Lois M. (Fitzpatrick) Whalen, age 92, formerly of Swansea, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Kimwell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Edward J. Whalen Sr.
Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Andrew L. and Irene (Melvin) Fitzpatrick. In addition to being a homemaker, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and dining out with family and friends. Mrs. Whalen was a communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Church.
She is survived by one son, Edward Whalen Jr., and his wife Judy of Swansea; two daughters, Jane Gregory and her husband Jeffrey of Fall River, Mary Kate Plante of Swansea; one brother Andrew Fitzpatrick of Pennfield, NY; five grandchildren, Sarah Bouvier and her husband Doug, Jeffrey Gregory, Jr., Tricia Rodrigues and her husband Alan, Matthew Plante and Edward Plante; two great-grandchildren, Emma and Henry and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Elizabeth Healy.
Her private funeral arrangements are in the care of Waring-Sullivan Home at Birchcrest. Contributions in her honor may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 309 Waverley Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452. For tributes: www.waring-sullivan.com