Bridgton – William A. McDaniels, 54, of Waterford, died unexpectedly early Friday at the Bridgton Hospital.

He was born in Norway, Nov. 6, 1953, the son of Wallace and M. Happy Hamlin McDaniels, and attended school in Waterford. Bill worked as a welder, artist and musican. He loved his music, guitar and was an artist.

Bill is survived by his life-mate, Lori Watt of Waterford; two daughters, Melissa of Norway and Sierra of Waterford; his mother and stepfather, Happy and Perry Chapman, of Waterford; four sisters, Bessie and Joy, both of Florida, Mary Briggs of Waterford and Gale of Norway; a brother, David of Norway; two granddaughters, Jazmyne and Willow; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his father, Wallace.