William E. Major, 70, of Cambridge Circle, passed away peacefully Wednesday surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Patricia Fortin-Major. They had been together for 30 years.
Born in Providence, a son of the late Everett P. Major and Rita M. (Brennan) Major. He was a Marine Corps Veteran. He was the Executive Director of the former East Bay Drug Treatment Center. He was an avid fisherman and loved the ocean.
Besides his wife he leaves a son, William E. Major, Jr. of Scituate and a daughter, Erica Ellison and her husband David of Middletown, CT., brothers, Charles P. Major of North Providence and Kevin J. Major of Indonesia, a sister, Patricia Walsh of Chicago, IL and a granddaughter, Alexandria. He was the brother of the late Michael T. Major and Kathleen Major-Davis.
His funeral was private. Visitation Respectfully Omitted. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to Hasbro Children’s Hospital, 593 Eddy Street, Providence, RI 02903