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Whalen, James Douglas

May 17, 2014 65 Condolences

Whalen,

Whalen, James Douglas, 78, of Liverpool, Queens County, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2014, in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool, surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Liverpool, he was a son of the late George “Edward” and Ellen (Lannon) Whalen.  Jimmy was known as a very hard worker. He worked at numerous jobs over the years. He sailed on the Bowater Paper Boats shipping paper to England, a stevedore at the Bowater Mersey Paper Company, a paver at Budget Paving, a watchman at Steel and Engines and he also painted houses in his spare time. He enjoyed playing many sports but he excelled at baseball, bowling and playing pool. Jimmy had a love for the water and could often be seen on the water in his old dory.  He is survived by daughters, Carolyn (Ronald) Kincade, of St. John, Linda (Greg) Whynot, of Liverpool, Mary (Roland) Evans, of Liverpool, Brenda (Steven) Kennedy, of Liverpool, Cathy Whalen, of Liverpool, Heather Whalen (Kevin Henderson), of Liverpool, Barbara (Wayne) Stewart, of Milton; sons, Douglas Whalen, of Liverpool, Mike Whalen (Margaret Whynot), of Milton, Gregory Whalen, of Liverpool, Barry Whalen (Julie Kempton), of Caledonia, Blair Whalen (Amanda Whynot), of Liverpool; 21 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; sisters, Barb (Wayne) Peterson, of Digby, Jeanette Deganis, of Halifax, Betty (Leo) Pennell, of Trepassey, Newfoundland.  He was predeceased by his loving wife, Betty Lou; sisters, Margaret, Dot, Mary; brothers, George “Budd”, Bill and John.  Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A Celebration of James’s Life will be held on Tuesday, May 20th, 2014, at 11:00 a.m., from Trinity Anglican Church. Reverend Judy Cross officiating. Burial will be in Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Bog Road, Liverpool. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the family or to a charity of your choice. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.chandlersfuneral.com

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  1. Faith D'Eon

    May 17, 2014 at 5:53 pm

    To the family my condolences, went to school with Jimmy and found he was a very nice man, he will be missed RIP Jimmy.

  2. cynthia and allan wilson

    May 17, 2014 at 6:14 pm

    To all the family of Jimmy Whalen ….you are all in my thoughts and in my prayers.

  3. Josey Huphman & Lenny Whynot

    May 17, 2014 at 6:31 pm

    So sorry for your loss , He always had a smile on his face ..Our payers & thoughts are with u fellows …R.I.P. Jimmy

  4. Amy Plummer

    May 17, 2014 at 6:33 pm

    Dear Whalen Family…..So sorry to hear about the loss of your father…..May god bless you and help heal you in your time of sorrow……keep your memories close to your heart…Hugs to you all

  5. Janet and George Fletcher

    May 17, 2014 at 7:09 pm

    Whalen family: We were sorry to hear about your father. Our thoughts and our prayers are with your family.

  6. Clyde and David Whynot

    May 17, 2014 at 8:19 pm

    we are very sorry to hear of James,s passing our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

  7. brian and kim mansfield

    May 17, 2014 at 8:43 pm

    we are sorry to hear of your loss. our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  8. Viv and Bruce Croft

    May 17, 2014 at 8:54 pm

    Whalen Family:

    Sorry for your loss……….

  9. lisa mauger

    May 17, 2014 at 9:12 pm

    my heart goes out to all of you. thoughts and prayers to you all!

  10. Suzanne and Dale Verge

    May 17, 2014 at 9:44 pm

    very sorry to hear of your loss …our prayers and thoughts are with all ….

  11. Brenda craig

    May 17, 2014 at 10:28 pm

    To all of the Whalen family.My sincere sympathy
    in the loss of your father..may God bless you all

  12. Val Kempton

    May 17, 2014 at 10:35 pm

    I’m thinking of you all during this very difficult time. My prayers are with you.

  13. Barbara and Ronnie Burns

    May 17, 2014 at 11:02 pm

    Linda,Greg and the Whalen family,
    So sorry to hear about your Dad. May the love and support of
    family and friends help you through the difficult days ahead.
    Our deepest sympathy to all.

  14. April Moreau-Whynot

    May 18, 2014 at 12:09 am

    To the Whalen Family,
    So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  15. Don and Vi Mackenzie

    May 18, 2014 at 12:55 am

    Blair and Barry, we are sorry to hear of the loss of your father.

    Please accept our sincere condolences.

  16. kimberly webber

    May 18, 2014 at 1:36 am

    So sorry to all the family for your loss.

  17. Carolyn Mansfield -- Shupe

    May 18, 2014 at 2:59 am

    To the family… Just want to offer my sincere condolences to you on the loss of your Dad / Grandpa. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by many. May God grant you His peace, comfort, love and strength in the days ahead, and may your wonderful memories be a blessing to you as well. Wish I could be there with you during this time but that is not possible as I live in N.B.
    God Bless you,
    Aunt Carolyn – ( Betty’s sister )

  18. Sylvia and Bruce Fancy

    May 18, 2014 at 5:05 am

    Our deepest condolences to the family. Look back and remember memories of your parents, look forward and see the ones being created from their legacy. Rest in peace Jimmy..

    Aunt Sylvia Mansfield-Fancy

  19. irving whynot

    May 18, 2014 at 8:18 am

    Sorry for your loss.

  20. Geraldine and Harry Cunningham.

    May 18, 2014 at 9:41 am

    Sorry to hear of Jimmy’s passing
    Our thought’s and prayer”s are with all
    the family.

  21. Richard and Peggy Hatt

    May 18, 2014 at 10:07 am

    To the Whalen family .
    Sorry to hear of Jimmy ‘s passing …Please accept my sincere sympathies … Peggy Veinot Hatt

  22. mary roberts

    May 18, 2014 at 11:37 am

    To Mike And Margie and family and all of Whalen’s families
    Sorry to hear of Jimmy ‘s passing …Please accept my sincere sympathies

  23. randy&valerie crouse

    May 18, 2014 at 12:10 pm

    dear whalen family so sorry for the loss of your dad , nice video tribute, a great loving family.

  24. Dorothy Shankel

    May 18, 2014 at 12:35 pm

    To all of the Whalen family : Sending sincere condolences on the passing of your father.

  25. Mariln & Ivan Huskins

    May 18, 2014 at 1:00 pm

    To the Whalen Family

    I’d like to send our condolences to all of you in the passing

    of your dad.May he rest in peace.

  26. pam and gary wamboldt

    May 18, 2014 at 2:04 pm

    Dearest Whalen Families!

    May God comfort you at this very heartfelt time! Thinking of you all and sending prayers! sincere condolences.

  27. marilyn whynot

    May 18, 2014 at 2:43 pm

    So very sorry to hear of your dads passing and all the health issues that have plagued him recently. You are all a wonderful family who draw strength from one another. Take care.

  28. Tina Wamboldt-Whynott

    May 18, 2014 at 6:02 pm

    To Barb…and all the Whalen family… so sorry to hear of your Dads passing .Kevin and I are thinking of you all and please accept our sincere condolences at this difficult time….as I could see in the video you certainly have a wonderful family and many memories to cherish…keep them close at all times

  29. Wayne & Sally Hiller ( Whynot)

    May 18, 2014 at 6:22 pm

    Judy, Dorothy and The Whalen Family
    We would like to express our deepest sympathy in the loss of such a wonderful person. We have such fond memories of him at our Grandmother’s house. May your grief be lessoned by remembering the happiness and laughter he brought to all

    May He Rest in Peace

  30. David & Sharon Cranton

    May 18, 2014 at 6:31 pm

    David & Sharon Cranton of Bridgetown, would like to pass on their condolences to all family members on the pass of Whalen, James Douglas. May God Bless

  31. Bebe,Dale and Tyler Dauphinee

    May 18, 2014 at 8:13 pm

    Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.

  32. Doug and Sylvia Zwicker

    May 18, 2014 at 8:16 pm

    So sorry for the loss of your dad, we are thinking of you all at this time. Anything we can do please let us know…

  33. Joanne Dagley & Kevin Whynot

    May 18, 2014 at 9:17 pm

    So sorry for your loss.Our sincere condolences to the Whalen family at this time.Thoughts and prayers are with you.

  34. Susan MacLeod

    May 18, 2014 at 9:50 pm

    To the Whalen Family and what a large family you are. My sincere condolences for the loss of your father, grandfather, uncle and friend, Jimmy. After reading the obituary, he certainly had a full life and seemed to enjoy it with you all. He will be missed. Sincerely, Susan MacLeod

  35. Darrell, Michele & Justin Richards

    May 18, 2014 at 10:52 pm

    We send our most sincere condolences on the loss of your Dad/Grampy. We have you all in our thoughts. May you find some comfort in the caring of others.

  36. Eleanor, Sherman and Jacob Roberts

    May 19, 2014 at 3:58 am

    Dear Whalen family:
    Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your Dad. I know how you are feeling because I lost my dad the same day. It is most difficult to get through, but when you think of your dad may you only find peace within your hearts with the memories you have made with him. There is a lot of grief, but may some of it be relieved by thinking of him and with the help of friends and family. It is a very difficult time. Thinking of you all.

  37. Brian & Pam Foley

    May 19, 2014 at 6:24 am

    Blair & Amanda, our condolences go out to both of you, your children, and the Whalen family during this difficult time. Treasure your memories and allow your loved ones to help you through your sadness. If you need anything, please don’t hesitate to ask.

  38. Wendy Whalen and children,Cody,Justin,and Zoe Beth

    May 19, 2014 at 10:00 am

    Sending lots of love and hugs to my cousins.on the loss of your beloved Dad. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I love you Uncle Jimmy <3

  39. Doug and Linda Lucier

    May 19, 2014 at 10:17 am

    Dear Whalen Family;
    So sorry to hear about Jim passing. Our thoughts are with you .

  40. Trisha & Ernie Doucette

    May 19, 2014 at 10:41 am

    To Mary & Family
    So sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Please know that you and your Family is in Our prayers.

  41. Charles Ross

    May 19, 2014 at 10:44 am

    Deepest sympathy to you both at this time difficult time

    Rosie and Charles Ross
    Digby,N.S.

  42. Sylvia Hurley

    May 19, 2014 at 11:22 am

    To the Whalen family: My sincere condolences in your time of loss. I will always remember Jimmy as a kind and considerate neighbour. I am sure you will cherish many memories of your Dad.

  43. ron westhaver

    May 19, 2014 at 3:38 pm

    Sorry to hear about Jimmy,s passing,, He was a great friend and i good co-worker hard working guy he was,, always doing something to keep himself busy . sorry he,s gone

  44. Evie and Ed Fisher

    May 19, 2014 at 4:20 pm

    To the Whalen family. So sorry about your loss .Our thoughts and prayers are with you all .

  45. Jordan and Bella Oickle

    May 19, 2014 at 5:25 pm

    Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  46. Philip & Rose Decker

    May 19, 2014 at 7:31 pm

    Dear Barry , Blair, and families,
    So sorry to hear of your dad passing. Our sincere condolences to you and your family at this sad time.

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Philip & Rose Decker

  47. Cathleen and Paul Seamone

    May 19, 2014 at 8:07 pm

    Dear Whalen Family.
    We are saddened to hear of your loss.We cannot share in your celebration of Jimmys life, but we will remember your family in our thoughts and prayers.Take care of yourselves,
    Cathleen and Paul

    P.S. You certainly have alot to celebrate of your Dads life and his accomplishments. Kind Regards

  48. Gertrude Waters

    May 19, 2014 at 8:31 pm

    We are so sorry for your loss.Barry. Condolences to all the family
    Gertrude and Bob

  49. Nancy Lohnes

    May 19, 2014 at 8:42 pm

    So sorry for your loss and please know I am thinking of you.
    Nancy

  50. Helen Lilly

    May 19, 2014 at 9:17 pm

    to The Whalen Family:
    My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.

  51. Kirk and Donna Whynot

    May 19, 2014 at 9:41 pm

    Whalen Family, We are sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Jimmy will be missed by all.

  52. Debbie, John Herman & Aunt Joan Brewster

    May 19, 2014 at 9:48 pm

    Sending Our Love and Sincere Condolences to Families and Friends, of Uncle & Brother-In-Law, Jim.

    May you find Peace and Strength within each other to get through this Time of Sadness and Sorrow. Memories Last Forever, Remember the Good Times. “<3"

  53. Scott, Nikki John and Joel

    May 20, 2014 at 12:18 am

    Our deepest sympathy to you all and we are always here if you need us. xxoo

  54. Duncan & Goretti Mac Isaac

    May 20, 2014 at 8:22 am

    Dear Whalen Family;

    Please accept our sincere condolences at this time. Having taught most of your family in school, we both agree that your dad and mom did a wonderful job instilling kindness and goodness in all of you. Those qualities will never die but rather will be passed on for generations to come in your children. Take strength in knowing that your loved ones are now together and receiving their just rewards.

    Thinking of you at this difficult time;
    Duncan & Goretti Mac Isaac

  55. Sterling Belliveau

    May 20, 2014 at 11:19 am

    To the family of the late James Whalen,

    Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

    Sterling Belliveau, MLA

  56. Kendra hurley

    May 20, 2014 at 11:37 am

    Kendra hurley says:
    To the Whalen family: My sincere condolences in your time of loss. I will always remember Jimmy as a kind and considerate neighbour. I am sure you will cherish many memories of your Dad.

  57. Carolyn

    May 20, 2014 at 11:44 am

    Dear Alex, Ty, and Nicholas,
    I am so sorry to hear about your Grandfather’s passing. Grandparents hold a special place in our hearts, and when we lose them, we lose a special kind of love. Hold tight to your memories and know that he is watching over you. May God be you today and all the days to come. Barry I am thinking of you today.
    Lots of love,
    Carolyn and Richard Shupe

  58. Sherry Corra

    May 20, 2014 at 1:54 pm

    To Jeanette Deganis on the loss of your brother: We offer our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. From Lisa Corra and her Mom, Sherry.

  59. Avis Johnson

    May 20, 2014 at 2:28 pm

    The Whalen Family,

    My sincerest condolences to all of your family in your time of sorrow!

  60. Becky Dan Riordan

    May 20, 2014 at 5:11 pm

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
    Love Becky Dan Kyle Shayne and of course Scottie
    From Spokane wa

  61. Bob and Karen Barnes

    May 20, 2014 at 6:05 pm

    Sending our sincere sympathy to you all while you grieve the loss of your dear father and grandfather. May God comfort and keep you in your sorrow.

  62. Betty@Leo C.Pennell @ Family.

    May 21, 2014 at 8:04 am

    The Whalen Family. So Sorry for the loss off our loving brother ,brother in law and uncle. We offer our sincerest condolences.rr ,

  63. Bruce and Melanie Inglis

    May 21, 2014 at 10:15 am

    To the family, may your many great memories give you comfort at the passing of your father and grandfather. We are thinking of you all.

    Bruce and Melanie Inglis

  64. Heather penney

    May 21, 2014 at 2:09 pm

    RIP uncle Jim love your niece Heather, Perry and Madison Penney

  65. Darren Horton

    May 27, 2014 at 4:46 pm

    To all the family, Over the years we all have fond memories of your dad, when as young kids we all hung out and had lots of laugh at him and with him. I know you all loved him just as much as he loved you. God has taken another great man into his home and be sure he is watching over you all. Hugs to you all.

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