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William McNamee Obituary
Bill was born October 15th, 1946 in Everett, Mass., the son of the late William and Bessie (Hinton) McNamee. He spent all of his youth in New Hampshire and graduated from Hillsboro-Deering High School in 1964. He was an Air Force veteran who served during the Vietnam War. Following his tour of duty he attended Keene State College, graduating with a BA in Industrial Arts. Mr. McNamee taught Industrial Arts in the Concord School District for 30 years before retiring in 2003. Following his retirement Bill worked at the State House. More recently he worked at Beaver Meadow Golf Course. He served for many years as a volunteer Red Coat at the New Hampshire International Speedway.
Bill will be remembered by family and friends as a loving, dedicated and gentle man. Bill believed that it was important to laugh each and every day and was always seen with a smile on his face. Bill was an accomplished woodworker who enjoyed working in his shop creating gifts for others. He took great pride in making others happy with his handmade creations. In addition to woodworking, Bill enjoyed golfing, NASCAR and spending time on the porch with friends and family.
Bill was predeceased by his sisters Joan, Kay and Mary and a brother, Larry McNamee.
He is survived by his loving wife, Jari McNamee; his son, Robert McNamee of Largo, Fla., two daughters, Kristin (Hastings) Austin and her husband Matthew of Bedford and Ashley Hastings of Melrose, Mass.; his grandson, Chase Austin; and his in-laws, William and Rita Giguere of Laconia. He also leaves behind two brothers, Ken Bruce and his wife Roberta of Brooksville, Fla. and Robert Bruce and his wife Gloria of Center Ossipee; and a sister Janet and her husband Richard Rahmlow of Roundup, Mont.
The family wishes to thank the incredible staff at Presidential Oaks, in particular the nursing staff on the 3rd floor, for their care, attention and kindness during his stay.
A celebration of Bill's life will be held Saturday, April 21st, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Beaver Meadow Golf Course in Concord. Friends and family are encouraged to bring a story to share about Bill.
A private burial will be held at a later date at the Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen.
The family asks that individuals wishing to honor Bill's memory make donations to the CEA scholarship fund in c/o Paul Bourassa, 14 Evergreen Dr., Bow, NH 03304.
The Cremation Society of New Hampshire, Boscawen office, is assisting the family with arrangements. To view and online memorial, check service times or leave a condolence please go to www.csnh.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for William McNamee
Diane Webb
April 22, 2012
Thoughts and prayers are with you...so sorry to hear of Bill's passing..
Curt LaBombard
April 20, 2012
To the McNamee Family sorry for you loss. I was a student of Mr. Mac at Concord High for both surveying and drafting. He was always kind, helpful, and quick to laugh.
C.H.S. 87
Sarah Calley
April 18, 2012
I was very, very sorry to hear of Bill's death from my cousin Fred Fenton. Bill and I were in the same class at Hillsboro High. On hearing of his death I could immediately imagine my 18 year old friend.My sympathy to his family, Sarah Dubben Calley
April 18, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you . Your memories of fun times with your husband, family and friends will help you get through this difficult time. With deep sympathy -- Samatha Fowler Class of 2011
George Morrison
April 17, 2012
Jari,
So sorry to hear this news; you know you are loved, and Bill was ever with a smile and a "Are we having fun, yet?"
Epictetus said it, long ago, far better than I can. Bill was one of the shiny threads in our collective garment:
"The ship goes down. What, then, am I to do? Whatever I can... I drown without fear, neither shrinking nor crying out against God, but recognizing that what is born must also perish. For I am a part of the whole, as an hour is part of a day. I must come on as the hour, and like an hour pass away... Regard yourself as but a single thread of all that go to make up the garment... Seek not that the things which happen to you should happen as you wish, but wish the things that happen to be as they are, and you will find tranquility."
April 16, 2012
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Debbie Cohen (Sunrise,Fl)
April 16, 2012
Mrs McNamee,
Thinking of you and your family in your time of sorrow.
With our deepest sympathy,
Pete & Debbie Messineo
Wanda Horton
April 16, 2012
Thoughts and prayers to all of you.
April 16, 2012
I am so sorry to learn of your husband's passing Jari, I only met him once at your parents 50th wedding anniversary, but I have known you since your birth and I want to send my sincere condolences to you and your family. Love from Sally Blakeney Abbott....
Amy Currie
April 16, 2012
Things at the Speedway and around Concord won't be the same without you, Bill. You will be missed dearly.
Rusty Cofrin
April 16, 2012
Bill you were always a true professional. A real union man. My condolences to your family. You will be truly missed. May you rest in peace. God Bless.
Craig Montgomery
April 16, 2012
Condolences to the family. Mr. Mac surely has left lasting impressions on myself an many C.H.S students. I credit him with honing my drafting skills back in the day. The class was never long enough. You'll be missed by many! C.H.S "81"
Bonnie Lawler
April 15, 2012
To the McNamee family, I worked with Bill for a long time at the Speedway. We all loved him and could not wait to see him. He would help us out and we all enjoyed his sense of humor. He will be missed so much
April 15, 2012
To Rob and Bill's family. Although we haven't seen Bill for years we will always remember our card games and shared pot luck meals when we pooled leftovers the day before payday. Bill had a favorite saying: "Skill and knowledge will prevail over the untrained mind." May you rest in peace Bill and we hope to see you in the hereafter. Cricket & Julie
Francine Ojala
April 15, 2012
Thoughts and prayers are with you all but to Rob especially. Bill and Rob have been long time family friends. Thinking of you all.
Steve and Diane Riley
April 15, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Jari, Kristin, Ashley, and the rest of the family.
robert mcnamee
April 15, 2012
dad I love you
nute houghton
April 15, 2012
bill didnt know we had a tee time . will catch up to you later 25 cent birdies and i dollar eagles. mis you already
. your friend for forty years or more.
Paula Paluszek
April 15, 2012
Sincere condolences to you and your family. Bill was a great person and friend for many years. He will be thought of often. Special thoughts and prayers to Rob and hope he can contiue the smiles daily as his dad did.
Jennifer Roy
April 15, 2012
Mrs. Mac, Rob, Kristin, Ashley, Matt & Chase,
My deepest condolences are with you all at this time. I remember Mac's quick wit and ability to make anyone laugh, especially when trying to embarrass Kristin in front of her friends. He will certainly be missed by many.
With love,
Jennifer
Bill ("Mac") at Kristin's wedding in 2008
Kristin Austin
April 15, 2012
Much love to you Mac! Thank you for bringing us smiles for over 20 years. I will never forget the time you went flying across my bedroom floor because I thought it was a good idea to 'polish' the hardwood with furniture polish : ) Ashley and I loved you like a father. Chase will definitely miss his Pops, but we'll be sure to share your stories 0;)
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