William "Billy" F. Stocker

October 17, 1944 – September 8, 2023

William “Billy” “Bill” Stocker of Marblehead passed away on September 8, 2023 at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Bill was the loving soulmate of Jeannette Meyer who together shared 40 years of life adventures. Bill was predeceased by his mother, Nathalie (Corning) Stocker, his father George F. Stocker and his brother Barrie L. Stocker. The loving brother of Sharon (Stocker) Masters and her husband Chuck Masters of Cary, North Carolina. Dear uncle to Melissa D. Hale (Masters) of Holly Springs, North Carolina and Christopher B. Masters of Morehead City, North Carolina. Great uncle of Megan, Brian and Caroline. Bill also leaves behind his cousin, Jim Anthony of Marblehead, MA, best friend, like a brother for over 75 years.

Bill attended Glover Grammar School, Marblehead High School, class of 1963, where he was actively involved in both the gymnastics and track teams. Bill graduated from Wentworth Institute of Boston in 1965 receiving an Associate’s Degree in Electronic Engineering.

Bill served active duty in the United States Naval Security Group Activity from 1967 – 1969 in Bremerhaven, Germany as a CT3 (Cryptologist).

Returning home, Bill continued his career with Electronics for many years in Burlington, MA. During the mid 1980’s, Bill’s interest switched to buying, renovating and renting residential property in Amesbury and Marblehead.

In the 70’s Bill’s love of skiing since childhood, brought him to join the Wedeln Ski Club in the North Conway area. He purchased land and decided to build his very own private Ski Chalet.

Bill’s earliest summertime favorite memories and happy times with family and friends always involved sailing and boating in the harbor, the islands and surrounding waters in the Marblehead/Gloucester area. Bill especially loved his membership at the MYC “Marblehead Yacht Club”.

Visiting hours for William will be held on Sunday, September 17, 2023 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Eustis & Cornell of Marblehead, 142 Elm Street, Marblehead. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 18, 2023 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose. MA. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations please be made to Tunnels to Towers via https://t2t.org/donate/.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at eustisandcornellfuneralhome.com for William's loved ones.