Frank James Whiffen
Born In: Sydney
Born: October 9th, 2015
Passed in: Sydney
Passed on: October 5th, 2015
We regret to announce the passing of Frank James Whiffen, of Alexandra Street, Sydney, on Monday, Oct. 5, 2015, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in Sydney on Aug. 11, 1937, he was a son of the late Thomas and Bridget Whiffen.
Frank served overseas with the Merchant Marines. Until retirement, he worked as a labourer in the construction industry.
Frank is survived by his son, Blair, Glace Bay; sisters, Eileen (Billy) MacKinnon, Marg O’Day and Mary Gymard, Sydney; brother, Thomas (Annette), Sydney; granddaughter, Amanda MacLeod; and great-grandson, Charlie Briand.
Frank was predeceased by his daughter, Bernice; son, Bernie, and brothers, Vince, Gerald, Pat and Raymond.
Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Saturday from 1-2 p.m., followed by a service in the chapel at 2 p.m., Rev. Paul Murphy officiating. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery.
Words of comfort can be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or email sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca.