William E. "Bill" Mortimer died December 29, 2016. William was born August 23, 1933, in Boston. He graduated from Northeastern University in Boston with a bachelor's degree in Engineering. Bill had a long and successful career, specializing in design and consulting for dryer systems used in the pulp and paper industry. He started his career with Ross Engineering and worked for several leading engineering firms, including Charles T. Main and Stone & Webster. Bill enjoyed boating, fishing, hunting and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a longtime member of the Easton Rod & Gun Club. Bill and Angie celebrated their 55th anniversary in June, 2016. They wintered in Venice, Fla., and summered in Plymouth. He is survived by five children, William J. of Raynham, Michael J. of Gallatin, TN, Mark L. (deceased) and Jeffrey H. of Amherst, NH, and Jennifer J. Mortimer of Kingston. He leaves nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild, Angela of Nashville, TN, Erika of Taunton, and Emily Mortimer of Raynham; Danielle, Benjamin, and Jonathan Mortimer of Gallatin, TN; Nicholas and Grace Mortimer of Amherst, NH; Michael J. Reiche of Kingston; and great-grandchild, Aubrey Rose Bajercius of Taunton. He also leaves 29 nieces and nephews. Bill is survived by his wife, Angeline "Angie" Mortimer, brother, Leo Mortimer of Baltimore, MD, and sisters Katherine Brophy of Marblehead and Dorothy Driscoll of Venice, FL. He was predeceased by his son, Mark L. Mortimer, parents, William Sr. and Mable Ricker Mortimer, his brother, Robert Mortimer, and sisters, Brenda Cullinane, Gael Kelly, and June McSweeney. A funeral Mass will be held at a later date this summer in North Easton. Donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memorial Dept. 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or the American Heart Foundation. Farley Funeral Home in North Port, Florida, is handling the arrangements. To send a condolence or to share a memory of Bill please visit www.farley funeralhome.com.
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My sincere condolences to your family. May God "who comforts us in all our trials" (2 Cor 1:4) comfort you and your family at such a difficult time. I know God will help you to endure because he cares for you (1Peter 5 :7).
D. Wilmington - California
January 24, 2017
Angie and Family,
I am extremely sorry for your loss.
if there is anything we can do. just let us know.
John Dawes
January 24, 2017
Angie and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Tom Rudolph
January 9, 2017
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