Harold James Whitney

Harold Whitney

Maine - Harold James Whitney age 81, passed away on February 4, 2023.

He was born December 22, 1941. The son of Robert Whitney and Martha (Webster) Whitney.

Harold, who preferred to be called “Jim” was a proud Veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy from June 16, 1960 to December 31, 1981. His service consisted of RTC June 1960 – Aug 1960, SD GRU Sep 1960 – Feb 1961, ASW School Feb 1961 – Aug 1961, USS IREX Dec 1961 – Dec 1963, USS Andrew Jackson May 1965 – May 1970, FLT Sonar School July 1970 – June 1974, USS Kamehameha June 1974 – Aug 1976, USS Skipjack Aug 1976 – Dec 1978, NUSC New London Laboratory Jan 1979 – Dec 1981, retiring as a Sonar Technician Submarines Senior Chief. 

He is survived by his wife Lynne Mae (Teixeira) Whitney who was truly loved and cherished by her husband, brother, Robert Whitney Jr, and sisters, Cynthia Hanson & Connie Tourtillotte. He loved and was loved by all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

A sincere thanks to his daughter Beth Henry and granddaughter Jessica Hansen. 

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