Title	Mr.
Last Name	Gelzinis
First Name	William
Middle Name	A.
Maiden Name
Nick Name	Bill
Place of Birth	Boston, MA
Date of Birth	1933-01-29
Place of Death	Dexter, ME
Date of Death	2022-12-24
Publication	BDN 2022-12-28
Obituary	Dexter - Bill Gelzinis, 89, died December 24, 2022, at his Dexter residence. He was born January 28, 1933, in Boston, MA, a son of Peter and Mary (Barousky) Gelzinis. He attended Boston College and served in the U.S.A.F. and the Air Force Reserves. Bill worked many years for Polaroid in Boston. After moving to the Dexter area, he was a communicant of St. Anne's Church and served on its board. He also served on the Dexter Board of Appeals. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed his beagles. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Lorraine (Deprey) Gelzinis of Dexter; 2 sons ,Robert Gelzinis of Dexter and Scott Gelzinis of NH; 2 daughters, Elin and husband, Paul Pelland, of NH, and Stacy Dehart of Newcastle; 4 grandsons, Bob, Matt, Mike and Glen; and a sister-in-law, Joan Michaud of Fort Kent. Bill was predeceased by his beloved aunt, Bernice. A memorial Mass will be celebrated in the spring at St. Anne's Church, 64 Free Street, Dexter. Interment will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Dexter. Those who wish may leave written condolences at CrosbyNeal.com. To send flowers to the family of William A. Gelzinis, please visit Tribute Store. Published on December 28, 2022