PORTSMOUTH- William Joseph Grenier, 79, passed away June 25, 2018. He was born in Norwalk, CT, to the late Adonias and Noella Despres Grenier.

William was a retired electrician. He is survived by his wife, Ruth; sons Eugene (Dianne), Paul (Terry), and Peter (Dawn Marie); daughter Melissa; and eight grandchildren.

A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 2, at Church of the Resurrection, 3501 Cedar Ln., Portsmouth. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the John Wayne Cancer Foundation, 210 62nd St., Newport Beach, CA 92663. Condolences may be registered at BWFosterFuneralHome.com.