We are sad to announce that on May 8, 2023, at the age of 92, Selden J. Whitcomb of Cumberland, Rhode Island passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Selden J. Whitcomb to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Frank Whitcomb and Ignacia Whitcomb of Groton, CT; and his wife Lois (Zimmerman) Whitcomb. He is survived by : his siblings, Robert Whitcomb of Old Lyme, CT and Nacia Patterson of Waterford, CT; his children, James Whitcomb (Joanne (Del Deo)) of New Braunfels, TX, Deborah Whitcomb (Michael Dixon) of Guilford, CT, Nacia (Michael Lipton) of Yardley, PA and Donna (Paul Stouber) of Providence, RI; his grandchildren, Jennifer Jendrzey, Jessica Tetzlaff, Juliet Whitcomb-Dixon, Caleb Whitcomb-Dixon, Matthew Lipton, Erica Lipton, Abigail Ostrovsky and Zmira Stouber; and his great grandchildren, Theodore Jendrzey, Ian and Zoe Tetzlaff.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. Whitcomb's memory to Arnold Mills United Methodist Church, 690 Nate Whipple Highway, Cumberland, RI 02864 or The American Heart Association would be appreciated.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
D.W. Bellows Funeral Home

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May 11, 2023

Susan Lillis wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Whitcomb family. Please accept our sincere condolences on Whit’s passing. He has been a fixture at the cottage on Point Road for as long as I can remember. A kind and gracious gentleman. He will be missed. Susan Lillis”

May 10, 2023

J Handschumacher wrote a sympathy message

“Nacia, I'm so sorry find this notice in my inbox today. A sad way for you to begin your summer and your transition to Leete's Island. Please share my deep sympathy with all of your family. I keep all of you in my prayers. Joan H.”