William (“Bill”) K. Friend, of Hingham, passed away unexpectedly on August 3, 2021 at the age of 75 from heart failure. Bill earned his BA in Business Administration from Ohio University and Juris Doctor from The Ohio State University. An attorney, he was a Member of the Massachusetts, Ohio, and American Bar Associations. Bill held senior level corporate executive positions throughout his career with responsibility for legal departments of public corporations where he provided expertise in general corporate, real estate, contract, trademark, employment, bankruptcy and securities law. In his retirement, Bill proudly volunteered for and served on the Board of Directors for New England Wildlife Center and South Shore Country Club.
Bill, a devoted husband and father, is survived by his wife of 50 years, Linda, and his daughter, Elizabeth. A lover of life, he was a humorous storyteller, avid reader of mystery books, determined backyard tomato gardener, and dedicated Ohio State University football fan.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. For additional information, please visit https://everloved.com/life-of/william-friend/