William R. Quinn, 71

LEE, Mass. — William R. Quinn, 71, of Lee died Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at Berkshire Medical Center.

William was born in Pittsfield, Mass., on August 29, 1948, the son of the late Winthrop and Nellie Epps Quinn. Bill was educated in Lee and graduated from Lee High School. He enlisted with the United States Navy and was stationed on the USS Hermitage. He received his honorable discharge in 1975. Bill then worked for the State of Massachusetts Highway Department until his retirement in the mid 1990s. After retirement he kept himself busy with various jobs.

In his younger years, Bill enjoyed woodworking, fishing and photographing nature scenes. More recently he enjoyed getting together with his friends for a game of cards or bingo or simply working on a puzzle. Bill treasured the time he spent with his son and daughter and most especially, his granddaughter Jasmine.

Those left behind to cherish his memory are his son, Thomas Quinn of Otis; his daughter, Nicole Williams and her husband, Peter, of Lee; and his granddaughter, Jasmine.

Besides his parents, Bill was predeceased by his sister, Susie Young.

Funeral notice: The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 16, 2020, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Kelly Funeral Home in Lee. Burial will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery.