William Lord Coleman, a summer resident of Chilmark for more than 35 years, died August 21. He was 74.

Bill loved boating, clamming, fishing, and sitting on the front porch of Alley’s General Store.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his twin sister, Betsy; and his son, Justin. He is survived by his wife, Julie; daughter, Chandra; son in law, Lawrence; and three grandchildren, three nieces, and four nephews.

A funeral will be held this week in Chapel Hill, N.C. A memorial service will be held on the Vineyard next year, on August 21, 2018.

Arrangements are under the care of the Donaldson Funeral and Cremation, donaldsonfunerals.com.