1923 – 2014

LEWISTON — William P. Palman, 91, of 412 East Ave., Lewiston, died at his home on Monday, Nov. 3, following a long illness.

Born in Lewiston on Feb. 23, 1923, he was a son of Thomas and Apolonia Popowich Palman. Educated locally, he was a graduate of Lewiston High School, Class of 1941. He joined the U.S. Army at the start of World War II and served in North Africa, Italy and France.

After the war, he returned to Lewiston, and in 1946, he joined the family business cleaning windows for local businesses throughout the Lewiston-Auburn area, a job he always did with a smile, well into his 80s. He was a well-known fixture of this community, treating customers, friends and family with his wonderful stories and great sense of humor.

He married the former Geraldine Hutchinson, the love of his life, whom passed away in 1999.

Bill was an enthusiastic fisherman and always looked forward to the annual hunting trips up north with “the boys.” A parishioner of the former St. Patrick’s Church, Bill was also a member of the American Legion Post No. 22 and the Elks Lodge.

Survivors include two stepdaughters, Gloria Murphy of Florida and Nancy Sargent of Alfred; a brother, Raymond, of Lewiston; six stepgrandchildren, Donna Maloupis, Matthew Murphy, Lorna Sirois, Brenda Padgett, Lisa Shea and Leslie Baulz; several step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents and wife, he was predeceased by three brothers, Thomas, John and Paul; four sisters, Stella Couture, Mary Metalo, Josephine Handy and Frances Barrows; and a stepgrandson, Clyde “Chip” Beaton.

The family would like to thank Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice and Dr. Seth Gordon for their wonderful care and support. The family would also like to give a grateful thank-you to his primary caregivers, Tina and Josh. They provided excellent care, compassion and friendship throughout the time they cared for Bill.

Donations, condolences and a video tribute may be accessed online at www.albert-burpee.com.