Stockton Springs - Captain Bill (William) Stevenson, (53) of Stockton, ME, passed away tragically on September 24, 2022, as a result of a car accident. Bill was born on March 25, 1969 in Salem, Massachusetts to his proud parents of Mary Romayne Barnett and William (Chuck) Albert Stevenson, to whom he is predeceased. Bill is survived by his three girls who he loved and endeared: Hannah Stevenson, Olivia Stevenson, and Mariah Spindle. Bill is also survived by his cherished siblings, Lori Fishell, Sarah Stevenson and Matthew Stevenson.
Bill's career has involved a boat in one way or another. He joined the U.S. Coast Guard in 1989 at the age of 20, serving on the USCG Spar which he sailed on for three years out of Portland, ME - and serving at sea during the Persian Gulf War conducting marine law enforcement. After serving in the war, Bill returned to Portland to complete his Coast Guard career performing search and rescue. With his love of the marine industry remaining strong, Bill obtained his bachelor's degree in Nautical Science from Maine Maritime Academy, and subsequently served as the General Manager for Devereux Marine in Castine, ME until he launched his own marine business. Bill started his business on his own from the ground up through perseverance and his exceptionally strong work ethic. Succeeding through the growing pains of a business start-up, Bill successfully operated his business - Penobscot Bay Yacht Exchange - for two and a half decades up until his passing.
For those who knew Bill well, they know that there was only one thing he loved more than boats, and that was his girls. From the moment they were born, they became the center of his universe. He was so proud of them, and would share story upon story about them to his friends and customers - to which they very likely grew tired of hearing! His love for them was endless. There were many things Bill loved to do, but being a dad exceeded them all. He was a gentle, loving father and his girls loved him, and will continue to love him, more than anything in the world.
Bill also had musical talent, with the ability to play just about any musical instrument that was put in his hands - especially the guitar. In his spare time, to which he had little, he would play in a local band. Bill was charismatic and entertaining, always the life of the party. It was impossible to be in a room and not know Bill was present. He would draw people in with his sense of humor and story-telling, radiating a positive energy that people simply wanted to be around. Bill would go above and beyond to help out a family member, friend or customer and was often the person people would call when they were in a jam and needed a hand.
Bill will be remembered by his close friend, Scott Hanscom, who he referred to as his brother, in addition to numerous customers, friends, family and community members. Bill is also remembered by his dear friend and companion, Tina Adams.
Bill will be cremated per his request, and details will be released once memorial service details have been determined.