AUBURN – William Bentley, 51, left peacefully Dec. 15, at the Hospice House.

He was born on Sept. 10, 1957, in Hudson, Mass., the son of the late Ann Annon and William P. Bentley.

He was married on Sept. 8, 1990, to Pamela Viger. Billy was a loving husband, father and grandfather, always making you laugh with his sense of humor which was one of a kind.

He enjoyed many outdoor sports, whether it was hunting with Bobby, fishing with his son Dakota or his brother-in-law, Tim, trapping with Mike, camping with his family and friends. He especially enjoyed his coffee with his morning coffee buddy, Morton.

He touched many hearts in his lifetime. There is nothing he wouldn’t do for anyone. He leaves many good times and memories with family and friends.

He wanted to make sure a special thank you was given to A.P.B.

Surviving are his wife of 18 years, Pamela (Viger) of Mexico; a stepfather, Charles Annon of Merrimack, Mass.; twins, Heather Melanson of Plymouth, Mass., and Nicole Melanson of Plymouth, Mass.; a daughter, April DeRoche and husband, Edward, of Rumford; a son, Dakota Bentley of Mexico; an adopted son, Joseph Bruns of Rumford; sisters, Cindy Chase and husband, Donald, of Merrimack, Mass., Roberta Hussey and companion, Norman Duston, of Southbridge, Mass., and Shannon Cook and husband, Christopher, of Merrimack, Mass.; brothers, Thomas Annon of Merrimack, Mass., Shawn Bentley and wife, Linda, of Mexico and Darren Bentley and wife, Sheila, of Rumford; and eight grandchildren, Skyla Dubois, Jordan Dubois, Edward DeRoche, Vincent DeRoche, Julian DeRoche, Marina DeRoche, David Melanson and Ethan Newton.