Doris M. Forman, 81, of North Hills died on September 3, 1999. She is survived by her husband, Harry N. Forman; by her sister, Elizabeth M. F. Cort of Wellesley, MA, a niece, Diane Coleman of Canton, MA, and a nephew, Dwight Fletcher of Bristol, RI. The funeral was private.

"He was one of the good guys," said a golfing buddy of longtime Port Washington resident William "Bill" Richardson, 80, who died in his sleep at his home in Las Vegas on Sept. 1, 1999.

Bill and his wife, Betty, arrived in Port Washington in 1960 and lived here until July of this year when they moved to Las Vegas. During their 40 years in Port Washington, Bill and Betty successfully owned and operated family restaurants.

Bill was well known for "never knowing any strangers." He was not only conversant on a broad range of topics, but was also an outstanding listener, as many people who sought his counsel would attest.

Bill will be mostly remembered by his beloved golfing buddies at Plandome Country Club where he was an active member for nearly 30 years. In the last 10 years or so only extremely bad weather would keep him off the course. His love of golf was matched only by the deep friendships he had with his fellow Plandome members. One of Bill's good friends, who came to say farewell to Bill and Betty last month, told his son, "Your father is the most popular guy at the Club. None of us can believe he's leaving."

In fact, it was hard for Bill and Betty to leave their many friends in Port Washington and Plandome. Just last month Bill told his son, "Port is a great town. It's a terrific place to work and raise a family, but, most important, Port is a town that respects and values working people."

Las Vegas offered Bill the lure of year-round golf as well as an opportunity to come out of retirement to work for one of his closest friends, Mike Conway, president of National Airlines. Bill had just assumed the new role as manager of the soon-to-be created Club National. This Club would provide National travelers a private place to rest and conduct business at the Las Vegas airport. And, not surprisingly, Bill was quickly creating a good reputation at National. When his son recently called the National 800 reservation and told the ticket agent that Bill was his father, the agent responded, "Oh yes, we've heard only great things about your father. We are all looking forward to meeting him and working with him." When Bill hears this story, his face lit up. He had once again worked his magic.

Bill was also a life-long member of the Elks Club and could be found almost every week at their Friday evening dinners which he enjoyed tremendously. Bill, a graduate of the University of Nebraska and a WWII veteran, was born in Seattle in 1919. He grew up there and in Salt Lake City. He also attended the University of Utah.

Bill leaves behind his wife, Betty, daughter Jo Ann Paolucci of Brussels, Belgium, and son Jeff of Washington, D. C. He is also survived by his two grandchildren, Nicky and Julia in Brussels, and his niece, Cheryl Richardson of Anchorage, Alaska.

The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Friends of the Port Washington Library. Letters of condolence can be sent c/o National Airlines, 6020 Spencer Street, Las Vegas, Nevada 89119, att: Betty Richardson. A memorial service in Port Washington will be held in September or October. Details are pending.