William H. Homans Obituary
William H. Homans, passed away peacefully at Ledgewood Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Facility on September 23, 2023 at the age of 83.
Born on April 5, 1940, he was the son of the late Donald P. and Alice M. (Levie) Homans. William was a graduate of Gloucester High School, Class of 1958 and went on to attend Northern Essex Community College and Bentley College where he studied accounting. Following college, he worked at Merrill Lynch in Boston, MA, Holyoke Mutual in Salem, MA, and also served in the U.S. Navy with a rank of (E-4) PN3. His service led him to spend time in England and in 1969 was honorably discharged.
Outside of his career, William was an avid sports fan. He spent his younger years hunting with his father and carving his own hunting decoys. He also enjoyed fly fishing, archery, and spending time with one of the many dogs he loved and cared for throughout his life.
William is survived by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Stanley A. Homans and his two sisters Priscilla D. (Homans) Lane of Gloucester and Phyllis A. (Homans) Julian of Essex.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 6, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. in Beechbrook Cemetery in Gloucester. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Cape Ann Animal Aid., 4 Paws Lane, Gloucester, MA 01930.
