William D. Cudworth, 82, of Marion, formerly of Wareham and Acushnet, passed away September 26 at the Sippican Health Care Center.

He was the husband of the late Ann E. Harju who passed away in 1964.

William attended Wareham Public Schools and Wareham High School. A Korean War veteran, William served in the U.S. Army.

He worked for many years as an advertising composer for the New Bedford Standard Times and the Wareham Courier, retiring in 1994.

He is survived by his cousin Leonaud G. Boutin and his wife Paula of Wareham and longtime friend Sallee Serpa of Marion. He is also survived by many loving friend and relatives, and especially the loving and caring staff of the Sippican Healthcare Center.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, Sept. 30, at 11:30 a.m. in Centre Cemetery, Tihonet Rd., Wareham. Visiting with the family will be from 10-11 a.m. at the Wareham Village Funeral Home, 5 Center Street, Wareham, prior to the graveside service.

Memorial gifts may be made to the National Marine Life Center, 120 Main Street, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532 or Fidelis Hospice, 275 Martine Street, Fall River, MA 02723.

For online guestbook, visit warehamvillagefuneralhome.com.