Cremated in Massachusetts-his name is inscribed on his wife's memorial
Obituary-William S Preston 77 of Oak Bluffs, MA, formerly of New York City, on February 25, 1993 of complications of a stroke he suffered last June. Husband of Frances Preston, son of the late Thomas B. Preston and Gertrude W. Preston. Also predeceased by his brother, Paul (i.e.: Charles Paul Preston) and his half brothers, Norman and Thomas. Retired in 1980 as president of Preston Advertising Inc. of New York. Received the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart of his service with the U. S. Army's Second Armored Division in North Africa and Europe during World War II. In accordance with his wishes no funeral was held. A memorial gathering will be held in the Vineyard in the spring. Gifts in his memory may be made to The Trustee of Reservations, MYTOI Restoration Fund, RFD Box 319-X, Vineyard Haven, Mass. 02568 or to any other charity. New York Times 3 March 1993, NY.
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Obituary-William S Preston 77 of Oak Bluffs, MA, formerly of New York City, on February 25, 1993 of complications of a stroke he suffered last June. Husband of Frances Preston, son of the late Thomas B. Preston and Gertrude W. Preston. Also predeceased by his brother, Paul (i.e.: Charles Paul Preston) and his half brothers, Norman and Thomas. Retired in 1980 as president of Preston Advertising Inc. of New York. Received the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart of his service with the U. S. Army's Second Armored Division in North Africa and Europe during World War II. In accordance with his wishes no funeral was held. A memorial gathering will be held in the Vineyard in the spring. Gifts in his memory may be made to The Trustee of Reservations, MYTOI Restoration Fund, RFD Box 319-X, Vineyard Haven, Mass. 02568 or to any other charity. New York Times 3 March 1993, NY.
Transcribed by Bill Preston
Cremated in Massachusetts-his name is inscribed on his wife's memorial
Obituary-William S Preston 77 of Oak Bluffs, MA, formerly of New York City, on February 25, 1993 of complications of a stroke he suffered last June. Husband of Frances Preston, son of the late Thomas B. Preston and Gertrude W. Preston. Also predeceased by his brother, Paul (i.e.: Charles Paul Preston) and his half brothers, Norman and Thomas. Retired in 1980 as president of Preston Advertising Inc. of New York. Received the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart of his service with the U. S. Army's Second Armored Division in North Africa and Europe during World War II. In accordance with his wishes no funeral was held. A memorial gathering will be held in the Vineyard in the spring. Gifts in his memory may be made to The Trustee of Reservations, MYTOI Restoration Fund, RFD Box 319-X, Vineyard Haven, Mass. 02568 or to any other charity. New York Times 3 March 1993, NY.
Transcribed by Bill Preston
Obituary-William S Preston 77 of Oak Bluffs, MA, formerly of New York City, on February 25, 1993 of complications of a stroke he suffered last June. Husband of Frances Preston, son of the late Thomas B. Preston and Gertrude W. Preston. Also predeceased by his brother, Paul (i.e.: Charles Paul Preston) and his half brothers, Norman and Thomas. Retired in 1980 as president of Preston Advertising Inc. of New York. Received the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart of his service with the U. S. Army's Second Armored Division in North Africa and Europe during World War II. In accordance with his wishes no funeral was held. A memorial gathering will be held in the Vineyard in the spring. Gifts in his memory may be made to The Trustee of Reservations, MYTOI Restoration Fund, RFD Box 319-X, Vineyard Haven, Mass. 02568 or to any other charity. New York Times 3 March 1993, NY.
Transcribed by Bill Preston
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Frances Durward Preston
1919-2008
William S Preston
1915-1993
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