William P. Seymour, Jr., age 75, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 in Charlton Memori-al Hospital. He was the loving husband of Maureen (Tafe) Seymour to who he was married for 56 years.
Born in Newport, RI a son of the late William P., Sr. and Irene (Young) Seymour he was a long-time resident of Swansea. A welder for Spector Metal for over thirty years and previously worked for Tower Iron Works, Inc. A Seekonk Speedway and NASCAR enthusiast, he also enjoyed watching the New England Patriots, quahogging, relaxing by the water at the Town Beach boat ramp, but mostly time he spent with his family.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters all of Swansea, Christine Desmarais and her husband Richard, Tracie Ferneza and her husband Scott and Robyn Rego and her husband Richard; two sisters, Patricia Stinson and Jean Roy; four grandchildren, Corey Desmarais, Kasie Desmarais, Nicholas Ferneza and Wyatt Rego and many nieces and nephews.
Services will be private. Contributions in his honor may be made to Swansea Animal Shelter or non-profit Project Spay of Swansea.