William R. Palmer

William "Bill" Palmer of West Hyannisport, Mass., passed away Friday, Aug. 29, 2014. A Worcester, Mass., native, he was the son of the late John and Esther Palmer. He was a radio repairman during World War II. While living in Boylston, Mass., he worked for Norton Company in Worcester, retiring in 1980 and then moving to the Cape. Bill leaves his wife of 68 years, Eleanor Palmer; a daughter Susan (Michael) Summa of Virginia; a son Steven Palmer of North Carolina; a daughter-in-law Judy Palmer of Connecticut; grandsons Mark Summa, Brian Summa, Michael (Sara) Palmer and Kevin Palmer; a sister Beverly Josephson; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial visitation was held on Aug. 31 at John-Lawrence Funeral Home in Marstons Mills, Mass. Burial took place at the National Cemetary in Bourne, Mass.