Background
Whipple, Robert Jenks was born on June 16, 1912 in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Robert Lee and Mildred Dean (Jenks) Whipple.
Whipple, Robert Jenks was born on June 16, 1912 in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Robert Lee and Mildred Dean (Jenks) Whipple.
Bachelor, Princeton University, 1934. Bachelor of Laws, Harvard University, 1937. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Central New England College, 1983.
Associate Ropes Gray Boyden & Perkins, Boston, 1937—1941, Gage Hamilton & June, Worcester, 1946—1948. Partner June Fletcher & Whipple, 1948—1972. Director Fletcher Tilton & Whipple, Professional Corporation, 1972—1996.
Retired, 1997
Assistant district attorney Office District Attorney, Worcester County, 1947. Vice president to general counsel Warren Pumps, Inc., Massachusetts, 1953—1972. Director Shawmut Worcester County Bank (National Association), 1974—1988.
Served to major Army of the United States, 1941-1945.
Fellow: American College Probate Counsel. Member: American Bar Association, Worcester County Bar Association, Massachusetts Bar Association, Worcester club (president 1970-1972), Tatnuck Country club 1960-1962.
Married Eleanor G. Thayer, January 12, 1946 (divorced 1958). Children: Jeffrey, Wendy. Married Anne Coghlan Whipple, November 3, 1960.