Peter Trevor Whitby

July 25, 1961 — March 5, 2017

Peter Trevor Whitby, 55, of Frederick, passed suddenly on Sunday, March 5, 2017. Born on July 25, 1961 in London, England to the late William Cyril Herbert Whitby and Phylis Whitby (nee Needham). He was the beloved husband of Denise Whitby for 32 years.

Peter attended the University College London before getting his master’s degree from Hood College. He went on to become a school teacher for the Frederick County Public School system. He was a teacher who touched the lives of many students. He retired from teaching after 26 years.

Peter was a musician who enjoyed playing guitar, singing, and song writing. He was also a talented poet and historian.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children Will Whitby and Kathleen Rose Whitby, and his brother John Whitby.

Family and friends can gather at Keeney and Basford Funeral Home on Sunday, March 12, 2017, 106 East Church Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, from 4-6 p.m. with a celebration of life service at 6 p.m. Inurnment will take place at a later date.

The family would like to extend gratitude to Dr. Arif Hussain of the University of Maryland Medical School. He helped give Peter more time with his family. They would also like to thank all the doctors, nurses, and emergency personnel who helped during his last hours.

Memorial donations can be made in his name to the American Cancer Society, 1393 Progress Way, Suite 908, Eldersburg, Maryland 21784.

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