Cecil Carl Whalen
March 22, 1944 to January 20, 2022
Obituary
Passed peacefully away at the Miller Centre on Thursday, January 20, 2022, in his 77th year. Cec was a retired Captain with the St. John’s Reginal Fire Department.
He is predeceased by his first wife Lorna (nee Brace); his parents John and Gladys Whalen; brothers Gordon and Chesley; sisters Susie Legrow and Blanche Noseworthy; his very special dog, his fur baby Sebastian; as well as stepdaughter Elizabeth.
Leaving to mourn his wife Ruby; sisters Betty Gosse (Jack Bannister) and Marion Vincent (Eric); step-son Andy (Patsy) and their children Kayla and Andrew; stepchildren Rita, Peter and Timmy; step-sister Lucy Drover (Mike); sisters-in-law Laura and Dorcas Whalen; brother-in-law Joe Legrow; mother-in-law Elesene Brace; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Cremation has taken place and a private interment will be held. Donations in his memory may be made to The Canadian Cancer Society.
Betty and Family. My sincere and heartfelt condolences on Cec’s passing. Take care and God Bless,xo
To Marion and family. We were very saddened to hear of Cec,s passing . Our hearts are with you as you travel this sad journey. We spent a lot of happy times together, and will cherish the beautiful memories. He made me laugh more than anyone else I know. God bless you all.
So sorry to hear of Cec’s passing…my condolences to all his family…..may he R.I.P.
Very sorry to hear of Cec’s passing. We shared many hearty laughs together. A true gentleman.
Deepest condolences to his family.
Our sincere condolences to the Whalen Family ,,,,Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time….
Sorry to hear of Cecil’s passing.Our condolences to his wife Ruby, his sisters Betty[Jack} and Marion{Eric}and all the family .
So sorry to read of Cec’s passing. I spent 6 months with him and Lorna before her passing. He made me laugh with his stories and how much he loved the cabin at Ocean Pond. RIP Cec. You were a good man. Condolences to his family.
So sorry to hear about Uncle Cecil . We had many laughs when he was at our house in Bauline. Thinking of you all today.
Deepest condolences to the families.
Sorry to hear of Capt Whalen’s passing. I worked with Cecil when I first join the SJFD. He was always willing to help and always had a smile
RIP Captain Whalen
To ceces famiy .sorry to read of his passing .very funny person and great story teller .please accept my condolences may he Rest In Peace .
Condolences to the family. Cease was like a breath of fresh air when you were in his presence. Always a jovial smile. You never knew what he was about to say or do.. . All in good content. Fun to be around. RiP Cecil.