William Quane Nartiff's Obituary
Willian Quane Nartiff, 91 of Methuen, Mass passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 surrounded by his family at his home at Kittery Estates, Kittery, ME. Born on February 15, 1931, in Methuen, MA. He was the son of Maragert (Quane) and Charles Nartiff.
Bill spent the last 20 years in his home in Laconia, NH. Dad loved the lake and the family visits for the annual fishing derby and boating on Lake Winnipesaukee. Bill was a great storyteller.
He attended Central Catholic High School, and graduated from St. Anselm College. Bill served in the US Army during the Korean War with an honorable discharge, as a Corporal. Bill continued his servers as a Army Reservist for four years.
Bill was a brilliant Chemical Engineer, working for both Borden and Byrd Chemicals.
Bill patented IV Bags, Plastic wrap, and Vinyl siding and other products we use today.
Bill volunteered as the President of St. Vincent de Paul, President of the Knights of Columbus of Methuen member and a member of the American Legion Post in Laconia, NH. Dad volunteered as a Meals on Wheels driver for Laconia, NH. He was actually older than some of the people he delivered too.
Bill was predeceased by his former wife, Constance A. Guiney, the love of his life and mother of his six children. His grandson Ronnie Pastuck and his brother James Nartiff.
Bill was the devoted father of Kim Lindstorm and her husband Max of Portsmouth, NH. Karin Pastuck and her husband Ron of Hudson, MA. William Q. Nartiff II, of Boston, MA., Corneila Miele and her husband Joseph of Methuen, MA, Timothy Nartiff and his wife Katherine of Hampton, NH. Sean C. Nartiff and his wife Kim of Salem. Bill was a loving grandfather to his eight grandchildren and two great grandsons.
He is also survived by his loving sister Arlene Arsenault and brother-in-law Walter Arsenault, and a longtime friend Donna Bergeron.
Relatives and friends calling hours will be held on Friday March 11, 2022 from 8:30 AM until 10:30 AM at the Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home, 233 Lawrence St, Methuen. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place following calling hours beginning at 11:00 AM at St. Monica’s Parish 212 Lawrence St, Methuen, MA. Interment will be private for the family only. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St Vincent de Paul P.O. Box 6123 Laconica, NH 03246. For directions and online guestbook, please visit the funeral home website, www.pollardfuneralhome.com. The Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home is honored to serve the Nartiff Family.
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