William W. Corcoran ’52

William W. Corcoran ’52, of Newport, R.I.; Jan. 19, of a heart attack. He served as a deep sea diver in the U.S. Navy, specializing in submarine rescue, before embarking on a long career as an attorney with Corcoran, Peckham, Hayes, Leys & Olaynack, P.C. He was a member of the Newport City Council from 1967 to 1971 and a member of the Redevelopment Agency of Newport, which was responsible for the transition of Goat Island. He was a lawyer for the Newport Preservation Society and a strong advocate for historical preservation. He was an active member of the Preservation Society for decades as well as a member of the board of directors of Bank Newport from 1963 to 2005. He was also counsel for the Visiting Nurse Service for multiple decades and served as a trustee for the John Clarke Trust for more than 40 years. He is survived by six children and their spouses, including daughters Margaret Corcoran-Leys ’86 and Jane Corcoran ’91; 13 grandchildren; two brothers, including Edward ’50; and nephew Edward II ’79.