1-(978) 521-4845
kevincomeau1@aol.com
486 Main Street, Haverhill, Massachusetts 01830

Pamela J. (Porter) Whitney August 16, 1955 - July 23, 2019

Haverhill – Pamela J. (Porter) Whitney, 63, wife of Robert E. Whitney, passed away July 23, 2019 at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Boston with her loving family by her side.

Born in Eastport, Maine, she was the daughter of Albert and Barbara (Hayward) Porter. She was a graduate of Haverhill High School, Class of 1973 and attended Northern Essex Community College. Pamela was employed at Lucent Technologies and after retirement at Partyrama in Salem, NH, a job she loved. Customers would rely on her for party planning which she was very good at it. Pamela was an active volunteer for Telephone Pioneers of America, Special Olympics and for Ozzie’s Kids in Haverhill. She loved traveling to Nubble Lighthouse in Cape Neddick, York, ME and visiting family in Lubec, ME. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, she enjoyed the holidays and having “quality family time”.  She was well known as “Auntie Pam” to many.  Pamela will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Pamela is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Robert and her daughter, Melissa Upham and her husband Toby of Haverhill; three sisters, Carol Legault and her husband Donald of Haverhill; Nancy Peters and her husband Clifford of Haverhill; Linda Porter and Wayne Carreiro of Haverhill; two grandchildren, Chloe Upham and Maya Upham; and several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Saturday, July 27 from 2:00PM until 5:00PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. A funeral service will follow in the funeral home at 5:00PM. Donations may be made in her name to Ozzie’s Kids, c/o N.E. Exchange, 44 Merrimack Street, #213, Haverhill, MA 01832. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com

Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Saturday, July 27 from 2:00PM until 5:00PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. A funeral service will follow in the funeral home at 5:00PM. Donations may be made in her name to Ozzie’s Kids, c/o N.E. Exchange, 44 Merrimack Street, #213, Haverhill, MA 01832. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com

Condolences(9)

  1. Judy Joe and Joey Cadorette says
    July 24, 2019 at 5:29 pm

    I am so sorry to hear this..Pam was such a wonderful woman.I am so sorry Bob for your loss and your families loss as well…if we can do anything please call.RIP Pam🙏🙏🙏

  2. Robyn (Kaulback) St.Brice says
    July 24, 2019 at 7:30 pm

    I am so sorry for your loss. Pam was a close family friend with such a bubbly personality. She loved taking care of all the kids! Will miss you Pam and my heart, thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this difficulty time!

  3. Marcie says
    July 24, 2019 at 7:33 pm

    Pam was a kind ,loving ,caring, heart of gold kind of person. She lived live for husband, daughter and granddaughters along with all the children she has watched grow over the years. She was always a happy positive person when. Ever I seen her. God took another good one way to early. My love and prayers go out to your family Pam. Now your a angel 😇 watching over all your loved ones.

  4. Linda Munroe says
    July 24, 2019 at 8:06 pm

    I will miss her very much she was a great lady. Always helping, positive, kind and so much more

  5. Rose Lafountain says
    July 24, 2019 at 11:39 pm

    My heart is broken, will certainly miss you. Thanks for the many years of your friendship. As I drive to Maine this year, without you, I will try to have a good time because I know you would want that. Praying for the Lord’s comfort to all your friends and family. Love you, Sis

  6. Kris Twombly says
    July 25, 2019 at 2:51 am

    My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss. Pam was a very kind person and she loved her family very much.

  7. Linda Holmes says
    July 25, 2019 at 3:02 pm

    So sorry for your loss. She was a friend of our family and a coworker from Lucent. We will miss her upbeat personality, her love of life and family. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.

  8. Anonymous says
    July 25, 2019 at 5:30 pm

    To Bob and family our hearts and prayers are with you all. Pam was one of the good ones we all loved and cherished her. She will be missed by all who knew her.

  9. Linda Munroe says
    July 28, 2019 at 9:04 pm

    I’m so sorry I didn’t make it down. I really wanted to be there to say goodbye to. Pammie and to be there for all of the family. My love hugs and prayers for all of you. If you need someone to listen I’m here for you.

Leave a Condolence

All Rights Reserved.