William C. (Bill) Southwick, 88, of Old Orchard Beach, passed away on Sunday November 24, 2013, at Maine Veteran's Home in Scarborough. He was born in Philadelphia, PA., on August 20, 1925, a son of Charles and Elizabeth (Betty) Brines Southwick. He was raised by his mom and step dad John J. Manning and was educated in many schools. Bill served his country in the United States Navy from 1942 to 1946. He met his lovely bride Jeannette in June of 1946 and they were married three months later. Earlier, Bill was employed by Saco Lowell Foundry, Leon St. Marie Appliance Repair, where he learned his trade and Sears and Roebuck.. Later, he established Bill's Appliance in 1949, with his wife Jean, serving York county for 56 years. He was a member of Refrigeration Service Engineers Society. Bill had a saying "He never met a person he did not like". He was a member of American Legion Post 57 in Old Orchard Beach, a member of the Masons in Old Orchard Beach and Goodwin's Mills and a member of the Kora Shriners Log Rollers. He also was very active in the Knights of Columbus J J Mullen Council 2266 serving in all offices including Grand Knight, Past Faithful Navigator and former district deputy and state ceremonials director. He was predeceased by his wife of 59 years Jeannette (Houle) Southwick on March 24, 2005. He is survived by two sons - Bill and his wife Carolyn of Biddeford Rick and his wife Becky of Old Orchard Beach One daughter - Beverly Glaude and her husband Leo of Biddeford Six grandchildren - Kevin Glaude, Kim Parlin and her husband Mike, Melanie Budd and her husband Michael, Jennifer McGrath and her husband Jeremy, Sharon DiNino and her husband Patrick and Jason Southwick and his wife Christy Ten great grandchildren Visiting Hours will be from 4-7PM Wednesday at Cote Funeral Home, 87 James Street, Saco. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00AM Friday at St. Margaret's Church in Old Orchard Beach. Burial will be private. To sign the guestbook or leave condolences to the family go to www.cotefuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice or to Knights of Columbus Memorial Fund - P.O. Box 613 - Old Orchard Beach, ME. 04064