BANGOR – Clifford “Kip” L. Whitney, 77, died Feb. 25, 2008, with his loving wife by his side at a local hospital after a recent illness. He was born April 9, 1930, in New Portland, the son of Lorien and Vera (Safford) Whitney. Kip was a dedicated family man with a strong work ethic. He graduated from Weld High School in 1948 and served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1948 to 1952, during the Korean War and as a drill instructor at Parris Island, S.C. He worked for J.J. Nissen Co., until his retirement in 1990. Kip was a member of the VFW, American Legion and the Marine Corps League. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Margaret “Peggy” (Hanson) Whitney of Bangor; five sons and their wives, Michael and Nancy of Rochester, Kent, United Kingdom, Tim and Robin of Lucerne, Dennis and Aprel of Holden, Doug and Lisa of Bangor, Chris and Joanne of Winterport; one daughter, Kathy Crowley of Bangor; two sisters, Phyllis Jackson of Weld and Joyce Merchant of Chesterville; grandchildren, Christopher Whitney, Michelle Roberts, Eric Whitney, Megan Whitney, Amanda Whitney, Hannah Whitney, Joel Whitney, Michaela Whitney, Brianna Crowley, Devlin Crowley and Nathan Bradford; one great-granddaughter, Mariah Roberts; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Cloyd “Cody” Whitney. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 29, at Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor where funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, March 1, with the Rev. Thomas Lequin, pastor of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, officiating. Interment will be at Mount Pleasant Catholic Cemetery, Bangor. The family invites relatives and friends to share conversation and refreshments immediately after the interment at Brookings-Smith Family Center, 163 Center St., Bangor. Gifts in his memory may be sent to Marine Corps League, Bangor Det. 1151, 107 Rooks Road, Eddington, ME 04428. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.BrookingsSmith.com.
CLIFFORD ‘KIP’ L. WHITNEY
