William W. Wheelock

JEFFERSON – William W. Wheelock, 72, of Travel Pond Lane passed away Aug. 8, 2021, at his home with his family by his side. He has gone home to be with his Lord and Savior and is at peace and free of pain.

He was born in Augusta on Feb. 27, 1949, the son of Leroy C. Wheelock Sr. and Fern (Brunelle) Wheelock.

Bill attended Gardiner area schools and then went on to attain his GED.

He worked at the mills as a laborer for the Union for several years. He also worked in carpentry. He loved working with his hands in woodworking and other trades. He also loved his time fishing and hunting and the overall peacefulness of the great outdoors. One of Bill’s passions was cooking and he enjoyed feeding his family his creations. He was an animal lover and enjoyed the companionship of his two loyal dogs, Budgie and Stewart as well as his beloved bird, Tu-bird. And most of all he was very proud of his children and their accomplishments.

Bill was predeceased by his parents; his five siblings, Leroy Wheelock Jr., John Wheelock, Vance Wheelock, Gordon Wheelock and Nancy Lacasse; and his close cousin, Terry Sounier.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sandra Wheelock; children, Thomas Wheelock and wife Stephanie, Betty Ulmer and husband Malcolm, and Jessica Pilkington and husband Derek; seven grandchildren, Jocelyn Ulmer, Marissa Mannion-King, Corinne Ulmer, Will Wheelock, John Ulmer, Isabella Wheelock, and Ella Pilkington; one great grandson, Grant Pelletier; siblings, Linda Trueman, Donna Perkins, Dianne Carr, Joyce Wheelock, Lillian Massie, Phyllis Sutter, Florence Sutter, Carol Meyer, Patricia Havey, Sandra Crockett, Ronald Wheelock, David Wheelock, and Robert Wheelock; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many beloved friends.

A visitation will be held on Friday, August 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Plummer Funeral Home, 983 Ridge Road, Windsor, ME 04363. The family respectfully requests those in attendance to wear masks. A graveside service will follow at 2 p.m., at Rest Haven Cemetery, Windsor. Condolences, stories and photos can be shared at http://www.plummerfh.com.