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William John Haefele

Winthrop, Maine

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WINTHROP -- William John Haefele, 84, of Winthrop died Thursday morning, Nov. 15, 2007, at his home, with his family by his side.He was born Jan. 30, 1923, in Philadelphia, the son of William and Rachel Viola (Thomas) Haefele of Paulsboro, N.J.After graduating from Winthrop High School in 1940,...

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wow, what a most special man! one of God's gifts to this crazy human race is the interaction between young and old and he taught me that. although my family only saw bill once yearly, he always left his mark. sitting lakeside and telling us stories...teaching my kids how to eat lobster...holding that yellow tupperware cup in his hand...mesmerizing my husband w/his life experiences....thank you, bill

To the Haefele and the Malmsten families,
I was saddened to hear about your Dad. Although I didn't know him that well, I do remember a fun, smiling, outgoing personality whenever we met back when us kids were in high school. And, after reading about his life, I would say he certainly lived it to the fullest. We should all be so fortunate as to accomplish, and be involved with, as much. He definitely left his mark in his community, as well as with the wonderful family members to whom he...

I am sorry we can't attend the services, but please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care.

To the Haefele family,
My sincere condolences to you all. My fondest memory of your dad will always be from several years ago when I was travelling to Bar Harbor for the day. We stopped to shop at the store in Trenton. I hadn't seen Bill much recently at that time, but kept realizing I recognized "that man" in the store. My family members from another area didn't recognize him, so I knew it had to be a Winthrop connection. Finally, I asked him and he told me his name. I instantly knew...

Sandy and Family, My heart goes out to you in this time of sorrow. Please know your in my thoughts and prayers.
Sharon Wing and Spencer

Our thoughts are with you . take care, Mike and Jane Deane

With our deepest sympathies, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

To the Haefele Family,
We have such fond memories of our many Maine vacations with your Mom and Dad. He has been in our prayers and we are sorry we didn't get to visit with him this past year.
Rita and Herk

Billy,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You are a special friend and I think of you often.