Paul Leroy Whittier
MT. VERNON – Paul Leroy Whittier, 91, passed away peacefully at his home after a long battle with cancer on March 23, 2025, with his wife by his side.
Paul was born in Farmington, on Jan. 4, 1934, the son of Fred Whittier and Gladys Schultz Rackliff. He married Elizabeth (Betty Ladd) on Aug. 23, 1952.
He is survived by his wife Betty of 72 years; his five children, Kenneth from Sidney, Charlene, Darlene and Marlene from Florida, and Gordon from Mt. Vernon. He is also survived by eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Paul’s visitation will be held on Saturday April 5 from 1 to 2 p.m. with a service immediately after at Roberts Funeral Home, 62 Bowdoin St. Winthrop. A reception will follow the funeral service at Mt. Vernon Community Center, 2 N Rd., Mt Vernon. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited.
Arrangements and guidance are in the care of Roberts Funeral Home, for Paul’s full obituary please visit http://www.khrfuneralhomes.com
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