South Dennis: Frederick C. Whitman, 80, of South Dennis and formerly of Grand Rapids, MI, diedpeacefully at home with his family, after a long brave fight with cancer.

 He was the loving husband of Virginia “Happy” Whitman. They were married on August 9, 1958 and would have been celebrating 60 years of marriage.

Fred also leaves behind his children: Catherine “Kit” Lopes and her husband, Gerald, of Dennis, Frederick Whitman II and his wife, Nancy, of Vero Beach, FL and William Whitman of South Dennis; grandchildren: Darren, Sean, and his wife, Amanda, Troy and Ryan Donahue, Colby and Kyle Whitman and great grandson, Noah Donahue. He is also survived by his brother, Frank Whitman and his wife, Kay, of Grand Rapids, MI and his sister, Peggy Patterson of Rockford, MI.

 Fred was the owner of Chefs Delight Subs and Pizza in South Yarmouth from 1975 to 1986. He retired after 15 years as manager of many Cumberland Farms locations. He was respected and loved by all.

Fred was also a dedicated member of Our Lady of the Cape Church of Brewster and served as a Eucharistic Minister. He was a member of the Men’s Club as well.

The family would like to thank all the doctors and nurses for their loving care and helping Fred through his journey.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated in Our Lady of the Cape Church, 468 Stony Brook Rd., Brewster, MA on Friday, May 18, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Dennis Village Cemetery, Dennis, MA at 2:00 p.m.

Contributions in Fred’s memory may be made to VNA Hospice and Palliative Care, 434 Route 134, Suite D-3, South Dennis, MA 02660, Davenport Mugar Cancer Center, 27 Park St. Hyannis, MA 02601 or to Our Lady of the Cape Church, Maintenance Fund, P. O. Box 1799, Brewster, MA 02601.

 “A little light has gone out of our lives but heaven has gained a star.”

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