Mr. William A. Bauer

November 13, 1943 - December 29, 2016

AUBURN - William A. Bauer 73 of Lisbon Falls lost his hard-fought battle with cancer on Thursday December 29th at the Androscoggin Hospice House. Bill passed comfortably surrounded by family. He was born in Lewiston November 13, 1943, the son of William E & Vertie A [Patrick] Bauer. Bill married the love of his life Margaret “Peg” Smith on March 15, 1968. Bill was a true participant within the Lisbon Community where he resided for most of his life. Bill retired as an educator for the Lisbon School System, coached track, participated in Project Graduation, organized marching practice for graduating students, & taught night school. Bill succeeded his father (William E. Bauer) as water commissioner for the Town of Lisbon. He served for 40 years most of which as the Chairman. Bill was a past Master of the Masonic Ancient York Lodge of Lisbon. Bill enjoyed spending time at their camp on Taylor Pond; being a member of several golf leagues, snowmobiling, boating, traveling & gathering with family & friends. Their favorite destination was Aruba He and Peg received honorary ambassadorship for their many years on the small island. Bill is predeceased by his father William E. Bauer and his mother Vertie Patrick Bauer. Bill is survived by his wife Peg, his two sons Ernie and his wife Brenda of Wyoming and Eric and his wife Nicole of Lisbon Falls, his two grandsons Christopher and William and many cousins. Online condolences and sharing of memories may by expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com BAUER died in Auburn, December 29th 2016, Mr William A. Bauer age 73 a resident of Lisbon Falls. Funeral services honoring Bill's life will be held THURSDAY January 5th 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Graveside committal prayers will be held later in the Spring. In lieu of flowers a scholarship has been set up in Bill’s name to assist future educators or business majors. Please address donations to the William A. Bauer Scholarship Fund Account # 37773 Lisbon Community Federal Credit Union P.O. Box 878 Lisbon, Me. 04250. Visiting hours will be held Wednesday January 4th from 7:00 - 9:00 PM with a Masonic service at 7:30. Additional visiting hours will be Thursday, January 5th beginning at 9:00 AM until the time of services at the PINETTE DILLINGHAM & LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, Lewiston, 784-4023.