STOCKTON SPRINGS — William J. "Bill" Fraser passed away on Feb. 18, 2017, at his residence in Stockton Springs. Bill was born Aug. 2, 1938, in Belfast, to Harley C. and Marie (Russ) Fraser.

After graduation from Stockton Springs High School in 1956, he was employed by Saucony/ Mobile on oil tankers, Eastern Maine Towage in Belfast and was port manager for ITO Corporation of New England at the Terminal in Searsport for 22 years.

He is survived by his wife, Donna; his much loved son, Anthony and his wife, Dorothy, of Searsport; two grandsons, Quinlan and Connor; his brothers, Brent and his wife, Pat, of Stockton Springs, Brian and his wife, Robin, of Northport, Douglas and his wife, Jamie, of Searsport, Keith and his wife, Melissa, of Arizona, and Kevin of Texas; his sister, Lisa of Arizona; a special nephew, Jack and his wife, Sue, of Stockton Springs; his niece, Sonya and her husband, Andy Ferro, of Colorado; as well as his sister-in-law, Fran Clark of Swanville

In addition to his parents, Bill was predeceased by his brothers, Sonny and Ted; and his sisters, Gerry Dunphy and Sandy Williams.

Bill loved sailing his 24-foot Island Girl, playing his guitar, digging a "mess" of clams and repairing his many lawn tractors. He enjoyed biking, cross country skiing, camping, traveling with Donna, and sharing a cup of coffee or a meal with family and friends.

Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, Feb. 25, from 1 to 3 p.m., with a service at 3 p.m., at Riposta Funeral Home, 182 Waldo Ave. in Belfast.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Maine Health Care at Home/Hospice, 170 Pleasant St., Rockland, ME 04841.