William “Bill” Oren Estes, Jr., 91, of Wildwood, passed away on March 4, 2020. He was a mason with Charity Lodge 43 in Bradford, Vt., formerly Jackson Lodge in West Fairlee, Vt. He was also a member of Elks Lodge in White River Junction, Vt.
Bill retired from the U.S. Postal Service in Norwich, Vt. He enjoyed the outdoors, and was an avid hunter, fisherman and beekeeper. He loved to camp and do woodworking projects.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Hilda Estes and brother, Henry “Pete” Estes.
He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Waneta Cook Estes; daughter, Rebecca (Jon) Morgan; sons, William O. Estes IV and Gary Estes; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Sally Joy Mason; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will honor his memory in a private service.