William H. Paling, 85, died February 3 at Tobey Hospital. He was the husband of the late Barbara K. (Marble) Paling.

Born in Taunton, Mr. Paling was the son of the late Howard and Laura (O’Neill) Paling.

A longtime resident of Wareham, Mr. Paling was principal at Wareham High School for many years before becoming assistant superintendent for the Town of Wareham. He was a member of the Wareham Lodge of Elks #1548 and enjoyed fishing.

He is survived by three sons, Robert Paling and his wife Renee of Nashua, NH, David Paling and his wife Susan, and Richard Paling and his wife Beth all of Wareham; his daughter, Judith Paling of Colebrook, NH; his brother, Russell Paling of R.I.; and 13 grandchildren.

Funeral services and burial will be private.

Arrangements by Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, Wareham. To leave a message of condolence, visit: www.ccgfuneralhome.com.