Francis Whalen Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Francis Whalen (Florence, Massachusetts), born in Northampton, Massachusetts, who passed away on April 2, 2018, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He is survived by: his wife Shirley (Ouimet); his stepson David Laurin (Karen) of Williamsburg; his children, Mark (Susan) of Tennessee and Cheryl Whalen-Fappiano; his wife Sylvia Tanguay of Florence; his sisters, Patricia Greig of Michigan and Mary Ferguson of South Carolina; and also Laurie Tanguay (Bruce) of Winchendon. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.

Donations may be made in Frans name to the Soldiers' Home in Holyoke, 110 Cherry St., Holyoke, MA 01040.