William “ Bill” Hilfrank passed away on Monday May 27, 2024 at Ocean View in Falmouth, Maine. He was born June 20, 1927, in Boston MA., the son of William and Marjorie Hilfrank of Freedom NH.
A graduate of Melrose MA High School, upon his 18th birthday, Bill enlisted in the U.S. Navy. When discharged he enrolled in Syracuse University’s Forestry School. During his sophomore year, he received an appointment to the United States Naval Academy where he graduated with a BS degree in 1952. He circumvented the globe twice (on the destroyer Forrest Royal and ice breaker USS Glacier) with shipmates including Admiral Bryd and retired from the Naval Reserve with the rank of Commander.
After 34 years of Executive Management at the S. D. Warren Co., he continued his civic activities as a member of Falmouth’s Planning and Zoning boards, and a Trustee of both the Falmouth Memorial Library and Maine Audubon Society.
While he very much enjoyed “working in the woods” of his 55 acres on Mast Rd., his true joy was his wife and five children.
He is survived by Brenda & Robert Lavalette, Becki & Sherman Ramsey, Betsey Hilfrank, Bruce & Peggy Hilfrank, Brian & Tracy Hilfrank, 7 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and sister, Marcia Forrest.
A private graveside service will be held on Friday June 14, 2024 at the Blanchard Cemetery in Falmouth.
Those who wish to remember Bill in a special way may make a gift in his memory to the following organizations: Hospice Angels Foundation 3193 Boardwalk Drive P.O. Box 5197 Saginaw Michigan 48603-2363 https://www.compassus.com/hospice-angels/memorial-or-honor-donations
American Tree Farm System https://www.treefarmsystem.org/donate-to-american-tree-farm-system
Please visit www.jonesrichandbarnes.com to leave condolences for the Hilfrank family and sign Bill's online guest book.
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