March 5, 2025
Sidney (Sid) Whittemore passed away March 5th, 2025 with family by his side. He was born in Gravelbourg Saskatchewan in 1933 and had a small farm in Surrey BC as a young man.
Sid had jobs in the forest industry before discovering his passion for river towing. He loved his job as a tug boat Captain on the Fraser River, as well as walking his dog, collecting coins and working with rocks and gems. Sid volunteered his time as a fireman, a food bank worker and for the RCMP Speed Watch Program.
Sid is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Faye, three sons, Lyle (Annette), Earl (Debra), and Glenn (Eileen), seven grandchildren, Dana, Kelsey, Lindsay, Lauren, Ryan, Amber and Jayden, as well as two great grandchildren, Madeline and Elliot. He will be dearly missed by all.
Memorial service to be held at the Arbor Centre, Valley View Funeral Home, 14660-72 Ave, Surrey, Friday March 21, 2025 at 1:30 pm.
Service Details
1:30 AM