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Notable Births & Deaths for Whalom ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Whalom. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

  • Horatio Alger, Jr.     (Author)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Horatio Alger, Jr.<1>
    • He was born in Chelsea (MA) on January 13, 1832 (a Friday) and died in Natick (MA) on July 18, 1899 (a Tuesday).
    • Chelsea is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
    • Natick is located in Middlesex County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Whalom (which is located in Worcester County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 67.
    • He is buried at Glenwood Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast of Whalom. The cemetery is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Glenwood Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Glenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Whalom to Glenwood Cemetery
  • Ezra Ames     (Artist)
  • Mary Carew Armstrong     (Olympic Gold Medalist)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Carew Armstrong<1>
    • She was born in Medford (MA) on September 18, 1913 (a Thursday) and died in Framingham (MA) on July 12, 2002 (a Friday).
    • Medford is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    • Framingham is located in Middlesex County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Whalom (which is located in Worcester County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 88.
  • Jacques Aubuchon     (Actor)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jacques Aubuchon<1>
    • He was born in Fitchburg (MA) on October 30, 1924 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 28, 1991 (a Saturday).
    • Fitchburg is located nearby and to the west of Whalom.
    • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of his death, he was 67.
  • George Baker     (Cartoonist)
  • Harvey Ross Ball     (Illustrator - creator of the Smiley Face logo)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harvey Ross Ball<1>
    • He was born in Worcester (MA) on July 10, 1921 (a Sunday) and died in Worcester (MA) on April 12, 2001 (a Thursday).
    • Worcester is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Whalom. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
    • Worcester is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Whalom. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 79.
  • Jimmy Barrett     (Major League Baseball)
  • John Joseph 'Jack' Barry     (Major League Baseball)
  • Alfred Stanley 'Stan' Benjamin     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alfred Stanley 'Stan' Benjamin<1>
    • He was born in Framingham (MA) on May 20, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Framingham (MA) on December 24, 2009 (a Thursday).
    • Framingham is located in Middlesex County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Whalom (which is located in Worcester County).
    • Framingham is located in Middlesex County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Whalom (which is located in Worcester County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 95.
    • He is buried at Green River Cemetery, located 43 miles [69.2 km] to the west of Whalom. The cemetery is located in Franklin County, Massachusetts.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Green River Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Green River Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Whalom to Green River Cemetery
  • Martin 'Marty' Bergen     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Martin 'Marty' Bergen<1>
    • He was born in North Brookfield (MA) on October 25, 1871 (a Wednesday) and died in North Brookfield (MA) on January 19, 1900 (a Friday).
    • North Brookfield is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Whalom. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
    • North Brookfield is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Whalom. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 28.
  • William Aloysius Bergen     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Aloysius Bergen<1>
    • He was born in North Brookfield (MA) on June 13, 1878 (a Thursday) and died in Worcester (MA) on December 19, 1943 (a Sunday).
    • North Brookfield is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Whalom. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
    • Worcester is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Whalom. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 65.
    • He is buried at St. John's Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Whalom. The cemetery is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John's Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to St. John's Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Whalom to St. John's Cemetery
  • Elizabeth Bishop     (Poet)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Bishop<1>
    • She was born in Worcester (MA) on February 8, 1911 (a Wednesday) and died in Boston (MA) on October 6, 1979 (a Saturday).
    • Worcester is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Whalom. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
    • Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
    • At the time of her death, she was 68.
    • She is buried at Hope Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Whalom. The cemetery is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Hope Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Whalom to Hope Cemetery
  • Frank J. Bonner     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank J. Bonner<1>
    • He was born in Lowell (MA) on August 20, 1869 (a Friday) and died in Kansas City (MO) on December 31, 1905 (a Sunday).
    • Lowell is located in Middlesex County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Whalom (which is located in Worcester County).
    • Kansas City is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
    • At the time of his death, he was 36.
  • Ron Bouchard     (Race car driver)
    • Full name: Ronald R. Bouchard
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ron Bouchard<1>
    • He was born in Fitchburg (MA) on November 23, 1948 (a Tuesday) and died in Fitchburg (MA) on December 10, 2015 (a Thursday).
    • Fitchburg is located nearby and to the west of Whalom.
    • Fitchburg is located nearby and to the west of Whalom.
    • At the time of his death, he was 67.
  • Kitty Bransfield     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kitty Bransfield<1>
    • He was born in Worcester (MA) on January 7, 1875 (a Thursday) and died in Worcester (MA) on May 1, 1947 (a Thursday).
    • Worcester is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Whalom. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
    • Worcester is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Whalom. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 72.
    • He is buried at St. John's Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Whalom. The cemetery is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John's Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to St. John's Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Whalom to St. John's Cemetery
  • Clarence Leon Brown     (Director, producer)
  • Lewis J. Brown     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lewis J. Brown<1>
    • He was born in Leominster (MA) on February 1, 1858 (a Monday) and died in Boston (MA) on January 15, 1889 (a Tuesday).
    • Leominster is located nearby and to the south of Whalom.
    • Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
    • At the time of his death, he was 30.
  • Luther A. Burbank     (Botanist, horticulturist)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Luther A. Burbank<1>
    • He was born in Lancaster (MA) on March 7, 1849 (a Wednesday) and died in Santa Rosa (CA) on April 11, 1926 (a Sunday).
    • Lancaster is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast of Whalom. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
    • Santa Rosa is located in Sonoma County, California.
    • At the time of his death, he was 77.
  • Jesse Cail 'Crab' Burkett     (Major League Baseball)
  • Barbara Carroll     (Musician)
  • Edward 'Ed' Cogswell     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward 'Ed' Cogswell<1>
    • He was born in England on February 25, 1854 (a Saturday) and died in Fitchburg (MA) on July 27, 1888 (a Friday).
    • Fitchburg is located nearby and to the west of Whalom.
    • At the time of his death, he was 34.

Footnotes ...

<1>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.