William L. “Bill” Harris, 64, of New Bedford, MA passed away unexpectedly at his residence on December 17, 2021. He was born to the late Harry W. and Helen C. Harris (Costa) in New Bedford, MA on October 24, 1957.
Bill grew up in Mattapoisett, MA and graduated from Old Rochester High School in 1975. He had various jobs but his last job that he enjoyed was working at the Mattapoisett Boat Yard, helping to pull the boats in and out of the water. He also enjoyed fishing, spending time with friends and family loved walking the neighborhood and feeding the various animals around his home and his daily coffee run to Dunkin. He always went above and beyond to all that knew him and love to be a prankster and make you laugh.
He is survived by his Sisters; Ellen Hall, and Elizabeth Harris both of New Bedford, MA, his niece’s; Brandy Hall of New Bedford, MA, and Scarlite Leighton of New Bedford, MA. His close friend Nikki Canfeild and her 3 boys; Clayten, Caiden, and Carson Viveiros, all of New Bedford, MA. He is preceded in passing by his Nephew Scott Hall in 2019. And his sister Peggy Lagasse.
Visitation will be held Thursday, December 23 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, MA with funeral service at 4:00 pm.
