William L. "Bill" Tillotson III

HARDWICK: William Locke "Bill" Tillotson III, 80, of Hardwick died peacefully on Friday, November 18 ^th , 2022 in the comfort of his home with family at his side.

He was born August 31, 1942 in Queens, New York; the son of the late William L. Tillotson JR. and Helen (McCormick)Tillotson. He graduated from Walt Whitman High School in Huntington, NY in the class of 1960.

On March 23, 1964, Bill enlisted in the United States Air Force in New York, NY, serving his country in Europe and North Africa. He was Honorably Discharged from Griffiss AFB, NY, on March 22, 1968.  Bill then entered St. Regis's College in Denver, Colorado in 1968 to study math and physics, and later graduated with a Master's in Education from Stoney Brook College on Long Island, NY, in the class of 1976.

Bill worked 26 years as a math and science teacher at Westhampton Middle and High Schools on Long Island.

He was a great outdoorsman. He loved sailing, hiking, skiing, camping, and traveling.  His family was his pride and joy.

Survivors include his wife, Lorraine of Hardwick; three daughters; Rachel Tillotson of Hardwick, Amy and Richard Lee of Boynton Beach, FL., and Emily and Les Fernandes of Woodstock, VT; grandchildren John and Ashlan Lee.

To honor his request, all Services will be private at the convenience of his family.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Hardwick Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 828, Hardwick, Vermont 05843.

Arrangements are in the care of Dian R. Holcomb of Northern Vermont Funeral Service, 60 Elm Street, Hardwick. Online condolences are welcomed at northernvermontfuneralservice.com