In Taunton, December 4, 2008 William W. died at home in Taunton after a short illness. He was 86. The son of Anne (Waltman) and Wallace Smith, Bill resided in Taunton his entire life “Hardley a Rolling Stone” as he loved to say. He was employed by Allendale Insurance, now FM Global , for nearly forty years and retired as vice-president and controller. During WWII, he was a member of the United States Army and served for four years in Europe, primarily in England and Italy. Before and after his military service, he worked for General Electric on Weir Street and, ever after, reminisced with fellow Tauntonians who had also worked there. A graduate of Bentley College, Bill was a CPA, and also earned CPCU and CLU credentials. He was a member if the Financial Executives Institute (FEI) and, in Taunton, of the Elks and Weir Senior Citizens. He was a lifetime member of Segregansett Country Club and a longtime member of Agawam Hunt in Rumford, R.I. An avid bridge player, he spent many happy hours with various bridge groups and clubs in R.I. and MA. He was amember of St. Mary’s Church in Taunton where a Mass of Christian Burial was be celebrated on Saturday, December 13th Burial was at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. He is survived by his close friend of many years, Pat McSweeney, and his childhood playmate and first cousin, Raymond Gallop of East Dennis, MA. Donations in Bill’s name may be made to Pax Christi, 532 West 8th St. Erie, PA. 16502