William L. Brewster

William was born in Utica, New York, and was a resident of New Hartford, New York. He graduated from Clarkson University in 1957 as a civil engineer. He later joined the U.S. Naval Civil Engineer Corps and served tours of duty in Vietnam, Japan, Quantico, Virginia, and Newport, Rhode Island, serving over 10 years active-duty after which he joined the Naval Reserve in which he attained the rank of captain with a total of 26 years of service.

Mr. Brewster was employed by the Johnson & Johnson Company in Massachusetts for 22 years as manager and facility engineering, retiring in 1997. He held a number of consulting positions after retirement including positions with Fidelity Investments at Smithfield, Rhode Island, Bill loved his family and spending time with sons Jeff and Kevin and their loved ones as well as his wife Carol’s boys. His grandsons Jay, Matty and Nate were his pride and joy watching them play sports, attaining good grades in school and just growing up was a great pleasure for him. He considered himself very fortunate to have a great family.

William is survived by his wife Carol Ann (Baldwin) his wife of 33 years, his sons Jeffrey and Kevin, three grandsons Jason, Matthew and Nathan Brewster and three stepsons John, Scott and Brian Sensabaugh. He was loved by many who knew him.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. April 10 at the Adirondack Community Church in Lake Placid. Burial will be in North Elba Cemetery in Lake Placid. The Rev. Derek H. Hansen, pastor, will officiate.

The M. B. Clark, Inc., Funeral Home in Lake Placid is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.mbclarkfuneralhome.com to read an expanded obituary, sign the online guest book, upload a photograph or leave condolences to be added to the memorial tribute book for the family to cherish.