William S. "will" Wheeler

Atkinson, NH: William S. "Will" Wheeler, 17, a lifelong resident of Atkinson died on August 16, 2014 at home of natural causes.

Born in Derry, NH, and raised in Atkinson, NH, son of Craig and Edwina (Baker) Wheeler, he attended Atkinson Academy and Timberlane Regional Middle School. Will was entering his senior year at Central Catholic High School, where he was an honor student and a member of the Varsity Football Team, which captured a MIAA title in his junior year. He was also a member of the winter and spring track teams, specializing in hurdles and the relay.

A member of St. Luke the Evangelist Parish at Holy Angels Church, he was employed at Market Basket for three years. He was also a member of the Grid Iron Weight Lifting Club and enjoyed skiing, fishing, going to the beach, watching WWE, and listening to music. An avid Red Sox and Patriots fan, one of his most treasured memories was attending a Patriots A.F.C. Championship Game.

He is survived by his parents Craig and Edwina (Baker) Wheeler, a brother, Shawn Wheeler, all of Atkinson, paternal grandparents, William and Judy (Rossetti) Wheeler of Shoreham, NY, maternal grandparents, Samuel and Charlotte (Garceau) Costanzo of Lititz, PA, and several aunts, uncles, cousins, classmates, and friends.

Relatives and friends may call on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home, 116 Main Street, Route 121A, Plaistow, NH. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2014 at 10 a.m. at Holy Angels Church, 8 Atkinson Depot Road, Plaistow, NH. Burial will take place on Saturday, August 23, 2014 in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Coram, NY. Memorial donations may be made to Central Catholic High School, 300 Hampshire Street, Lawrence, MA 01841. To leave a message of condolence for the family please visit our website, www.brooksidechapelfh.com.