William E. Hathaway, Jr., 83, of Main Rd., Tiverton, RI passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at home after a brief illness. He was husband of the late Alice F. (Manchester) Hathaway.
Born in Fall River, son of the late William E. Hathaway, Sr. and the late Mildred (Peckham) Hathaway, he was a lifelong resident of Tiverton. He was the owner of Hathaway Farm in Tiverton and a former member of the Teamsters Union 526 of Fall River. Mr. Hathaway enjoyed gardening, farming and taking care of his animals, but most of all he loved spending time with his family.
Survivors include 3 sons: William E. Hathaway III of Tiverton, Gene R. Hathaway of Tiverton and Keith D. Hathaway of ME; 3 daughters: Frances J. Thibault of Fall River, Terri-Ann L. Hathaway of FL and Lisa A Paquin of Somerset; a sister: Thelma Durfee of Tiverton; 14 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was grandfather of the late Edward Lesneski III and Michelle Thibault.
Funeral services to which relatives and friends are invited will be Saturday, April 25, 2009 at Amicable Congregational Church, Tiverton at 10:00 A.M.
Calling hours Friday 5 - 8 P.M. at the Potter Funeral Home.
Interment in Hillside Cemetery, Tiverton.
Flowers are acceptable or memorial donations may be made to your favorite charity.