William Fairbanks

William F. Fairbanks, 90, a long time resident of Indialantic, died Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at the Oakdale Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in West Boylston, MA after a lengthy illness.

He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 68 years, Ida (Dodier) Fairbanks; his daughter, Carolyn T. Oberg and her husband, George, of Clinton, MA; and his son, William J. Fairbanks and his wife, Priscilla, of Center Harbor, NH. He leaves his five granddaughters, seven great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and many dear friends. He was predeceased by his three brothers, George, Walter and Charles Fairbanks.

William was born in Clinton, MA to the late George and Catherine (Ryan) Fairbanks. He attended local school and was a graduate of the Clinton High School Class of 1940.

Mr. Fairbanks proudly served in the United States Air Force with the Flying Tigers 118th Squadron during WWII and was stationed in China as a cryptographer. He returned and began his career with Raytheon, where he worked as a quality control inspector, ultimately retiring after more than 26 years of service.

Bill was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church in Clinton, MA and was fortunate to have enjoyed many winters with his wife, Ida, in Indialantic since their retirement. He was an avid golfer and held the cherished title of two career holes in one.

Funeral services are to be held on Thursday, June 9, 2011 from the Philbin- Comeau Funeral Home, 176 Water St., Clinton, with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11 AM at St. John the Evangelist Church, 80 Union St., Clinton, MA. Burial is to follow at St. John Cemetery in Lancaster, MA. Calling hours will be held in the funeral home prior to Mass on Thursday from 9 until 10:30 AM.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of William F. Fairbanks to: Evercare Hospice & Palliative Care, 950 Winter St., Suite 4830, Waltham, MA 02451. Online condolences may be placed at www.philbincomeaufh.com.