Obituary: William E. Moore

William E. Moore of County Street in Attleboro died Feb. 13 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital . He was 79.

Moore was born in Attleboro to Frederick W.S. and Gladys M. Moore. He was a slitter operator for the former St. Regis Co., now Fortifiber, for more than 30 years before retiring in 1995.

Moore was a U.S. Army veteran, serving as a corporal and a radioman. He was an Attleboro resident most of his life, moving back to the city in 1997 from Norton. Moore was a member of the Plainville Baptist Church .

After retiring, Moore transported people to different soup kitchens in the Attleboro area.

Moore was preceded in death by his wife Trudy. He is survived by his son William Andrew Moore of Attleboro, daughter Kathleen Becker and her husband Paul of Taunton, sisters Elizabeth Fontneau of Attleboro and Barbara Kelly and her husband Joseph of Onset as well as many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in Moore's memory can be sent to your local church, soup kitchen or homeless shelter.

To light a candle and/or sign a memorial register, go to www.hathawayfunerals.com or call 508-222-0498.