John WM

Druary Jr.

Bill was born October 1,1949 in Savannah, GA son of John W Druary and Billie Jean (Short). He grew up in a military family as his father was stationed throughout the US and Germany. The family settled in Riverside, CA when Bill was a teenager. He acquired strong work ethic and a love for adventure and sporting. He was involved in cars, planes, parachute test jumps, motorcross racing over 100 Ironman competitions.

Bill obtained his law degree from Western State University (JD) and set up a solo practice in CA. In 1989 after vacation in Acadia, Bill relocated to Maine and joined the law firm in Waterville Marden Dubord Bernier & Stevens. He practiced for 47 years trying over 350 cases to a jury verdict. He had a strong background in litigation, personal injury defense and trial skills. He provided instruction as a faculty member of Maine College of Trial Advocacy. He was AV - rated by Martindale-Hubbell and included in The Best Lawyers in America for Personal injury litigation-defendants. After a short retirement Bill returned to law, establishing mediation services through Druary Law LLC.

Bill enjoyed adventure and nature hiking, aviation and spending home life surrounded by his Greyhounds and soulmate Elizabeth.

Elizabeth would like to thank Northern Lights Cancer Care/LaFayette and Dana Farber for providing excellent care. Also extend gratitude to Beacon Hospice/Augusta for supportive compassionate care in final weeks of life.