Somersworth, New Hampshire
1929-2004
Somersworth, NH – William E. Rexroad, 74, of 14 Myrtle St. died Saturday April 17, 2004 at his home after a period of failing health.
Born in Morgantown, West Virginia on September 28, 1929 the son of Delbert C. and Alma (Gainer) Rexroad. He was a United States Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict. A former resident of Dorchester, MA he came to Somersworth in 1973 and was a member of the Dover Lodge of Elks #184and the Loyal Order of Moose #443 of Dover. He enjoyed boating.
Bill was an Air Conditioner and Refrigeration contractor and owned and operated Air Care of New Hampshire.
He was a communicant of Holy Trinity Church.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years Agnes (Keady) Rexroad, five daughters Jane Rexroad of Somersworth, Mariann Boyd of Barrington, Nancy Maher of Ashland, MA, Cherie Edris and Elaine Rexroad-Ratay both of Somersworth, ten grandchildren Krista, Bridget, Kate, Jillian, Ryan, Sean, Colleen, Nick, Andrew and Courtney, also a great-grandson Damion, a brother Roger Rexroad of Indianapolis, Indiana and nieces and nephews.
A daughter Colleen Ballard who died in 1979 predeceased him.
Relatives and friends are invited to call Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Tasker Funeral Home, 621 Central Ave., Dover.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Trinity Church, High St. Somersworth with Rev. Thomas Coover, pastor as celebrant. Burial will follow in Holy Trinity Cemetery.
It is requested that those who wish are invited to make memorials in his name to Seacoast Hospice Care,
642 Central Ave., Dover, NH 03820 the Wentworth-Douglass Health & Hospital Foundation, C/O Debbie Shelton, 789 Central Ave., Dover, NH 03820 or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Northern New England Chapter, 114 Perimeter Rd., Unit G&H, Nashua, NH 03063
Please go to www.taskerfh.com for more information or to sign the on-line guest book.
Dear Nancy , May peace be inside you.
I am thinking of you as you are in the world without your physical father. This is hard work in soft places. I am remembering you at my Dad's wake telling Melanie "...look his body is there but he is not. We are not our bodies!" I am hoping for you that you will feel a connection to your Dad often and that you will be comforted. Loving you, Te
Terry Maher
April 27, 2004 | Cleveland Hts, OH
Dear Nancy, Mrs. Rexroad and family,
It's always sad when a loved one leaves us. Thoughts are with you. I hope you are well.
~Kathy
Class of 76
S.H.S. :)
Kathy (Sullivan) Catalano
April 26, 2004 | Santa Clara, CA
Dear Agnes,
We are saddened and our hearts go out to you. As you know, we've both experienced the wrenching sorrow that comes with the loss of a spouse. Please know that we are thinking of you. May God grant you comfort and courage in the days ahead. A former patient once told me, "Hang onto the riggin!" I guess there are times when that's all you can do. God bless you.
With love, Bob & Mary
Bob & Mary Hatch
April 22, 2004 | Kennebunk, ME
Dear Jill,
We were so sorry to hear about your grandfather's passing. We hope the warm memories and the support of family and friends help you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Patti and Ed Doherty
Patti Doherty
April 22, 2004 | Maynard, MA
Dear Agnes:
So sorry to here about Bill. He was a great neighbor to my Mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Joanne Berry Hall
Joanne Hall
April 21, 2004 | Somersworth, NH
Dear Jillian and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. The memories and family support will help you get through. Love Aunt Mary and the girls
Mary Kinney
April 20, 2004 | Franklin, MA
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our prayers.
Brian, Ali & Aiden Trundy
April 20, 2004 | N. Andover, MA
Dear Nancy & Mrs. Rexroad,
Our thoughts and prayers are w/ you at this very sad time.
Jim & Laurie Foley
James Foley
April 20, 2004 | Johnson, NY
Dear Agnes, Girls, Jillian and Family, My heart and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Rex was blessed with a loving and attentive family. Bruce told me how glad he was to have the chance to spend time with Rex and the family recently and watching the videos of past years. Our memories and love will keep Rex alive in our hearts always. Again, my deepest sympathy and love. Vicky
Vicky Trundy
April 20, 2004 | South Boston
