William-Souther-Obituary

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William Alden Souther

Aug 4, 1952 - May 2, 2025

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RIP Billy. Love you always,and miss you so much. Condolences to your son's, family & friends.

Bill was always friendly and welcomed guests into his home. We have fond memories of cook outs and watching football games. His passion for motor vehicles was obvious but second to his love of his 3 children.

Rest in peace Bill; you will be missed.

To Andrew, Jeremy & Nathan, you know your father loved you. Embrace his memory and enthusiasm for life.

To the three Souther boys, and extended families, I was so very sorry to learn of the loss of your Dad, Bill. One thing I remember about him, he loved his boys fiercely. He was so proud to have you as his sons. Know that he will never leave you. He is now at peace no longer suffering or struggling. Love.

My Uncle, Grand Master and resilient,
A guiding light through it all.
With a strong and loving heart,
He played a father's special part in my heart.
Through stormy seas and skies so gray,
He's chased the shadows far away.
A protector, brave and true,
My Uncle, I'm so forever grateful for you. No matter how far apart you will always be in my heart you were always the best teacher you taught me how to love life and be brave and for this I will never forget you...

I hung around with Bubba in the late 60's and early 70's. He was a good friend and a great guy.

Bill was a force. A master at capturing people's attention always with a smile and a hardy laugh. One of his best attributes was his positive attitude, whether he was talking with a friend or trying to make the best of a tough situation. Bill always found a way to put a smile on someone's face. Bill fiercely loved his boys, their wives, significant other and his beautiful grandchildren. He has left his mark on this planet and will never be forgotten.

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William's Obituary

 William “Billy” Alden Souther (Bubba, Papa), 72, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of May 2nd, 2025. Billy was born August 4th, 1952, in Newburyport, MA to William Souther Sr and Rose Clough.

Having 11 siblings, Billy often acted more as a father than a brother. Many stories of his adventures growing up in the North Shore of Massachusetts are still shared throughout the family today. Billy always had a love for cars and later became known as “Mr. Bill” from Mr. Bill’s Automotive Repair. He owned many classic muscle cars from Novas, El Caminos, and his beloved 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS.

Billy had three sons with Mary Elizabeth D’Eri: Andrew, Jeremy, and Nathan. Together, they moved to Nashua, NH where Billy was a member of the youth soccer programs for his boys which included acquiring equipment, coaching teams, and always cheering the loudest from the sidelines.

Over the years, Billy worked several jobs in auto mechanics and owned his own trucking company; Souther Boys Trucking. He always continued his lifelong passion for motors, sticking mostly to American Muscle cars and even acquiring a Jesse James custom Motorcycle!

Even through difficult times, Billy was devoted to his family. It was common for his siblings, nieces and nephews to live with him when they needed a place to get back on their feet. Billy was a very supportive father, brother, and uncle. He always wanted the best for his family, and radiated positivity and betterment for everyone around him. For this he attracted many and bettered most.

William is survived by his son; Andrew and wife Haley Souther, his son; Jeremy and wife Hayley Souther, and his son Nathan Souther, along with three grandchildren and many extended family members and friends. He is predeceased by both parents and several siblings. We all know that he is now back together with his brother Chuckie, his Rottweiler Sarge, and his 1969 Chevelle with some Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix playing!

A celebration of William’s life will be held on Saturday, May 17th from 2pm to 4pm at 2079 Wakefield Road Sanbornville, New Hampshire at Peaslee Funeral Home. All family and friends are welcome to attend and celebrate his life.

To express condolences, please visit: www.peasleefuneralhome.com 

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