WILLIAM J. STOREN
SEBEC - William J. Storen, 55, beloved husband, daddy and Papa B., died Jan. 30, 2009, at a Dover-Foxcroft hospital. He was born June 21, 1953, the son of John and Ethel (Pickering) Storen. He was employed for 18 years by J.J. Nissen and was affectionately known as the "bread man." The last few years he had worked as a long haul trucker and had the opportunity to travel the 48 states. Most recently he was employed by Dysart's, Hermon. Bill enjoyed the outdoors and especially looked forward to hunting season and trips to Millbrook Pond. He also liked taking his boat out on Sebec Lake and snowmobiling with his family. He was always willing to lend a hand to others and will be remembered by all for his kindness and compassion.

He is survived by his wife, Rhoda J. (Preble) Storen of Sebec; three daughters, Jacqueline Nadeau and her husband, Ronald, of Cambridge, Katherine Storen and Angela Storen, both of Sebec; and a grandson, Jacob Nadeau. He also leaves his mother, Ethel Storen of Newport; four brothers, Edwin of Newport, Jack and his wife, Sherri, of Etna, Fred of Newport and Andrew of New Hampshire; and a sister, Amy Heagan and her husband, Michael, of New York. He had a close relationship with brothers and sisters-in-law, Norman and Diane Lamson, Gary and Maureen Briggs, Ralph and Lynette Dow, Randy and Pam Preble, Steve and Pamela Peterson, Rodney and Eunice Preble, and David and Norma Preble; as well as many nieces and nephews. He will be missed by several special friends. Bill was predeceased by his father; and a brother, James.

Friends are invited to call 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, at Lary Funeral Home, Dover-Foxcroft. A memorial service will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, at Sebec Village Church, with the Rev. Bea Violette officiating. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to a trust to benefit his daughters at Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union, P.O. Box 507, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426. Messages of condolence and memories may be expressed at www.laryfuneralhome.com.