Birth date: Jun 19, 1941 Death date: Jul 11, 2023
William J. “Bill” Reader, age 82, of Lewes, DE, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Born on June 19, 1941, in New Castle, DE, he was the son of the late William J. and Teresa (Silfies) Reader. A native Delawarean, B Read Obituary
My condolences to you on the passing of your husband Bill. You always spoke so lovingly of him and I know you will have a lifetime of terrific memories.
Dear Joan and Family,
I was saddened to hear of your loss. Please know how very sorry I am, and you all are in my thoughts. I will always remember the good times we had at Bull Hill. Memories of love and friendship are treasures to carry with you always. Rest in peace, Bill. Dick Walls -- New Castle, DE
When I read the obituary for Bill I was at once saddened at our loss and overwhelmed at the accuracy in all aspects of his remarkable life. He is the man most of us would aspire to be. My favorite memory: the HP Avondale Division had been challenged to a flag football game by the New Jersey Division and they travelled to Avondale and whipped us good (their team played regularly in a league and ours was a pickup team). It was to be a home and home series, so we went to NJ for redemption - and got it big time since we now had a secret weapon, Bill Reader. I was lucky enough to be on the receiving end of a pass Bill threw about 40 yards in the air which went for a touchdown. That so demoralized the opposition that they wanted no more to do with us and especially Bill. I am so glad that he fulfilled his desire to retire to Lewes and that he was so impactful in restorations there.
Bob Wynne
Dear Joan, family and friends,
Sending my love, thoughts, and care. Please let your memories bridge your grief with all your love and happiness in your life. Take care and know you are not alone. Anne Carroll
Bill and I graduated from Wm. Penn together. Class of 1959. He was voted most athletic by his classmates. Go figure. The last time we spoke was at our 50th high school reunion. Fond memories were exchanged. Rest in peace my fellow grad. Joe Lagowski, Conroe, Tx.
Dearest Joan......We are saddened to know of Bill's passing. Our memories of time spent with both of you are of a loving couple quick to smile, laugh and share good times. Our thoughts are with you, your family and friends and we pray that all your special memories bring you peace. May he Rest in Peace.
Vic & Barbara Hawke
Bill was a kind man and a fine gentleman. I enjoy the memory of him at the groundbreaking ceremony for HP’s Little Falls plant, where he exchanged light banter with the governor, his boyhood friend Mike Castle. Rest in peace, Bill. Nick Fina
Uncle Bill was a quiet, calming presence and always kind and interesting. I will miss him. Rest in peace. Until we meet again. . .
My deepest condolences to you dear Joan and family. I am so sorry for your loss of a very special person in your life as well as in our community. My memory about Bill is all about the Overalls Lightship. Our "Bills" loved her and devoted years to her and restored her to the beauty she is under your Bill's leadership. What a legacy he has left. Sending you loving hugs. Silvia Ritchie
