Boxford, MA– William E. “Bill” Salie, Jr., 80, of Boxford, passed away November 11, 2022 at the E.N. Rogers Veterans Hospital in Bedford after a period of failing health. He was born March 19, 1942 in Malden a son of the late William E. and Essie E. (Gould) Salie.
Bill graduated from Melrose High School and Northeastern University and received his master’s degree from Suffolk University. He was a Vietnam veteran serving with the US Army from 1965-1971. After leaving the army, he was employed as an accountant for several companies before settling at Polaroid Corporation for many years before retirement.
Bill was devoted to his family and his dogs. He shared 56 years of marriage with his wife Joan L. (Spooner) Salie, and was often found with his son. He loved to help people learn and volunteered regularly as an instructor or to help someone new get the basics right. Bill served on the Boxford Fire Department, retiring as a lieutenant. He was a long-time member of Andover Sportsmen’s Club and was involved in dog breeding, sports, and rescue over many years. He volunteered at Doberman Rescue Unlimited and rescued many dogs from there that he affectionately referred to as his “old ladies”.
In addition to his wife he leaves his son William E. Salie, III and daughter-in-law Kristen M. Bessette of Hampton Falls, NH, his brother Steven Salie and sister-in-law Jean Salie of Milford, PA, his brother-in-law and sister-in-law Stuart and Dawn Spooner of North Hampton, NH, his brother-in-law Tim Spooner of North Hampton, NH and his nieces and nephews.
A private graveside service will be held in the Center Cemetery, North Hampton, NH. In lieu of traditional remembrances, donations may be made by clicking here to Doberman Rescue Unlimited of New England or by clicking here to Wounded Warrior Project Arrangements are by the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, Hampton, NH.
