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- https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/173737228/edwin-f-whitman
Edwin F. Whitman passed away after a long battle with cancer at his home in Ft. Myers, Florida surrounded by his family on Wednesday night, August 19, 2009. He was 87 years old.
Edwin was born in Natick, the son of the late Milo and Mary Whitman. He grew up and was educated in Natick. He was a graduate of Boston College. He served in the Army Air Corps during WW II as a member of the 415th Bomb Squadron and 98th Bomb Group. He flew bravely and well in combat missions over Austria, Italy, and Germany. He earned the Air medal along with Battle Stars for the Po and Arno Rivers. He had worked for Stop & Shop and Bradlees as a member of their management team for 45 years.
Edwin had spent the past 25 years living in Ft. Myers. He had previously resided in Burlington. He was a member of the Boston College Club of Florida, the Knights of Columbus and Veterans of Foreign Wars both in Ft. Myers Beach. He was a loving husband, devoted father, and proud grandfather. It gave him great comfort to know that during the end stages of his illness his family was at his side to comfort him.
Edwin was the beloved husband of the late Agnes L. (Marqus) Whitman. He was the loving father of Christopher of Brazil, Camille Whitman-Pattie of Natick, Carol Malatesta of Burlington, Loretta Whitman-Hamilton of Chelmsford, Edwin, Jr. of Boston, John of Ft. Myers, FL, Andrew of Manchester, NH, and the late Mary Ground. Edwin was also survived by 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He is the grandfather of the late Kara Malatesta.
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1922 - 2009 (87 years)