William Dalton, 73, of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2012, in his residence. Born in Granville, New York, he was the son of the late William M. and Lucille (Scholl) Dalton.

Mr. Dalton was employed as a mechanical and chemical engineer for the former SCM Allied Paper in Phoenixville for over 25 years and for Frasier Paper in Maine for over 20 years. Bill served as a Second Lieutenant, Company B, 205th Armor, in the New York Army National Guard. He was a Third Degree member of Father Stephen C. Gulovich Knights of Columbus Council 343, Granville. Bill loved his family, fishing, gardening, and especially reading. A true humanitarian, he was loved by all.

Mr. Dalton is survived by his wife, Nicoletta (Darius) Dalton, of Gorham, Maine; children, Lori wife of Doug Syrylo, of Phoenixville, Keri Dalton fiancé of Scott Stephens, of Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania, William Michael II husband of Angela Dalton, of Cumberland, Maine, and Jeremy Dalton and his fiancé Samantha Morrison, of Phoenixville; grandchildren, Josh, Doug, Jamie, Samantha and one grandchild on the way; and sisters, Carol Oates, Mary Dudla, and Margaret Davies, all of New York.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Bill's funeral service at the Campbell-Ennis-Klotzbach Funeral Home, Main Street at Fifth Avenue, Phoenixville, on Monday, May 14, 2012, at 11:00 am. Officiating will be the Rev. John J. Newns. Friends will be received from 9:30-11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in Bill's name to the Phoenixville Area Senior Center, 153 Church Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460. Condolences may be offered online at www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com.