William A. Floster, 72, of Bridgton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at Massachusetts General Hospital after a brief illness, with his loving family by his side.

The son of Frank and Elizabeth Floster, “Bill” was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on October 19, 1949. He was raised in South Plainfield, New Jersey along with his two brothers, and graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 1972 with a degree in Business. After graduation, he worked as a purchasing agent for Conair Corporation and Mattel, Inc.

Bill married Judy Rother on May 28, 1983, and they enjoyed nearly forty years of steadfast, devoted marriage. After vacationing each summer in his early years on Crystal Lake in Harrison, they moved to Bridgton, Maine, in 1987, thoroughly appreciating the slower pace of rural life.

While in Maine, Bill worked for Hancock Lumber and a number of small businesses in the area. In 2006, he and his wife purchased a seasonal restaurant on the causeway in Na- ples, Maine, which they owned and operated for ten years. Bill was proud to own a business and employ many members of the local community.

At his core, Bill was a dedicated family man. He loved nothing more than the simple pleasure of spending time with his family. His biggest joy in life was raising his two sons. He was actively involved in Boy Scouts, teaching his children and other scouts important life and wilderness skills. He was a fixture on the sidelines of his children’s sporting events, and cherished celebrating his family members’ achievements and milestones.

Bill had many interests and hobbies. He was an avid outdoorsman, and spent many hours camping, fishing, and boating on the lakes of Western Maine with his family. He enjoyed antiquing with his wife, and building collections of various items over time. Bill also had a discerning taste in music, and loved listening to his favorite bands, attending concerts, and discovering new musicians. He was a lifelong reader, always seeking to learn about new things. A staunch supporter of freedom, liberty, and the American way of life, he could always be found tuning in to his favorite talk radio shows and staying up-to-date on current events. But, at the end of the day, Bill was most happy spending time with family around the kitchen table with a good cup of coffee.

Bill leaves behind his wife Judy of Bridgton; son Brian of Portland, Oregon; son and daughter-in-law Kevin and Jenna of Merrimac, Massachusetts; brother Jack of West Paris; sister-in-law Lorraine of Jacksonville, Florida; many nieces and nephews, and extended family in the New Jersey area.

He was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Elizabeth Floster of Harrison; and brother Frank of Jacksonville, Florida.

Visiting hours will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, August 26 at the Chandler Funeral Home in Bridgton, Maine. Services will be held at the Harrison Village Cemetery at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 27.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Bill’s name to the Tunnels to Towers Foundation online at https://t2t.org/donate/.