ORLAND – William L. Harriman, 82, died peacefully Nov. 4, 2010, at an Ellsworth health care facility. He was born June 29, 1928, in Prospect, the son of William S. and Beatrice (Leach) Harriman. He was educated in Prospect schools and was a graduate of Bucksport High School, Class of 1945. Bill retired in 1988 from Champion International Paper Co., Bucksport, after 45 years of service. He was a member of Rising Sun Lodge No. 71 AF & AM, Hancock Chapter No. 19 and Riverside Chapter No. 123 Order of the Eastern Star. He was also a life member of National Rifle Association and Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine, and a member of Bucksmills Rod & Gun Club. Bill was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, shooting and flying. He was predeceased by his parents; his wife of 36 years, Jane E. Harriman; and brother, Merle E. Harriman of San Francisco. He is survived by his son, Richard J. Harriman Sr. and his wife, Sheryl, of Prospect; three grandchildren, Richard J. Harriman Jr. and his wife, Bonnie, of Hudson, Rhonda Wong and her husband, Kurtis, of Spokane, Wash., and J.W. Harriman of Prospect; two great-granddaughters, Sophia Grace and Myla Jane Wong, both of Spokane, Wash.; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Bill will also be missed by his very dear companion and special fishing buddy, Jean L. Arsenault of Orland; and his good friend, Gene Bouchard of Penobscot, his old fishing and hunting buddy. Memorial services will be held 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 8, at Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home, 28 Elm St., Bucksport, with Pastor Peter Remick officiating. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until time of the service. There will be a time of fellowship with the family after the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Mount Washington Observatory, Orland Volunteer Fire Department or Bucksmills Rod & Gun Club.
WILLIAM ‘BILL’ HARRIMAN
