J. William Doolittle

I led a group through Tuscany along the Cinque Terre. Annette and William were on that trip. They were a joy. They kept in touch but life, marriage, divorce, career took over. I have some very happy and funny memories of both of them. If family wish to contact me I have some of their wonderful letters and photos. The words are would use to describe my memory of William is kind, warm, observant, inciteful, witty, and reading his achievements, incredibly unassuming and humble. A truly...

I met Bill and Annette on an ATG hike in Tuscany in 2018. They were amazing (and at the time, thank goodness, Democrats). We marvelled at Bill who always led the way. The two were the very sweetest couple and I kept in touch sporadically, asking how they were doing. Sadly, Bill's 2023 Christmas card did not reach me until earlier this month because it went to my university address and no one there had the sense to forward it to me. I emailed Bill immediately but when I did not get a reply, I...

Bill, I want to thank you for being a good father-in-law to me. I thank you for all the rides, advice and conversations we had. It was fun going to the antique car show with you. I will also remember the holidays and seeing the most beautiful christmas tree that you picked out. I will truly miss you! Diane

Dad, thank you for sharing with me the joy of antique cars, classical music and reading. Also for raising me to be good son, husband and hard worker like yourself. I will miss you but I know you are in a better place with mom dancing the night away. Dan