WILLIAM "BILL" KINGMAN

KINGMAN, William "Bill" Age 94, of Acton, died on June 23, 2025. As a principal and wealth manager, mentor and friend, Bill's first job was working in Boston, at Franklin Management Corporation. During his 32 years at Franklin, he served as Portfolio Manager, Trustee and later as Chairman of the Corporation. In 1989, he left to work for Appleton Partners, Boston, where he brought his years of experience in investment, tax management, trust experience and leadership which was instrumental in the company's growth and development. Bill was predeceased by his wife, Nancy Dean Kingman. Bill leaves behind his children, Lawrence E. Kingman of Whitingham, VT and Celena E. Kingman and her husband, Kent Hoult, of Lunenburg, MA. He also leaves his two grandchildren, Martha Kingman, Whitingham, VT and Sarah Kingman, Brattleboro, VT; and four great-grandchildren, Jordan, Christopher, Tate and Nyle Kingman. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Bill was the brother of Deborah Kingman Ormsby and the late Sally Kingman Beal. Relatives and friends are invited to gather for Bill's Memorial Service on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 11 am, in First Parish, 20 Lexington Road, Concord Center. A reception will immediately follow. Donations may be made in Bill's honor to the Alzheimer's Association and the Macular Degeneration Association. United States Navy veteran. For Bill's full obituary and tribute page, please visit www.DeeFuneralHome.com Dee Funeral Home of Concord 978-369-2030 Caring for families since 1868