William A. Wilson III

NEWFANE- William A. "Bill" Wilson III, 84, died June 27, 2010, at his home.

He was born in Newfane Dec. 9, 1925, the son of William A. and Myrtle (Holden) Wilson.

He attended the Union District School.

A World War II veteran, Mr. Wilson was drafted into the U.S. Army at the age of 18 and served in the 87th Infantry Division, the "Golden Acorns," as a 1st scout fighting in the Battle of the Bulge and the Battle of the Rhine. He received an honorable discharge in 1945. He was a member of American Legion Townshend Post #16.

He married Barbara D. Clark of Jamaica Oct. 10, 1947.

He worked at Eastern Lumber Co. and also at Crosby Grain Mill Co. in Brattleboro for 17 years. In later years, he was an independent contractor and carpenter who helped to build and renovate several homes in West River Valley.

Mr. Wilson enjoyed gardening.

Survivors include his wife and three children, Emily Parker of Putney, Theresa Frank and Deane Wilson, both of Newfane; seven grandchildren and a great-grandchild; four nieces and a nephew.

He was predeceased by four sisters, Edna Rounds, Marion Fletcher, Bertha Howe, Ruth Wilson, and a brother, Merton Wilson.

The graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 1, in Woodlawn Cemetery in Newfane with Pastor David Onyon officiating.

There are no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace Cottage Hospital, Route 35, Townshend, VT 05353, Attn.: Dr. Robert Backus; or Newbrook Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Route 30, Newfane, VT 05345.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Atamaniuk Funeral Home.

Messages of condolence may be sent at www.atamaniuk.com.