William George Aiken, Jr., 73 passed away at home in Goodyear, Arizona on August 10, 2014. Bill was born on December 22, 1940 in Westfield, Massachusetts to William and Elizabeth (Ramsden) Aiken. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Carol (Heiden) Aiken and children: William E. Kieda and his wife Mary of West Springfield, MA; Roxanne K. Pomeroy and her husband Gary of Avon, CT; and Lisa Marie Picazo and her husband Louie of Avondale, AZ. “Grandpa” is also going to be deeply missed by grandchildren: Kevin and Alex Kieda; Catherine and Veronica Pomeroy; and Olivia and Ava Picazo. His sisters Sally Anderson of Phoenix, NY, and Marion Spitzer of Westfield, MA as well as many nieces and nephews also survive Bill.
Bill earned his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from Hampden College of Pharmacy in 1962. Bill and his wife were the proud owners of Clinton Pharmacy for 23 years. He served in the 104thTactical Fighter Group of the Massachusetts Air National Guard; was a Board Member of Woronoco Bank; and involved in numerous community and philanthropic activities.
Bill was a kind and loving man who was loved and respected by everyone who knew him and will be truly missed.A Memorial Service for Bill will be held on Sunday, August 24 at 4:00 PM at the Firtion Adams Funeral Home, 76 Broad Street, Westfield, MA. Visiting hours will precede the service from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. In lieu of flowers contributions in Bill’s name may be directed to the Westfield YMCA located at 67 Court Street. firtionadams.com
