William C. Long

William C. Long (90) "Bill" of Millersville, MD, died on January 8th, 2016 at the Baltimore Washington Medical Center. He was born on March 18, 1925 in London, England. He attended Stanley Technical School in Croydon for engineering. He joined the Royal Navy in 1939 as an apprentice at the Chatham Royal Dockyard working on ships and submarines, serving 16 years as an artificer, Petty Officer First Class. He married Ethel Hobson in 1947 and they had one child, Glynis. Bill and his family immigrated to Canada in 1955 and moved south to the U.S. in 1957 seeking warmer weather. He worked as an engineer and started his own company, Albion Industries, in 1980. Before retiring, was part owner of Marine Welding based out of Trumpy's Boat Yard in Annapolis. A unique soul, Bill was known for his sunny disposition and gigantic sense of humor. He will be greatly missed. Bill is survived by grandchildren, Alexandra Leonard and Graham Long; his daughter, Glynis Long, who all affectionately knew him as their beloved "Pops". Bill was predeceased by his wife, Ethel in 1990. In keeping with his wishes, there will be a Celebration of Life memorial on January 23rd from 2-6pm at The Providence Association Club House in Annapolis.