William R. Needham, age 75, of Peabody, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022.  He was born on October 11, 1946, the son of the late Francis Needham Sr. and Florence Needham (Wall).  He was a graduate of Lynn Classical High School.  He was a Vietnam War Veteran serving with the U.S. Army.  Prior to his retirement, he was a Lobsterman, Mechanic and an Electrician.  William enjoyed gardening and fishing.  He is survived by his wife Rose French, his brothers Francis Needham Jr., Michael Needham and Paul Needham, his children Jonathan Needham, Melissa Bobbitt, William Needham Jr. and Lisa Needham, the mother of his children, Pauline Needham, his grandchildren Magdalena Needham, Tyler Bobbitt and Sylvie Bobbitt and his kitties Samantha and Jessie Bell.