OLD TOWN – William “Bill” A. Costain Sr. departed from this life to his eternal home Dec. 12, 2008, with his family at his side, after an eight-year struggle with failing health. Bill was born June 7, 1943, in Old Town, the son of Harlie Costain and Edith (Wickett) Buchanan. Bill graduated from Old Town High School in 1962, was vice president of Amps & Reels Club and a member of Future Farmers of America Club. He lived in Dayville, Conn., for five years, working at Glass Containers Corp. as a tractor/trailer driver. He then lived in Morgantown, W.Va., for 10 years, driving for Coastal Tank Lines and Fibair, Inc. He moved back to Old Town in 1987 to care for his stepfather and mother. While working for Roy Brothers, Old Town, as an oil burner technician, he obtained his master’s license. He then began his own business, B&W Heating, but was later forced to close the business due to failing health. Bill’s mission in life was to be a help to those in need. He was a great supporter of and worker for his church. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his children and their families. Without their support and care, he would have been unable to stay at home. Bill is survived by his devoted wife of 45 years, Joyce (Severance); sons, Thomas and wife, Kathy, and William Jr. and wife, Kim, all of Old Town; grandchildren, Tanner Costain of Weirton, W.Va., Carl Shahan and wife, Christy, of Stonington, Michael Shahan and wife, Heather, of Old Town, Rachael Costain of Old Town, Garrett Costain of Lincoln, Erica Newman of Brewer and Jonathon Brothers of Old Town; and great-grandchildren, Christopher and Callie Shahan of Stonington. He is also survived by his brother, the Rev. Edward Costain and wife, Marilyn, of Old Town; and sister-in-law, Janet Costain of Bangor. He will be missed by his “Hillbilly Buddies” in Morgantown, W.Va., Don Coombs and wife, Ann, and Bill Bland and wife, Ruth. Bill was predeceased by his mother and father; stepfather, Malcolm Buchanan; and brothers, Harlie Costain and Allen Whitcomb. Services will be held 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, at LaGrange Full Gospel Assembly, Route 16, LaGrange, with visitation 2-3 p.m. The service will be conducted by the Revs. Edward Costain and Thomas Smith. Refreshments will be served after the service in the church fellowship hall. Contributions may be made in Bill’s memory to LaGrange Youth Center, 4895 Bennoch Road, LaGrange, ME 04453.
WILLIAM ‘BILL’ A. COSTAIN SR.
