William E. Dickens was born in Boston, MA in 1943. He was 82 years old. He was a beloved father, grandfather. He served as a helicopter mechanic in the US Marine Corps and retired after 25 years as a MSgt. His hobbies inlcuded a car mechanic, collecting classic cars and doing model railroading.
He leaves behind a wife of 20 years, a son, a daughter, and 3 grandchildren. He also leaves behind 2 step-children, and 5 step grandchildren.