Wyvanita ( Durning) Whalen

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Wyvanita ( Durning) Whalen, 73, of Coventry (formerly of Warwick) passed away on Monday, January 26, 2015. She was the beloved wife of Thomas Whalen, Sr., daughter of the late John and Wyvanita Grieves and sister of the late John and Thomas Grieves.

She was a devoted congregate of Faith Baptist Church in Warwick. She was known to all that loved her as a loyal Patriots fan. A person of modest nature, she was most proud of her four kids, Susan Campbell, Dennis, Dean and David Durning, two step-children, Thomas and Michael Whalen; fourteen grandchildren; and new great-granddaughter and would brag about them every chance she got. She was a woman who was willing to help anyone and would befriend nearly every person she met. She was an avid animal lover, evidenced by her affection for her dog, Lovie and her two cats who gave her much joy. She has gone home to be with the Lord.

A celebration of her life will take place on Sunday, February 1st from 1p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church located at 765 Commonwealth Avenue in Warwick, RI 02888