William Thomas Malone

COLUMBUS - William (Bill) Thomas Malone, age 73, passed away on Sunday November 20th at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, OH surrounded by loved ones. He succumbed to complications from diabetes. He was born on October 1, 1949 in New Haven, CT to the late William Thomas and Evelyn May (Colburn) Malone.

Bill was a longtime resident of Columbus, retiring from Abbott Nutrition (formally Ross Products) in 2005 where he worked as a statistician in Research & Development for 28 years. He graduated in 1977 from Miami University of Ohio with a Master’s Degree in Mathematics. Bill will be remembered for his kind heart, generosity, intelligence, humor and quick wit. He was an avid golfer and tennis player who also loved to ride his bicycle on deserted country roads. He loved nature and outdoor adventures, including his many trips down the Kokosing River, long before it became the first designated water trail in Ohio. His favorite vacation spot was Green Turtle Cay in the Abaco Islands, Bahamas. His niece and nephew cherish the time they spent with Bill on Green Turtle Cay doing jigsaw puzzles in the evening, going on adventures to nearby islands and walking the two miles to town each morning to buy local pastries and freshly made coconut bread. He had a passion for good food and was always on the lookout for the best local eateries. Bill also enjoyed gardening and spending time with his cats. He rescued many stray cats, giving generously to animal rescue organizations.

He is survived by his sisters, Karen Lynn (Mike) Wilson of Virginia Beach and Robin Sue (Glenn) Dickmann of Fremont, Michigan, niece Kathryn Elise Dickmann of Broomfield, CO, nephew Thomas Alan (Jaime) Dickmann and great niece Evelynn Bailey of Saint Joseph, MI, and special friend Tonya Jilek of Palm Beach, FL.

Memorial contributions can be made to the following animal rescue organization or humane society of the donor’s choice: Cat Welfare Association 741 Wetmore Road Columbus, OH 43214 Phone (614) 268-6096 http://www.catwelfareassoc.org/

A private family gathering will be held in Wilton, Maine to scatter Bill’s ashes at Wilson’s Pond according to his wishes.