- Date Of Death: July 5, 2012
- State: Maine
1950-2012
Gray, ME-Pensacola, FL- Donald W. Whitney. 62,died July 5, 2012. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give to me at that day; and not to me only, but also to all them that have loved his appearing” Timothy 4:78
Donald attended Gray-New Gloucester High School. He also served in the U.S. Army 173rd Airborne Brigade, the Fifth year March 1969-February 1970. Donald was a Airborne Ranger in the U.S. Army who served our Country well in the Vietnam War and was very proud of that. On Saturday May 13, 1972, Donald married Sandra Cayer and with their union they had 2 children Michael and Tina Whitney, 2 Grandchildren Mikaela and Hunter Whitney. Donald and Sandra were married for 33 lovely years before she went home to be with the Lord on September 13, 2003.
Donald met Valerie Fulks on July 21, 2004 and they got married on October 22, 2004, they loved each other very much. Donald and Valerie enjoyed traveling and riding motorcycles, and walking on the beach.
Donald was club President of the Kiwanis Club of Gray, Maine from 1985-89, He was also a member of the American Legion Post # 86, in Gray, Maine, he transferred his membership to Pensacola, Florida when he moved there in 2001 to the American Legion Post # 240. Donald served on the House Committee in 2009 for 1 term. Donald was also a member of the American Legion Rider Post # 240 and the Amvet Riders.
He leaves behind to cherish his memories, his wife Valerie (Love you Babe.) , His sister; Donna Whitney Madsen who he loved so much, his little brother, Robert Whitney. His Princess Tina Whitney, His Boy, Michael Whitney and his wife Jackie. Two grandchildren; his other Princess Mikaela, and is number 1 baby Boy, Hunter. Sisters-in-laws, Charlene., Ros, Karen, Shirley (Love You Babe), Denise, (Love You Babe). Three Brothers-in-laws; Harlot, Charles, and Daryl who he loved very much,
Donnie was surrounded by his Family when he passed away and we all said our “Good-Bye” and was well aware that we were there, he gave us a thumbs up and we will see him on the other side. Donnie left behind a host of friends who loved him as well at the American Legion Post # 240 and the Amvets.
