over 30 yrs. and also took great pride in the successful development and operation of Turtlehead Marina on the Penobscot River that he grew up on in Hampden. Marcelle was also a U.S. Navy veteran and served on the aircraft carrier USS Randolph as an airdale. He is survived by his wife, Winnie, of 42 yrs; daughters, Denise McDonald, Laura Preston,June Levesque, Charlotte Henry Guptill; and a son, Stephen George Henry; a sister, Aline Patterson and a brother, Daniel. He also leaves behind nine grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents; a brother, Lester; a sister, Louise and his beloved twin brother, Walter. As one friend's condolence letter said, "God now has his own fixit man, plumber, electrician, contractor, handy man, ships captain, (a special sense of humor) and most of all, a Best Friend." There will be a committal service this summer at Locust Grove Cemetery in Hampden, the date to be announced. Online condolences may be made a www.fullernaples.com. Published on March 28, 20192
Last Edited10 Dec 2022

Citations

  1. [S14] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1940 Federal Census, Record Type: Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, Hampden, Maine, Sheet 2 A, line 20.
  2. [S31] Bangor Daily News, Obituaries: Obituary, Url: www.bangornews.com, Obituary Published on March 28, 2019.
  3. [S31] Bangor Daily News, Obituaries: Obituary, Url: www.bangornews.com, The Bangor Daily News Bangor, Maine 03 Oct 1960, Mon Page 9.
  4. [S6] Unknown author, Maine State Archives, Maine, Marriage Index, 1892-1996
    Name: Marcelle J Whitney Gender: Male Spouse's name: Paula M Leblond Spouse's Gender: Female Marriage Date: 1 Oct 1960 Marriage Place: Maine, USA Certificate: 6277.
  5. [S39] Unknown author, Penobscot Land Deeds, As recorded at the Registry of Deeds; Book 2642, Page 168, Real Estate: joint owned property described in Volume 2141, Page 256, Penobscot County Registry of Deeds, located in Hampden, Maine. It shall be the property of the Defendant, Marcelle Whitney.
  6. [S39] Unknown author, Penobscot Land Deeds, Deed dated 24 Jul 2002, Book 8286, page 254.
  7. [S14] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1940 Federal Census, Record Type: Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, Hampden, Maine, Sheet 2 A, line 14 thru 20.

Marcia Louise Whitney

F, b. 2 November 1951
FatherLester Frank Whitney b. 21 Mar 1928, d. 31 Jul 2008
MotherPhyllis Marion Burrill b. 12 Nov 1928
Relationships1st cousin of Dianne Elizabeth Smith
1st cousin of Ellen June Smith
     Reference: 2118.
     Marcia Louise Whitney, daughter of Lester Frank Whitney and Phyllis Marion Burrill, was born on 2 November 1951. Unknown GEDCOM info: 02 NOV 1951.
Last Edited14 Aug 2018
 
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