TEMPLE – William “Bill” Hoar, 77, passed away peacefully on Feb. 11, 2019, after a short courageous battle with cancer, with his family by his side.
Bill was born on Sept. 5, 1941, to Kenneth and Abbie (Marden) Hoar.
Bill grew up working on the family farm; after the sale of the farm, he went on to work in the local shoe shops for several years. Bill then started a successful logging business; upon his retirement, his hardworking spirit took him back to the woods working at Logland Lumber.
In 1961, he married his first wife, Charlene Mayhew, and during their 37 years of marriage they had three children, Richard, Robert, and Betty. In 2002, he married June Trask and became a stepfather. He was lovingly referred to as “Bumps” by her four children; Duane Trask, Sara Behr, Katie Trask, and Amanda Leavitt, who along with their families held a very special place in his heart.
Bill enjoyed his Saturdays golfing in the summer and bowling in the winter with his son Rick, grandsons- in-law Josh and Kyle, and lifelong friend Ernest Dunham. His Saturday evenings were spent with June and friends enjoying a game of Farkle. Bill always held a special place in his heart for his visits with his grandchildren, Trista Jensen and Meghan Blodgett, reminiscing about Bill’s younger days which always resulted in many laughs.
Bill is survived by; the people mentioned above; his sister, Elaine Stevens; grandchildren, Jake, Josh, Sherena, Shauna, Kyle, Deaken, Bryson, Alexis, Jayden, Griffin, Calvin and Armanilyn; as well as his great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and close friend Jim Meader. He was predeceased by close friends, Ralph Stevens and Jerry Haines.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at Androscoggin Homecare and Hospice for their care and support. A very special thanks to Bill’s daughter in-law, Jean Hoar, for her attentiveness and loving care during Bill’s final days.
In lieu of flowers, it was Bill’s request to please consider making a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
In honor of Bill’s wishes, there will be no services, there will be a private burial at a later date in the spring. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Rd., Farmington, ME 0-4938.
So sad to hear about this was always to glad to see him he always had a way of lighting up a room and making you smile. He was a very special friend to our family
It doesn’t seem real. You think your friends are always going to be there for a coffee or a golf game or cards or just to converse.. But that’s not so. This is a man that touched so many life’s in so many ways. We well miss you Bill, but you are our new found Angel. Rest in Peace..
June and family
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of each of you.
Heart felt condolences to the Hoar family
Rest In Peace, Uncle Bill. You will be greatly missed and forever fondly remembered.
Many prayers and well wishes for June and families, as well as Rick and the rest of Bill’s family! It’s a sadder day without Bill’s presence.
To all of Bill’s family: Thinking of you all during this very sad time. Sending prayers and thoughts to help ease the pain.
I am so sorry to hear about Bill. So sorry for your loss, June. He was one of my favorite cousins who I was always happy to run into here and there. Although we did not spend a lot of time together, now and then he would pop into my head and I would always smile. RIP Bill.
June so sorry for your loss
To Bill’s family, we are so sorry to hear of his passing. Whenever we think of Bill we think of his wonderful humor. He will be definitely missed! Hugs and love to you all! RIP Bill.
Sorry to have lost a neighbor. Bill was always a joy to be around.
i.ll still wave going past the firewood bill . rip
Rick,Jean & family so sorry for your loss, lots of love to you all
Bill and I spent many crazy, fun, times together when we were younger. When Joel and I returned back home the fun continued with Bill and Charlene There was always laughter and fun. Then Bill married June and he was the happiest we’d seen him. They were a great couple!!! I will miss my cousin and friend, Love you Bill from Wease
So glad that I got to see you smile even though you were probably in pain, you leave a big void in a lot of people’s hearts, if there is a Golf course in heaven I’m sure you will be there. Until we meet again, Godspeed.
So sorry for your loss. Sending all kinds of love from Greece! Big kisses!
Dear June to Elaine and family and to all Bill’s children and grandchildren ,and loved ones. I am sorry for your loss and for me I’ve lost another cousin. I remember fondly on our trips back to Maine from New York when we spent time on Uncle Ken’s farm . I liked trapsing after Bill to get the cows and I always managed to step in something not nice on the way back. Bill ,Denny and Gary , Butch and and I used to go apple picking for Aunt Abbie’s and Grammie’ pies’.s . They were good and fun times.. Thank-you June and Elaine, Bill’s children, Jean Hoar and all for loving and helping him. As a young girl , I always looked up to my cousin Bill Rest in peace Bill.
My sincere condolences to the family of Bill, he was such a loved , sincere human being. He always met you with a huge smile and probably a joke of some kind, I knew Billy from my childhood , he was always ready for a game of baseball, and he was a great player.
Not a nicer, kinder, pleasant person existed, may you R.I.P. my ole friend .
Lonny Jones Sr.
Im sorry for your loss.
June, it’s been a while since we’ve seen you two. So sorry for your loss. Bill was a sweet man and will be missed by many! God bless you and give you and your family peace.