William "Bill" Gellatly Buick of Ashlar Village, Wallingford, formerly of North Haven, died on Jan. 30 at the Masonicare Hospice. He was the loving husband of the late Helen Potter Buick. Bill was born on Feb. 17, 1923 in Dundee, Scotland, son of the late William and Wilhelmina Anderson Buick. He came to the U.S. in 1947 and worked for the Gannett Company for over 30 years. During World War II, he served in the British Navy as a communications officer. One of the most dramatic moments of his life occurred when his ship, The Egyptian, was torpedoed in the North Atlantic. He was one of only three survivors.

Bill had been an active member of Scottish and Connecticut Masonry for over 71 years. A talented musician, he was passionate about music and played the violin for 83 years. He also played a number of other instruments, including the saxophone, bagpipes and mandolin.

He is survived by two children, William P. Buick and his wife Katherine of New Haven and Bonnie Buick of East Haven; three grandchildren, Robert Buick and his wife Gretta of New Haven, Andrew Buick and his wife Rissa Sison of Brooklyn, New York, and William D. Buick of Boulder, Colorado; and his sister May Fearon of Alberta, Canada. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews in the U.S., Canada, and Scotland. He was predeceased by three siblings, Norman Buick, John Buick, and Renee Low. www.beecherandbennett.com.

Family and friends are invited to attend his memorial service at the Hartog Activity Center at Ashlar Village, Cheshire Rd., Wallingford, on Saturday, Feb. 16, at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Masonic Charity Foundation, 74 Cheshire Rd., P.O. Box 70, Wallingford, CT 06492. Beecher & Bennett, 2300 Whitney Ave, Hamden, is in charge of arrangements. To send a condolence please see obituary at