William H. MacCorquodale, 93, of Nashua, passed away Sunday afternoon, October 15, 2017 at his home at Langdon Place, after a brief illness.
A native of Detroit, Michigan, he was born on July 22, 1924, the only child of the late Howard and Ethel (Chapman) MacCorquodale. During his youth, “Bill” resided in Detroit, MI and Chicago, IL and was educated in schools there. Mr. MacCorquodale was a Navy veteran who served his country during World War II.
In August of 1947, Bill married Dorothe Irene Semper, and they made their home in Norwood, Massachusetts for several years before moving to Nashua in 1976. The couple shared 44 years together until Dorothe’s passing in 1991.
Mr. MacCorquodale was employed as a Manufacturing Engineer with the Improved Machinery Division of Ingersoll Rand in Nashua for a number of years.
In his leisure time, Bill enjoyed woodworking and was an avid New England Patriots fan.
Members of his family include his four children and their spouses, Marcia and Jim Harbin of Beaufort, NC, Debbie and Keith Erikson of York, ME, Helene Murphy of Mansfield, MA and Craig and Kelly MacCorquodale of Mont Vernon, NH; and six grandchildren, Lauren, Kevin and Darren Erikson, Shaun Murphy, Ryan Pitts and Scott Killgren.
A period of visitation will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, TODAY (Tuesday, October 17th) from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. His funeral service will be held in the funeral home at 2:30 p.m. followed by interment in Edgewood Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in his memory to Langdon Place, Activities Fund, 319 East Dunstable Road, Nashua, NH 03062. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com
