William L. Hingston Jr.

William L. Hingston Jr. CLAREMONT — William Lee “Bill” Hingston Jr., 76, passed away at the Jack Byrne Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire, in the arms of his wife on July 6, 2021. Cancer came, found him and took him away despite his courageous battle, leaving behind a family of broken hearts. Born on May 21, 1945, in Brooklyn, New York, to Dr. William and Helene (Walpole) Hingston. Bill grew up in Williamstown, New Jersey, the eldest of seven siblings. Graduating from Saint Joseph’s High School in Camden, New Jersey, in 1963, he continued his education at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison, New Jersey. It was here he met the woman he would spend the rest of his life with, Carlynn Harris. Bill graduated in 1967 with a bachelor’s degree in political science. He served six years in the U.S. Army Reserves. Bill and Carlynn married in 1967 and raised three sons in Claremont, New Hampshire. When his boys were younger, he loved to organize pickup games with anyone who wanted to play. Known fondly as Mr. H by so many through the years, he was an encouraging figure in many lives. He lived his life putting others ahead of himself. If you had a problem, he was someone you turned to as he would listen and provide helpful advice to lighten your load. Bill loved reading about, watching and playing sports. His knowledge of sports facts was vast, a lifelong fan of all the Philadelphia teams. Music was also his passion, building an extensive and eclectic vinyl collection through the years, with Lou Reed at the top of the list. He enjoyed getting to know people and loved to travel, especially his early morning walks alone in a new city or country from Margaret Bridge in Budapest, the sidewalks of Tallinn, to a stroll along the Bosphorus in Istanbul. Bill cared for his wife with love and unending support as she struggled with OCD throughout the years. On Nov. 11, 2020, they celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary. Bill and Carlynn were soulmates and spent all their time together. Surviving him are his wife, Carlynn; William Hingston III and wife Wen, of Staten Island, New York, Peter Hingston and partner Amy Hood, of Lee, New Hampshire, and Cal Hingston and wife Nici, of Claremont, New Hampshire. Happily added to the family were his grandchildren, Alexus Hang, Lu Lee Hingston, Madeleine Hingston, Isabelle Hingston and Ophelia Hingston. Bill spent as many delightful moments with his grandchildren as he could. They appreciated his positive attitude, undivided attention, sense of humor and how loved he made them feel. He was predeceased by his parents; brothers, Geoffrey Hingston and Timothy Hingston; as well as best friends, Bev and Darrell Sanborn. Surviving him are brothers, Richard Hingston and wife Marjorie, of Newark, Delaware, Michael Hingston and wife Marie, of Bath, Pennsylvania, Thomas Hingston and wife Diane, of Branchville, New Jersey, and sister, Alicia Hingston and partner Barry Cahoon, of Danville, Vermont; sister-in-law, Leanne Jaworski, of Norwalk, Connecticut; as well as many well-loved nieces and nephews. After college, Bill began his career as an insurance claims adjuster in Philadelphia, Portland, Maine, and Claremont, New Hampshire, working for GAB Business Services. In later years, he and his partner had their own claims adjusting business, Twin Valley Adjusters Inc. in Newport, New Hampshire. Here, Bill and Carlynn worked side by side for years until retiring in 2011. He was well-respected for his professionalism and ability to put people at ease during difficult moments in their lives. On June 19, 2017, while on a walk in Portland, Maine, Bill suffered a cardiac arrest. Right behind him on the path was Dr. Jonathan Eddinger who performed CPR and saved his life. Our gratitude towards the doctor is boundless. With these additional years given to him, he took no day for granted and lived life to the fullest. We wish to thank the oncology department at the Kane Center at Valley Regional Hospital for their compassionate care, especially Dr. Matthew Sullivan, as well as the doctors and nurses who cared for him at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and the Jack Byrne Center. He was always in the best of hands. Per his request, there will be no funeral services. He would rather that when you think of him, do so with a smile, go to a ball game, take a walk, see new sights and sign up for a class to learn CPR. The family is planning a celebration of his life in the fall, his favorite season of the year. If so wished, you may send a donation to either the New Hampshire American Heart Association or the Kane Center at Valley Regional Hospital. Arrangements are with Stringer Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 146 Broad St., Claremont, NH 03743. To view an online memorial or send a private message of condolence, visit www.stringerfh.com.