PLAISTOW, NH: John W. "Bill" Judson, Jr., 82, passed away on November 12, 2016 at Holy Family Hospital. He was the husband of Dorinda (Howland) Judson.

Born in Plaistow, NH on August 28, 1934, he was the son of the late John W. Sr., and Janie P. (Matthews) Judson.

Bill graduated from Haverhill Trade School, Class of 1953, and then joined the U. S. Navy. He served as a Machinist Mate Third Class onboard the U.S.S. Forrestal, and following eight years of service was honorably discharged in 1960. He took great pride in being a "plank owner" of the U.S.S. Forrestal. He then began a fulfilling 38 year career at Western Electric working as a Layout Operator and then as an Engineering Assistant before retiring in 1997.

Bill was a member of First Baptist Church in Plaistow, Plaistow Fish & Game Club, Plaistow Fire Dept. for 38 years, Masonic Lodge in Kingston, NH, and was Plaistow Fire Inspector for 17 years.

Besides his loving wife of 57 years, Bill is survived by his son John W. "Jay" Judson, III and his wife Kelly of Plaistow; grandsons, Aaron and Benjamin Judson of Plaistow; sister, Donna M. Foy and husband John of Newton, NH and one niece and one nephew.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Thursday, November 17th, at 11:00 a.m., at the First Baptist Church, 122 Main Street, Plaistow, NH. Interment at Plaistow Cemetery will be private. Arrangements under the direction of Dole, Childs & Shaw Funeral Home, 148 Main Street, Haverhill. Donations in Bill's name may be made to Plaistow Fire Assoc., 27 Elm Street, Plaistow, NH 03865.

Online condolence may be sent to www.dcsfuneralhome.com