William Duvall Ladd
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Of Chevy Chase, MD, passed away May 7 at age 91. Bill was born and raised in Washington, DC, and served briefly in the Army during the Korean War. He was devotedly married to his high school sweetheart, Joanne Dillon for 56 years until her death in 2007. A stock broker by profession and an avid volunteer, Bill enjoyed hiking, gardening, travel, games of all kinds, sports, history, and reading. He was a member of the Society of the Cincinnati and the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club. Bill is survived by his children, Bill Jr. (Cindy), Jim, and Katherine (Jack); and his beloved grandchildren Caroline, Will, John and Margaret Railey. A memorial service at Arlington National Cemetery and celebration of Bill's amazing life are planned for a later date.