William Fletcher

FLETCHER, WILLIAM III "BILL" January 1, 1932- April 21, 2016 Passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack while on a cruise traveling through the Panama Canal with his best friend Bill Blauhuss. He was 84 years old and in excellent health. He was the only child of Estelle and William Fletcher. His fascinating life, both in his working career, as a social worker, and in his private life, revolved around helping other people. He was wonderfully kind and gentle with a delightful sense of humor. His pastimes were playing the piano, swimming, spending time on Bill's boat in the Pacific Ocean, road trips with is dear friend Duke, researching on his computer, and travel. He and Bill visited Australia, Hawaii, Europe. He also traveled to France numerous times with friends and family. Bill will be sorely missed by friends and family. His passing will leave a huge gap in the lives of his loved ones. He is survived by his best friends, Bill Blauhuss of Lompok, CA. and Duke Watts of Barrington, RI, cousins, Tim Haigh of VT, Janice Pierce of Amelia Island, FL, Dexter Fletcher of Vienna, VA, Sophie Echeverria and John Burden of Wickenburg, AZ. Services will be held at Swan Point Cemetery in Providence at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 9th 2016.