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William Link Obituary
formerly of Binghamton
William Martin Link died Wednesday, February 24, 2010 in Loveland, CO after an extended pulmonary illness. Born January 1, 1938 in Binghamton, NY, Mr. Link was the eldest son of renowned Binghamton inventor/ industrialist Edwin A. Link and Marion C. Link and the surviving brother of the late E. Clayton Link. He graduated from Binghamton North High School in 1956 and attended Cornell University. He served in the United States Army for three years, graduated from the University of Arizona in 1964, and attained his Certified Public Accountant license in 1967. He pursued accounting careers in Boulder, CO, Binghamton, NYand Stuart, FL. Mr. Link served on the technical advisory board of the Link Foundation. He was an avid blue-water sailor and spent considerable time in the Caribbean on his catamaran. He held a private pilot's license, enjoyed SCCA sports car racing and rallying, downhill skiing and wilderness hiking. Mr. Link is survived by his three children, Mary C. (Link) MacLean of Reston, VA; Thomas E. Link of Reston, VA, JulieAnn (Link) Mandeville of Heathrow, FL; and three grandchildren, Clayton P. MacLean, Mia C. Link and Madison G. Mandeville. He is also survived by his aunt, Marilyn C. Link, of Vero Beach, FL. Mr. Link is an organ and tissue donor.
Private Memorial services will be held at a later date. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be sent to the American Red Cross for victims of the Haitian earthquake.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Link
March 5, 2010
My thiughts and prayers are with the Link Family. We spent great times together on Avon Road and the banks of the river.
Bill Marean
Bob & Conie Katusak
March 4, 2010
I remember the fun we had in high school and the years we spent in Tucson. More recently, Bill would stop by our ranch on his trips across country. Can't believe we won't be seeing him anymore. Condolences to his family. God Bless.
Larry Newman
March 2, 2010
Bill and a group of us boys worked on our cars together, raced them, and just hung out at the Link garage on Avon Road way back when. We had a heck of a good time, took some chances racing, thought we would live forever. I saw Bill 2 years ago in Key Largo where he was staying on his last boat. My condolences to his family.
Larry Newman
Jim Block
March 2, 2010
I always remember the quote Bill made as we passed a line of cars in his '41 Chrysler "If Bill Link can't do it, Crazy Willie can", we made it. We went to high school & U of AZ together and shared many good times. My deepest sympathy to the Link Family.
Jim Larson
February 28, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Sheila Plain Wheatley
February 28, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the Link Family in this time of sorrow. My husband Ted Plain and Bill grew up together. I knew Bill during High School.
james maycock
February 28, 2010
I went to North High with Bill and remember him as very sharp. Mr Sasnek, our physics teacher called on him constantly. My name is James Maycock and I live in Mobile, Al. [email protected]
Barbara (Ellis) Severance
February 28, 2010
My deepest sympathy to the Link Family. I attended school with Clayton and I was saddened by his untimely death. May God comfort you in the days and years ahead.
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