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AUGUSTA - William Luther Griffith, M.D. (Dr. Bill), 70, of Augusta died Friday Oct. 4, 2019 at his home. He was born Feb. 10, 1949 in Tucson, Ariz. the son of James and Wyllian (Johnsrud) Griffith.
Bill spent his life in many places. He was born into a military family and spent his youth in many states and Norway and England. He continued traveling as an adult with frequent trips overseas to visit his son and later with his sweetheart Susan.
Bill graduated from Del City High School in Oklahoma in 1967. He got his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1972. He achieved the rank of Lieutenant Commander in the Navy and was in active service from 1971 to 1981.
He was passionate about his work as a physician. Throughout his career, he touched many people's lives in many places, especially in California, Rhode Island and here in Maine.
Bill enjoyed fishing, kayaking, visits with his close and extended family, and trips with Susan. He was a music and art lover, and he generously supported many local artists and other causes. He attended many classical music concerts and was an avid walker. One of his favorite activities was long walks in the winter on the beach in Algarve.
Bill is survived by his sweetheart, Susan Shaffer; his son, Eric Griffith and his wife Marzena of Houston, Texas; his sister, Catherine Breeding and her husband Stephen of Louisville, Colo.; and his grandchildren, Ellen and Sabrina Griffith and Lee and Jordan Phillips.
A memorial service will be held at Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, One Church St., Augusta, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.
Memories, condolences, photos, and videos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of our website at www.familyfirstfuneralhomes.com
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The years pass, but my memories do not. Such a kind and positive influence in my life. Always in my heart.
Claudette
Friend
October 2, 2023
Another year without Bill. His absence doesn´t get easier. I think of him so often. I miss his many years of friendship, conversations and counsel. He is irreplaceable. RIP dearest friend.
Claudette Massey
Friend
October 3, 2022
Another year has passed without Bill. He is in my thoughts so often. Miss him in so many ways.
Claudette Massey
Friend
October 2, 2021
Still so hard to believe that Bill is no longer with us. I think of him often. He was brilliant! An amazing doctor, counselor and most of all, a very dear friend. RIP Bill. I really miss you.
Claudette Nassey
Friend
October 2, 2020
Bill was a great man! He will be missed.
Rhonda
January 6, 2020
I enjoyed working with Bill - a fine physician and a humble man. He truly cared about his patients and obviously felt privileged to be their physician. He seemed never to have a negative word about anyone. He will be missed.
Andrew Hertler, MD
November 2, 2019
I am just absolutely shocked to hear about Bill's passing and so sad. I just heard this today. He was an amazing man who helped me through a very difficult time. We became good friends. I would like to connect with his son, if possible. My email is [email protected].
Claudette Massey
November 2, 2019
October 11, 2019
So sad to hear of Bill's passing. He was truly an "old school" physician. Filled with compassion for his patients and an excellent physician he was a model that we should strive to emulate.
John Kanwit
October 10, 2019
I remember working with him at Togus overnight when he was covering the hospital Such a pleasant and patient doctor. I'm sorry to hear of his passing. My condolences to his family
Barbara Huettner
October 10, 2019
Dr Griffith was the most gentle of all physicians , so soothing to those in pain ...such a pleasant and knowledgeable person to be working with ...not a ounce of pretense...just a kind human who cherished his family ..shall always have fond memories of his time working in the TOGUS ER.. RIP
Susanne Hawkins Anderson
October 9, 2019
So very sad to hear of the loss of Dr Griffith...may you find peace knowing he touched so many people with love & kindness.
Linda Roderick
October 8, 2019
Very sad to hear of Bill's passing. Such a gentleman and good Doc . Rest In Peace. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
Bunny Brier R.N.
October 8, 2019
October 8, 2019
Condolences; RIP. Is the same Dr. Griffiths who worked at Togus in his later years? Thanks. I wrote about that Dr. Griffiths in my Togus III history.
donald beattie
October 8, 2019
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