DEDHAM – William L. Horr Sr., 84, passed away peacefully in his sleep Dec. 19, 2009, at his home. He was born Aug. 21, 1925, in Bangor. Bill attended Bangor High School and served in the U.S. Army as a 30 caliper light machine gunner in France and Germany from 1943 to 1946 in World War II. He enjoyed volunteering at local grammar schools and Coles Museum, Bangor, explaining to children about World War II and always stating to them that, “Freedom does not come free.” He worked for 36 years at N.H. Bragg, Bangor, and was also an accomplished carpenter. He attended many, many school sporting events watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren play. Bill was past commander of the Brewer Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a member of Ralph J. Pollard Lodge No. 217, Orrington; Anah Shriners, Anah Chanters, Brewer Eagles Club and was a Troop Greeter. He was a great provider and father, grandfather and great-grandfather to his seven children, 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Bill was predeceased by his parents, Newall Jr. and Hazel (Lowell) Horr; son, Richard “Ricky”; grandson, Ryan Horr; and brothers, Newall Jr. and Ernest Horr. He is survived by his loving wife, Laura (Gray) Horr; and children, Catherine “Cathy” Smith-Conroy, William “Buddy” Jr. and his wife, June, Robert “Rob” and his wife, Linda, Rodney and his wife, Marcia, Diane Jackson and James “Randy” Horr. Visiting hours will be held 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, at Brookings-Smith, Clark-Piper Chapel, 55 South Main St., Brewer, where a funeral service will be held noon Wednesday. Interment will be held at Union Cemetery, Dedham. Donations in his memory may be sent in support of the family, care of Rodney Horr, 159 Swetts Pond Road, Orrington, ME 04474.
WILLIAM L. HORR SR.
