William Howell Orr Jr. ’37

Bill died on Nov. 8, 2001, in Westfield, N.J., where he had lived his entire life. He was 86. He came to Princeton from Loomis. His business life was spent in insurance and banking, and he retired from the Bank of Boston in NYC in 1974.

Music played a large part in his life. At his death he was the oldest member of the Westfield Glee Club. For many years he was a member of the choir at the Presbyterian Church of Westfield. Bill also played mandolin in a band that played in nursing homes and senior centers. After he retired, he volunteered at a hospital two days a week.

Bill is survived by his devoted wife of 25 years, Mabel, four nephews, and one niece.

Bill's pleasant ways were always welcome at reunions and events. He will be missed. The class extends its sincere sympathies.

The Class of 1937