AUBURN- Farmer Wilfred E. “Buster” Whiting, 80, of 882 Summer Street, Auburn died on Sunday evening December 23, 2012 at the farm with his family by his side. He was born in Auburn, Maine on September 10, 1932 the son of William E. Whiting of Auburn and Magdalena Mack of Germany. He was educated in Auburn and was a graduate of Edward Little High School Class of 1952. He served in the U.S. Army in Germany. He married the former Donna J. Potter in 1981. Wilfred and his brother Elmer had owned and operated “Farmer Whitings”, William E. Whiting & Sons, Inc. Retail and Wholesale Market Gardeners in Auburn, Maine. Now the farm will carry on by Wilfred’s brother Elmer Whiting and Wilfred’s son William “Eric” Whiting. The Whiting family has spread beauty throughout the local area for four generations. He is survived by his wife Donna J. Whiting; his son William “Eric” Whiting and family; and Wilfred’s brother Elmer Whiting and family all of Auburn; 11 nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother Raymond Whiting. The Whiting family wishes to express their gratitude and appreciation for the loving care provided to Buster during his short illness. Special thanks to Dr. Gregory Emmons, Nurse Navigator Jen and loving hospice care provided by Margaret Quin, Heather and their associates. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com . NOTICE Whiting- Died in Auburn Sunday December 23, 2012. Mr. Wilfred E. “Buster” age 80 a resident of Auburn. Memorial services honoring Buster’s life will be held privately. There will not be any visitation. Arrangements by Dillingham & Son Memorial Chapel 62 Spring St. Auburn, Maine 784-6449.
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