Alice A. Whitman

It is with great sadness that the family of Alice Ann (Foster) Whitman announces her peaceful passing on Thursday, February 9, 2023. She was 84. Alice will be lovingly remembered by her children: Gary, Jeffrey and his wife Marsha, and Steven and his wife Kim. Alice will also be fondly remembered by her grandchildren; Jacquelyn and her husband Chris Joyce, Erin, Ryan, Danielle, Caitlin, Alison, Lauren, and Keighan. She will also be remembered by her great grandchildren, Phoebe and John Joyce, and many nephews and a niece. Alice was predeceased by her husband Donald Whitman who passed away in 2020.

Also is a much beloved friend from all aspects of her life leaving behind many dear friends.  She was a warm, loving, and welcoming friend to all.

Alice graduated from Archbishop Williams High School.  She was a member of Hyde Park Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps where she met her husband Donald Whitman. They married in 1949 and raised three boys.

Alice continued to be a long time dedicated fan and supporter of the Boston Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps. She enjoyed sharing stories of the old days with the younger generations through the years, and visiting the corps office in Hyde Park.

Alice was also an active member of St Anne’s Church in Hyde Park, and served as a coordinator of the annual Holiday Bazaar for many years. Alice also enjoyed a long career in customer service at Star Market, was a bank teller, and homemaker.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather at the funeral home starting at 9:30 am on Wednesday, February 15th and proceed with us to a funeral mass in memory of Alice at 10:30am at St. Ann’s Parish, 90 W Milton St, Boston, followed by burial at Fairview Cemetery.

Visiting hours are Tuesday, February 14th from 4-8pm at Folsom Funeral Home, 87 Milton Street, Dedham, MA. Those who so desire may make a memorial donation in her memory to the Boston Crusaders at https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/n378YA?vid=x42u3 or via mail to 47 Fairmount Ave, Hyde Park, MA 02136.
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