William R. Meyer, a retired probation officer at Dorchester district court, died Tuesday, Oct. 25, at his home in Charlestown. He was 77 and also lived in West Tisbury.

In addition to his wife, Nina Rolnick Meyer, he leaves three children, Heidi Meyer of Somervllle; Larry Meyer of Santa Rosa, Calif.; and Jed Meyer of Brooklyn, N.Y.; a sister, Nancy Meyer of Sudbury; and two granddaughters.

The funeral service will be held at the Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center on Friday, Oct. 28 at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in the West Tisbury Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the care of the Chapman, Cole and Gleason Funeral Home in Oak Bluffs. Please visit ccgfuneralhome.com for online guest book and information.

A full obituary will appear in a future edition of the Gazette.