Alton, NH

Joseph Henry (Bill) Julian, born July 14, 1928 passed away peacefully on September 24, 2016, at home in Alton NH, surrounded by his family.

He was born in Jackman Maine and enlisted in the USAF in 1947 at Fort Banks Massachusetts. He was the young age of 19. He retired as a Senior Master Sargeant in July 1968. He was a tactical fighter mechanic and retired as a supervisor of said mechanics. During is military career, he served in the 48th Fighter Squadron, 23rd Fighter Group, 81st Tactical Squadron, 62nd Fighter Interceptor Squadron, 465th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, 75th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, 3245th CLM Squadron. His noticeable medals received were the Korean Service Medal, United Nations service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and good conduct Medal. He served in Massachusetts twice, Korea, Bangor Maine twice, Michigan, England, and lastly at Hanscom Air Base Massachusetts he retired and settled in Merrimack NH..

As a young boy in Jackman Maine he loved being around the airplanes at the small airport and dreamed of being a pilot. Upon retirement he was employed at the Nashua Aviation, where he persued his dream taking classes during his lunch hour. His dream was realized, and he received his pilot license in 1970.

Growing up in the northern woods of Maine, he always loved the out doors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and while raising his young family, camping vacations always brought them back to the north woods of Jackman Maine. They camped deep in the woods, across the lake, or by the stream.

He was considered a snowbird. For nearly 20 years, he traveled with his wife, and annually headed south to Florida in the Fall, and returned to Sanford Maine each Spring. He was close enough to NASA and to witness the rocket launches was a huge event for him and his neighborhood.

He was excellent at solving crossword puzzles, and the NY Times was a favorite.

He leaves behind his 4 children, Glenda Julian in Rumford Maine, Mit Julian inLewiston Maine, Patty Belanger of Alton NH, and Lorraine ( Pumpkin) Levesque of Jackman Maine. 7 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren. He is now joining his grandson Ian, and the love of his life Louise, whom he has waited to be with for 18 years. Be happy now Dad, you are with her.

Please leave your words of remembrance and thoughts at: www.peasleefuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to "Support of Caregivers of Elderly Veterans with Dementia". 1-352-376-1611. 1-800-324-8387 www.cidrr8.research.va.gov/dementia_caregiver/