Theresa Vola (Proctor) Whittaker

CLINTON – Theresa Vola (Proctor) Whittaker, 80, passed away at home in Clinton, on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, surrounded by the love of family and friends.

She was born in Waterville on June 9, 1943, the daughter of Ray and Vella (Brown) Proctor. She attended school in Clinton and graduated from Clinton High School on June 8, 1961.

She worked at Ski Land Woolen Mill in Clinton, and then Keyes Fiber Company in Waterville, retiring after 36 years of dedicated service.

Theresa could always be seen outside maintaining her beautifully decorated yard in summer or shoveling snow in winter. Any friends or family going to the post office could be assured of Theresa hollering hello from across the street. She could be zany, wild, and unpredictable, but she also loved deeply and cared passionately for all those in her orbit. She was fiercely devoted to her family, friends, and her fur grandbabies.

Theresa loved a “quarter dollar deal” and never missed a good yard sale, dragging husband Butch around at all hours of the night, taking friends and family along for the ride, or bringing them back treasures from her own yard sale adventures.

She was predeceased by one son, Allen Rex Whittaker; her parents Ray and Vela (Brown) Proctor; two brothers, Perry and Ray Jr.; and nieces Debbie Gerow and Vanessa Wishart.

Theresa is survived by her devoted husband, best friend of 62 years, Myron Butch Whittaker; son, Kevine and wife Kelly, of Clinton, daughter, Kim Holt, of Clinton; her absolute pride and joy, grandson, John T. Holt, Jr. and companion Sam Vanhout, of Fairfield; and too many special friends and family members to list – you know who you are.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 23, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., upstairs at the Elks Lodge in Waterville.

The family would like to thank all the special friends and family members who committed their time to her care, and who helped get us through this difficult time. A big thank you goes out to Maine General Hospice for their excellent care, especially hospice nurses Marsha and Kelly.

Please visit Theresa’s memorial page at https://dsfuneral.com/obituaries/theresa-whittaker where condolences, photos, and special memories may be shared.