PARKMAN – William Barton Woodward, 86, of 1270 State Highway 150, Parkman, died peacefully Dec. 5, 2006, after a long illness at Mayo Regional Hospital, Dover-Foxcroft. He was born Dec. 25, 1919, in Syracuse, N.Y., the son of Edward S. Woodward and Margaret W. Peirce. He resided in Derry, N.H., for a number of years. His passion was the love of language; he was a prolific writer of prose and poetry. He also owned a business dealing in and restoring fine antiques. He was predeceased by a brother, Edward; and a sister, Virginia. Surviving are his brothers, Joseph P. Woodward of Laconia, N.H., Kent P. Woodward of Port Charlotte, Fla., Harvey Feinauer of East Derry, N.H., Timothy Feinauer of Loveland, Colo.; and sisters, Marcia W. Gamache of Concord, N.H., and Judith Hamer of Derry, N.H.; his daughters, Louise P.W. Heath of Easley, S.C. and Heidi L. Hartwell of Derry, N.H.; a son, Brent B. Woodward of North Stonington, Conn.; four grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his most cherished and loyal companion, Constance E. Patterson of Presque Isle; special friends, Rick Eberbach, Ronald Watson and Joe Vernott; and his beloved dog, Bawney. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at Crosby & Neal, 21 Oak St., Guilford, with the Rev. David Kelly officiating. Spring burial will be at Pingree Center Cemetery, Parkman. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Foxcroft Veterinary Service, P.O. Box 418, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426. To sign an online guestbook, go to www.CrosbyNeal.com
WILLIAM BARTON WOODWARD
