J. Jeremy T. Whatmough

On July 21, 2025, J. Jeremy T. Whatmough passed away at home surrounded by his family. The son of Joshua Whatmough and G. Verona Taylor, Jeremy was born on September 24, 1934, in Boston, MA. Predeceased by his parents and his sister -Theodora, Jeremy is survived by his wife of 64 years Myrna, his son Joshua (Lessa), his daughter Jocelyn (Guille), and great-niece Diana. Jeremy lived his life on his own terms and chose when he wished to leave this world. 

From ages 7 through 17, Jeremy attended Upper Canada College in Toronto Canada as a boarder. Rather than stay for grade 13, Jeremy entered Harvard in the Fall of 1952 and he graduated in 1956 with a degree in Economics. During college summers, Jeremy worked on the Ford assembly line; like his degree, this prepared him for his employment in the automotive industry. Jeremy was recruited by Ford right out of college and enjoyed many years with them. After his tenure with Ford, Jeremy was recruited by American Motors and ultimately oversaw the Jeep Division. Even though Jeremy was a devoted automotive person, Conrail, a freight railroad, needed his help and expertise. He answered the call and was one of a handful of people who saved the company which then went on to become publicly traded. While at Conrail, Jeremy was thrilled to return to Harvard to complete the Advance Management Program in 1986 and most enjoyed overseeing the Conrail Police Department. He retired from Conrail in 1994 but that did not last long. Jeremy then set off for Pittsburgh and ultimately retired for good from MK Rail. 

Once Jeremy retired to Longboat Key, he became very involved in the community - The Garden Club, Planning and Zoning Board, Kiwanis, Commissioner and Mayor. Jeremy was also active in The Harvard and Ivy League Clubs as well as All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church. Jeremy and his family moved to the Lakewood Ranch full time in the mid2000s. Here Jeremy enjoyed taking care of his multi-acre property, being with Myrna and enjoying Sunday polo. 

Jeremy will be remembered as a type A personality who never demanded more of anyone else than he did himself. Both professionally and personally he cared deeply about everyone around him. Jeremy was a man who loved his wife Myrna and was the greatest supporter and role model to his children. To say he will be missed is an understatement.