Found in the Worcester Telegram and Gazette January 15, 2001 Shirley Whitney, 79 Monday, January 15, 2001 Shirley Whitney, 79 MARLBORO-- Shirley (Adjutant) Whitney, 79, died Friday, Jan. 12, in Marlboro Hospital after a brief illness. Her husband, George W. Whitney Jr., died in 1969. She leaves a daughter, Carol Gravelle of Littleton; a son, Clayton Whitney of Marlboro; two brothers, Clayton Adjutant of York, Maine, and Linwood Adjutant of Ogunquit, Maine; two sisters, Mavis Wilson of South Portland, Maine, and Patricia Langille of York; three grandchildren; a great-grandchild; many nieces and nephews. She was born in York, daughter of George and Harriet (Norton) Adjutant, and lived 19 years in Waltham and 31 years in Marlboro. Mrs. Whitney was a child care provider 10 years at the Wayside Racquet and Swim Club, retiring in May. She enjoyed camping, and summered in Royalston, where she was a member of the St. Laurent Campers Association. She was a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, in Badger Funeral Home, 347 King St., Littleton. Burial will be in Mount Feake Cemetery, Waltham. Calling hours are from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, in the funeral home. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.