William Lee Bagley, born William Lee Pope Sr., passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family after a long battle with illness. His final moments were spent with those who loved him most, a reflection of the family that remained at the center of his life.

Will was born and raised in Indiana. He proudly served in the United States Navy before a serious motorcycle accident changed the course of his life. During his recovery, he underwent multiple surgeries to rebuild his leg and shoulder. Blood transfusions received during that time later resulted in an AIDS diagnosis, a burden he carried with quiet courage for many years.

After his recovery, Will married and welcomed two sons, William Pope Jr.(BJ) and Shane Pope. The family later relocated to Maine, where life eventually led them in different directions.

Will later married Karen Bagley, becoming not only her husband but also a devoted father to her children. He proudly took the Bagley name, symbolizing the family they built together. Together, Will and Karen dedicated their lives to caring for their son, Matthew Bagley, who lived with cerebral palsy and multiple complex medical conditions. They learned to manage life-support equipment, feeding pumps, and a Hoyer lift so Matthew could spend as much of his life as possible in the comfort of his home.

Together they made countless trips from Calais to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, where Matthew was well known by the doctors, nurses, and staff. Their extraordinary love, dedication, and advocacy earned the respect of everyone who cared for him. Through their unwavering commitment, Matthew was able to experience thirteen years of life surrounded by love and family.

Three years after Matthew's passing, Karen died, a loss that profoundly affected Will. Though grieving, he remained a steady presence in the lives of Karen's daughters, Ashley and Amanda, helping guide them into adulthood and later embracing his greatest joy—being "Papa" to his grandchildren.

Before disability forced his retirement, Will worked as a plumber, mechanic, and restaurant manager. He was known for his strong work ethic, practical nature, and ability to fix just about anything. He loved fast cars, appreciated hard work, and believed in taking care of the people he loved.

Will was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Pope and Mary Helen (Gillespy) Pope; his beloved wife, Karen Bagley; and his sons, Matthew Bagley and Shayne Pope.

He is survived by his son, William Lee Pope Jr.; his daughters, Ashley Bagley and Amanda Lazore (Bagley); and his cherished grandchildren: Phoenix Turcotte, Zoey Rediker, William Bartlett, Morgan Doten-Bagley, Alexander Lane, Willard Lane Jr., Kaleigh Doten-Bagley, and Hyson Lazore.

Will is remembered as a hardworking, kind, patient, and dependable man whose quiet strength carried his family through life's greatest challenges. He gave generously of himself, loved deeply, and found his greatest purpose in caring for those around him. His legacy lives on in the family he loved, the lives he shaped, and the memories that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew him.

The family finds comfort in knowing that Will has been reunited with Karen, Matthew, Shane, and his parents. His memory will continue to live on through the many lives he touched and the enduring love he leaves behind