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.
LESTER FRANK WHITNEY
