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William Lane
William Lane, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away at his home on Nantucket, Monday, August 21, 2023 at the age of 96. He leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and service that will forever be cherished by his family and friends.
Born on March 12, 1927, in Brooklyn New York, William grew up with a deep sense of patriotism and a desire to serve his country. At the age of 19, prior to going to Syracuse University, he enlisted in the United States Air Force.
William was blessed with a loving family. He met the love of his life, Marilyn, and they were married for 50 years. Their marriage was a true partnership, built on love, respect, and shared values.
William was a devoted father to his daughter Betsy Tellepsen and step-father to Debi Baydush, Stacey Singer (Jeffrey) and Lee Baydush (Lisa). His grandchildren Matthew Simon (Liz), Michael Simon, Taylor Simon (Matt Stevens), Dani Morrison (Ian), Jake Forman, Stephen Baydush (Maxine), David Baydush, Sarah Mann (Garret), Sam Tellepsen, Emma Tellepsen, Charlie Tellepsen and great-grandchildren Madx Morrison, Harper Mann and Marilyn Simon.
William's memory will forever be cherished by his loving and extended family.
William started his career as a CPA before transitioning to an automobile dealer. He served as Chairman of the Washington Area New Car and Truck Dealers as well as a board member of Glendale Insurance Company.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, August 25, 2023, 11 a.m. at Garden of Remembrance Memorial Chapel, 14321 Comus Road, Clarksburg, MD with interment to follow at Garden of Remembrance Memorial Park.
Shiva to be held at the home of Marilyn Lane on Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m. The family requests that you please consider any donations be made to the VNA of Cape Cod-Nantucket Hospice (capecodhealth.org). Services entrusted to Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care.
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Ronald Blanck
August 22, 2025
Still remember the good time we had at the Horizon House in Arlington, VA and visits with Bill and Marilyn. Bill is missed, but certainly not forgotten!
Ronald Blanck
September 4, 2023
Bill and I go way back to single days at the Horizon House in Arlington, VA. We had great times, traveled to Acapulco, Mexico on vacation and well, just had great times. He was best man in my wedding to Donna Blanck and although our paths diverged, we remained friends, especially when he married the love of his life, Marilyn. Bill was a great husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. He lived a good life and made a difference to many! He will certainly be missed but his memory remains and inspires all of us.
Morton Zetlin
August 25, 2023
Dear Marilyn and your amazing family,
Cynthia and I are so shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of Bill. I have known Bill for over 50 years from when he was the CPA for Manhattan and later when we first worked together on the Board of WANADA. We became close personal friends from then on. I remember what a lift for us when you invited us to visit you in Nantucket, after a Mercedes meeting. We had just survived a business crisis successfully and needed to unwind. I remember going for a run with Betsy, who showed me the terrain on the island. I also remember the NADA meeting in Las Vegas when we rented a car and went to the lodge on the mountain and you asked some strangers to lend us their coats so we could go on a horse drawn ski sleigh. Most of all we cherish all the dinners and the events since we both retired and spent time together in Florida.Tearfully, but with much love,Cynthia & Morty Zetlin
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