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William "Bill" Pettengill
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Bill joined the US Navy after graduating from GSA, serving from 1958 to 1962. Bill worked his way through college, attending the University of Maine at Machias and University of Maine at Orono achieving a Masters Degree in Educational Administration. As an elementary school teacher and principal, Bill aka "Mr. P", was an ardent advocate for the students. Educating children was a lifelong passion with many of his students remembering his caring and dedication. He coached Little League and school teams, often without compensation so the kids could have the opportunity to play. Everybody had playing time when Dad was the coach.
Bill was a one woman man. He met the love of his life at GSA and married her, Joan Douglass Pettengill, in 1962. They continued to love, argue, and dance with each for the next 53 years.
He was crazy for Philadelphia sports teams, the original Philly fanatic. He loved music, attending many concerts with his children.
He leaves behind daughter, Kate Sullivan and husband Mark of Wolfeboro, NH; Mike Pettengill & Miles Morris of Winthrop, ME; grandchildren, Ethan & Ellie Sullivan whom he adored. He also leaves sisters, Lorraine Dolley of Falmouth, Betty Dill of Gray, Sheila Varnum & husband Don of East Holden; brother, Rodney Pettengill and wife Rania of Sibley, MO as well as many sisters and brothers in-law, nieces, nephews, and countless friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Lester & Maidene Pettengill; sister, Josephine Gold; brother, Galen Carter and step-mother Grace Pettengill.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, July 11th at the Blue Hill Baptist Church, Pleasant St., Blue Hill
Arrangements by Acadia Burial & Cremation Direct, 248 State St. Ellsworth
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Bernice Astbury
July 6, 2015
Dear Joan: Sorry about the loss of your loved one. Billy and I go back a long way. One day he brought me down something and said, "I love talking with you". Remember like I told you, I'm most always here should you want to get out a minute to visit and talk. God Bless and take care.
Jim Farr
July 5, 2015
Dear Joan and family,
My sincere condolences on your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Ed & Jen Beddow
July 3, 2015
Are thoughts are with you Joan, sorry we can't be with you on this very hard time in your life. We all have very great memories of you both visiting us.
Lance & Heather Astbury
July 2, 2015
Mr."P", we will remember you always. Have fun with "dad". Lance and Heather A.
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Marion Dennis
July 2, 2015
Joan, I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
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Nancy & Bill McLaughlin
July 2, 2015
Joan and family, We am so sorry for your loss. Bill was a very nice man. He has left you all with so many good memories that you shared together to help you get by this sad time. God Bless.
Shantelle LaBrie/Roberts
July 2, 2015
Ah so many memories. You will be greatly missed. I hope you are catching up on old times with old friends who are with you now. I know dad is probably sure glad to have a friend with him. Lots of love to all of you!
July 1, 2015
Mr. P...My favorite teacher ever...He will be missed...He always had a listening ear and was never judgmental...He was a great teacher...May the Lord bless you all...Ruthanne (Day) Sprague 7th and 8th grade teacher, Franklin Maine
Kim Harvey
July 1, 2015
Mr. P was the best Principle/Teacher/Friend we had at St Francis Elementary...He was so loving to all of us...He saw more than others saw and always had the time to listen and help...He made things fun and taught us the funniest Christmas songs...He truly loved kids and had the biggest heart ever...My deepest sympathies to his family...He has left a huge positive impression to many of us and I will never forget his kindness he showed me especially...Thank You Mr. P <3
Helen Leighton
July 1, 2015
I am so sorry at the loss of Bill. He was one of a kind. I send my sincere sympathy to Joan and Pettengill family! GOD Bless you all!
Ree & Dave Hamilton
July 1, 2015
Dearest Joan and family, We are so very sorry for the loss of Billy. He was a good man and loved his family so much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. Hugs and love
Katina Ouellette
July 1, 2015
There are no words for such a huge loss. Mr. P was a wonderful person and very special to me as well as his beautiful family. There are too many memories to remember, all of them wonderful. My sympathies to Joan, Mike and especially my "sister" Kate and family. Love you lots.
Ted/Zel Boyce
July 1, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss, Bill was a true friend and we will miss his humor, honesty, devotion and caring manner, but the things we did and shared over the years have created wonderful memories cherish and share, Our prayers are with you and the family.
David and Tina Beal
July 1, 2015
Joan, So sorry to read about Bill. David and I have fond memories of him (and you!). Our short six year stay in Blue Hill, having left 30 yrs. ago, did not have us forget the great folks we came to know, and Bill and David surely did have a lot of laughs. Will never forget his comment, when he was in No. Maine, that it was odd there were no Carvers, Woodwards, or Alleys in that area. And he could not imagine the many French names he came to know existing in Downeast Maine. What a sense of humor he had! We loved him for it! Loved his happy nature and smile. We think of you and your family as you mourn his loss, and our hearts go out to you.
Sandy & Bill Orcutt
July 1, 2015
Joanie: So sorry to hear about Billy's passing. Will always remember his infectious laughter and his corny jokes. Please know that you are in our thoughts through this difficult time.
DINAH 'S LAUNDROMAT
July 1, 2015
JOAN, KATE, MIKE, FAMILY, FRIENDS
MY PRAYERS and DEEPEST SYMPATHIES!
Joan, I am so Sorry for Your Great Loss. May God Be with You and Strengthen You!
Dinah M. Gagnon
Ray, Deanne & Karl
July 1, 2015
Who didn't love this man? His passing has left a giant hole in our hearts!
Judyth Herrick
July 1, 2015
Joanie and family, Blue Hill and Sedgwick has lost one of its finest with Bills passing. I loved being a ballot clerk with him, the stories and humor will stay around for many years. The beauty of a life well lived, never dies. God bless
Louise Roy Daigle
July 1, 2015
So so sorry to hear about Bill!s passing. My deepest sympathies to you Joan and family.
Sumner Lymburner
July 1, 2015
Joan, I am so sad to read Billy's obituary. Much love to you and the rest of Billy's family.
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