William "Bill" C. Lapham

Pawtucket – William “Bill” C. Lapham, 88, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Born in Pawtucket, he was a lifelong resident of the city, and the son of the late William E. and Hazel J. (Chalk) Lapham. Bill was a veteran of the U.S. Army who proudly served overseas in Germany. He was the proprietor of the family business, Lapham Nursery, Pawtucket, which was established in 1880 by his grandfather. He worked well into his 80’s and retired just recently in 2021. To refer to Bill as a sports fanatic would be an understatement! He traveled the country from arena to arena, including thirty-two World Series games, numerous Super Bowls, Stanley Cup finals and NBA Finals. Whether a spectator or special guest, Bill never passed up a fishing tournament, swim meet, or a trip to New York to watch a boxing match or attend the Boxing Hall of Fame, which he was a card holding member of. He also enjoyed the local sports scene and was a regular at Seekonk Speedway, where he competed in many races,...