Eustace D. ‘Bill’ Menear
LOWELL Eustace D. ‘Bill’ Menear, 96 of
Lowell, passed away after a brief illness on Monday, June 8, 2020 at
High Pointe Hospice House in Haverhill. He was the widower of the late
Ruth (Erickson) Menear who passed away in 1991.
He was born in
Newburg, West Virginia on November 8, 1923 and was a son of the late
Milton Menear and the late Alice (Gull) Menear. He was raised and
educated in West Virginia. In 1939, he enlisted with the United States
Army, serving during World War II until his honorable discharge.
After his service time, Bill lived in Medford before becoming a longtime
Billerica resident. More recently he made his home in Lowell. He was
employed as an iron worker for a long time and more recently, he worked
in security for Pinkerton. Bill enjoyed spending time with his dog and
working on cars.
He is survived by his six children, Carolyn
Goodwin and her companion, Bill Wakefield of Lowell, Alice White and her
husband, Ralph of New Bethlehem, PA. Paula Matson of RI, Stacey
McClusky of Dracut, Tracey Menear of Texas, and William Menear of
Saugus. He is also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren,
and great-great grandchildren; and his daughter in law, Patricia Menear
of Tyngsboro.
Bill was also the father of the late Gordon Menear,
the late Paul Menear, the late Bradley Menear; and was predeceased by
all of his siblings.
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FUNERAL HOME, 14 HIGHLAND STREET, LOWELL, 978-458-6816.
