William Frank Caswell Jr.

He was the husband of Donna Lee (Brule) Caswell. They shared just 3 days shy of 50 loving years together.

Born in Gray, Me. August 19, 1946, he was the fourth born of eight children to William and Barbara Carr Caswell

He graduated from Scarborough High School in 1965 and immediately joined the U.S. Air Force. He served during the Vietnam War as a jet engine specialist.

Bill came back to Maine after traveling the globe and worked as an auto mechanic for many years. He transitioned into a job at the Crooked River Elementary School and was respected and loved by all. Bill went on to the U.S. Post Office where he was employed for over 23 years. During this time he achieved his associate degree from Westbrook College.

Bill was a member of ALPCA and American Legion Post #112.

His hobbies included painting landscape, making stained glass and building bird houses. He never held on to or sold his wares but gave them away freely to anyone that would make them happy. He was also an avid collector of license plates to baseball cards to stamps and coins. He was also a music aficionado. He loved all genres and especially loved sharing his love of music with others.

In his leisure time Bill was always intrigued by the unknown and paranormal.

Bill made everyone that entered his home feel special. He was a master story teller to anyone and everyone that would pull up a seat. He captivated his grandkids for hours.

He leaves behind the love of his life Donna, daughter Connie Hodgdon-Rand and husband Dennis of Casco, son William R. Caswell of Douglasville, Georgia, grandchildren Alyssa, Ryan, William and step grandchildren Travis and Nathan. He is also survived by brother Peter Caswell and his wife Julie of Casco, sisters JoAnne Griffin of Saco and Susan Foss of Scarborough and special friends, Ricky and Laura Poland.

A memorial service and celebration of Bill’s life will be held Wednesday Sept. 14 at 1:30 PM from the Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made towards his grandchildren’s future education in care of Connie Hodgdon 73 Tenney Hill Rd ,Casco Me. 04015. Please visit www.jonesrichhutchins for further information and to sign Bill’s register book.