Ernest Dale Whitney Sr., 65, of Lebanon, CT, passed away at home after a short illness on April 24, 2005 surrounded by his loving family. Ernest was born November 3, 1939, the son of the late Ernest and Ruth Whitney. He worked as a truck driver for most of his life and retired in 2002. He is survived by his loving wife, Bernice Mary (Clark) Whitney, his children and their families; His son Ernest Jr. and Valerie, his son James and wife Vicki, his son John and wife Stacey and his daughter Autumn and husband Todd. He was a wonderful grandfather to 14 grandchildren: Candace, Angela, Jolene, Nicole, Patrick, Robert, William, Jamison, Steven, John, Evangeline, Zachary, Nicole and Daniel. He also had 7 great grandchildren: Brittney, Allison, Dominic, Kelsey, Nina, Madison and Robert Jr. as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Ernest is predeceased by a brother Richard and a grandson Robert. His family will receive friends Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at the Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson St., Rte. 195, Willimantic, CT. Graveside services will be on Wednesday at 10 am in the New Lebanon Cemetery, Waterman Rd., Lebanon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made may be made to DeQuattro Community Cancer Center, 73A Haynes St., Manchester, CT 06040 or to Hospice of Southeastern CT, 179 Gallivan Lane, Uncasville, CT 06382. Please visit
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