William J. McNamee

Bill McNamee, 65, of Concord died April 11th at Presidential Oaks after a period of failing health with his family by his side.
Bill was born on October 15th, 1946 in Everett, MA, the son of the late William and Bessie (Hinton) McNamee . He spent all of his youth in New Hampshire and graduated from Hillsboro-Deering High School in 1964. He was an Air Force veteran who served during the Vietnam War. Following his tour of duty he attended Keene State College, graduating with a BA in Industrial Arts. Mr. McNamee taught Industrial Arts in the Concord School District for 30 years before retiring in 2003. Following his retirement Bill worked at the State House. More recently he worked at Beaver Meadow Golf Course. He served for many years as a volunteer Red Coat at the NH International Speedway.
Bill will be remembered by family and friends as a loving, dedicated and gentle man. Bill believed that it was important to laugh each and every day and was always seen with a smile on his face. Bill was an accomplished woodworker who enjoyed working in his shop creating gifts for others. He took great pride in making others happy with his handmade creations. In addition to woodworking, Bill enjoyed golfing, NASCAR and spending time on the porch with friends and family.
Bill was predeceased by his sisters Joan, Kay and Mary and a brother, Larry McNamee.
He is survived by his loving wife, Jari McNamee, his son, Robert McNamee of Largo, FL , two daughters- Kristin (Hastings) Austin and her husband Matthew of Bedford and Ashley Hastings of Melrose, MA, his grandson- Chase Austin and his in-laws- William and Rita Giguere of Laconia. He also leaves behind 2 brothers- Ken Bruce and his wife Roberta of Brooksville, FL and Robert Bruce and his wife Gloria of Center Ossipee and a sister Janet and her husband Richard Rahmlow of Roundup, MT.
The family wishes to thank the incredible staff at Presidential Oaks, in particular the nursing staff on the 3rd floor, for their care, attention and kindness during his stay.
A celebration of Bill's life will be held April 21st from 2 to 4 at Beaver Meadow Golf Course in Concord. Friends and family are encouraged to bring a story to share about Bill. A private burial will be held at a later date at the Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen.
The family asks that individuals wishing to honor Bill's memory make donations to the CEA scholarship fund in c/o Paul Bourassa, 14 Evergreen Dr., Bow, NH 03304