Former Coles River Club member Bill McInnis passed away on Thursday.
William T. McInnis, age 75, died
September 25, 2014 at his home in Swansea after a long illness with family by
his side. He was the husband of Ellen K. (Smith) McInnis.
Bill, the son of the late Clement K. and Lillian (Hare) McInnis, was born in
Providence on September 5, 1939. He grew up in Riverside; it was there that he
married Ellen on May 21, 1960. They lived in Barrington, where they raised
their family, for over 30 years before moving to Swansea 14 years ago.
He was a graduate of East Providence High School, SMU-now UMass Dartmouth,
Class of 1962 and served in the Coast Guard Reserves. A mechanical engineer, he
had a long career with the U.S. Navy's Naval Undersea Warfare Center, retiring
in 1995 after almost 30 years.
Bill had many interests and talents. He was an avid sailor, golfer, cyclist and
artist. Over the years, he especially enjoyed painting and woodworking and his
home, along with those of his family, are full of his art. Bill was a lifelong
learner who always enjoyed the challenge of whatever opportunity arose.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter Susan Scribner of
Waterbury Center, VT, son James McInnis of Brunswick, ME, brother Steven M.
McInnis of Newport, RI, grandchildren Sara, Cecilia, Taylor, Eric and Brandy
and many nieces and nephews. He was father of the late Nancy Ann Johnson and
brother of the late Marjorie Lembo.
Visiting hours will be held Tuesday, September 30, 2014 from 4-6 PM in the
WARING SULLIVAN HOME OF MEMORIAL TRIBUTE AT BIRCHCREST, 189 Gardners Neck Rd.,
Swansea. Burial private. Contributions in his honor may be made to Southcoast
Visiting Nurse Assn., 200 Mill Rd., Fairhaven, MA 02719.
