William I. Palmer Jr.
William I. Palmer Jr.
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SCARBOROUGH -- William I. 'Bill' Palmer Jr. died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 13, 2014, at his home in Scarborough.
Bill was born in Lewiston on April 14, 1936. He was the son of the late William I. Palmer Sr. and Irene (Rand) Palmer. He was educated in Portland schools.
Bill was married to his beloved wife, Anita (Colpritt) Palmer for 41 years before her passing in 1994.
For many years Bill worked in the recycling industry, most recently for E. Perry and Sons.
Bill was an avid collector of country western memorabilia. He enjoyed traveling, trips to the casino to test lady luck, going to auctions, and out to dinner with friends and family. When Bill was younger he often took his family on outing to the lake for a swim, picnic, or just a ride to the 'country.' Bill was a fine man with a good heart.
Besides his loving wife Anita, Bill was predeceased by four siblings, Beverly Cookson, Gloria Nichols, Bradford Luce and Sandra Cribbey. Bill is survived by his eight children, daughters Luanne Fortin and husband James, Deborah Dambrie and husband Richard, Melanie Cleaves, Dianna Floridino and husband Aniello, Margaret Sanborn and husband Charles, Shelly Palmer and Rodney Corbeil, and sons, William I. Palmer III, and Bradford Palmer and wife Theresa. Also surviving are a sister, Margaret Cooper; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews; and extended family members.
Family and friends are invited to a period of visitation this Thursday, April 17, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland, where a funeral service for Bill will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 18. Burial will follow at Brooklawn Cemetery. To leave messages of condolence, or sign the online guestbook please visit www.jonesrichandhutchins.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Bill's memory to the
American Red Cross, or the
American Diabetes Association.
William I. 'Bill' Palmer Jr.
Jones, Rich & Hutchins
Funeral Home & Cremation Service
775-3763
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April 17, 2014
With deepest sympathy at this most difficult time,I truly admired Bill Sr. for his compassion at showing me the ropes,at Harcon Iron and Steel Co. in Portland. Ronald Rowell,Jr. (Lyman)
April 17, 2014
Jen and Family,
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family in this difficult time.
The Keller's
Starr Cleaves
April 17, 2014
So sorry for your loss Shelly. Thinking of you at this time..Bless you and your family.
Starr Cleaves. Rogersville, Tn
Floyd Hartford
April 17, 2014
Sadly missed by Saco River Auction Company. We offer our sincere condolences. ~Floyd Hartford
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Nancy Petersons
April 17, 2014
Shelley and your family, We are very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all.
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Diane Simard
April 16, 2014
Shelly and Family, My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult loss. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do for you in this trying time.
April 16, 2014
Di,
Thinking of you and your entire family during this very difficult time. We love you and are here for you should you need anything.
Lisa, Jay and Lily
Silas Cummings
April 16, 2014
Sincere condolences, Si Cummings
Kathy Halpin
April 16, 2014
To Debbie and your family- My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I hope you find comfort in all of your special memories.
April 16, 2014
Dear Debbie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. With sympathy and love,
Stephanie, Jimmy, Angela & Jerome
Barbara Corbeil
April 15, 2014
To Bill's Children & spouses, Grandchildren and their spouses and great-grandchildren my heartfelt sympathies go out to you all. And to Bill & Anita God Bless you both and I know you will keep them safe and will be looking down on the many more that will be born to the Palmer and Colpritt family. God Bless you all.
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