Albert H. Whitcomb

MARSHFIELD - Al “Whit” Whitcomb, 93, of Holt Road, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester.

Born on February 15, 1926 in Plainfield, he was the son of Harmon A. and Lizzie E. (Potter) Whitcomb. Raised on a hill farm he was educated in Plainfield schools and by the Great Depression.  At age 17, he left high school in his senior year joining the US Navy.  Al served aboard the U.S.S. Raymon W. Herndon (APD-121) in the Pacific until the cessation of hostilities. He was awarded three Bronze Stars during his WWII service.

These early life experiences shaped the man for the next 70 years.  He was an extremely frugal, independent, strong, tough, hardworking, proud American who enjoyed a dance, a drink, the attention of a pretty woman and telling stories of his time in the Navy.

Survivors include his daughter Elaine (Michael) Begin; his granddaughter Asmaa Michele Begin (Ahmed) Daoudi; his great-grandchildren Rashid, Radia, and Oumniya; his aunt Doris Marsha, his nephew Jeffrey Johnson and family, and Jeanne’s children Donald Allain; Diane Couture; and Dick Allain as well as numerous close friends and neighbors.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wives Joyce Payne, Jeanne Allain, and Antoinette Abbiati, his infant daughter Shelley, his sister Mary Lunt and numerous aunts and uncles.

The service to honor and celebrate his life will be held in the Chapel at the Vermont Veterans Cemetery in Randolph Center followed by interment in the Spring of 2020. Per Al’s wishes there will be no calling hours.