William Lang "Bill" Cameron

1936 - 2025

William Lang Cameron, 89, of Easton Maryland, died on Saturday, December 6, 2025 of complications from pneumonia.

Bill is survived by his daughter, Cynthia L. Cameron of Toronto ON, his son and daughter-in-law, Douglas M. Cameron and Tia L. Cameron of Kingston NY, and his grandson, Thomas Lang Cameron of Kingston NY. He is predeceased by his wife of 46 years, Judith Ann Booth Cameron, his father, Francis K. Cameron, his mother, Dorothy Louise Lang Cameron, and his brother, Frank Cameron.

Bill was born in Spokane, WA on September 21, 1936, and grew up in Summit, New Jersey. He completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from Yale University and a Master of Science in Economic Geology from Stanford University. Bill was a veteran of the United States Army, having served as a medic in Germany in the mid-1950s. As a career geologist, Bill worked for a number of mining and financial institutions, including Hanna Mining, Jododex Australia, Pacific Tin, Chemical Bank, and Brookchester Resources. After retiring from Chemical Bank, Bill and Judy moved to Chestertown, Maryland, owning and renovating a 1906 Victorian house on Water Street, along the Chester River. After Judy's death in 2013, Bill lived briefly in a home he built on the south side of the river. The last few years, Bill lived at Bayleigh Chase, a retirement community in Easton, Maryland.

A committed member of his community, Bill served on the school board in Harding Township, New Jersey, on board of the Friends of the Chestertown Library in Chestertown, Maryland, and on the board of Kent Youth in Chestertown, Maryland. He supported many charitable organizations, ranging from schools and universities to NPR radio stations and PSB television stations and charities supporting veterans, the homeless, and rescue animals. Bill was an avid sailor; he and his family enjoyed exploring the Chesapeake Bay and the Chester River. Many happy Fourth of July nights were spent watching the Rock Hall Fireworks from the deck of "Achnacarry." Bill also enjoyed hiking and fishing and, in his retirement, he joined the Rock Hall Yacht Club and spent time building model boats, reading, and cooking. He loved spending time with family and was especially delighted with his grandson, Lang, saying to everyone what an impressive kid he is. Bill's family will miss him always.