William G. Driscoll Jr.

William G. Driscoll Jr. FRAMINGHAM William G. Driscoll Jr., 86, of Framingham and a former longtime resident of Ashland, passed away Aug. 19, 2008. He was the husband of the late Claire E. (Grant) Driscoll. Born in Brighton, he was the son of the late William G. Sr. and Mary Frances (McDonald) Driscoll. Mr Driscoll was a veteran of World War II, serving from 1940 to 1946 in the Pacific Theatre on the U.S.S. Portland, Shangri-La and Pecos. He attended Brighton High School, Manter Hall, and was a graduate of M.I.T. , a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and a registered professional engineer. He retired from Raytheon Equipment Division. While living in Ashland, Bill served on the Zoning Board of Appeals. As a member of the NorthEast Bicycle Club and North Medford Running Club, Bill was an avid, competitive bike racer and runner. He ran several Boston marathons in his later years. Bill Driscoll was an exemplary human being. He is survived by one brother, Robert F. Driscoll and his wife, Frances (Caggiano), of Wellfleet Green Valley, Ariz.; three sisters, Clair J. Flanders and her husband, Edward, of Hudson, N.H., Joan Martin of Palm Springs, Calif., and Helen D. Greene and her husband, Robert F., of Brighton. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and step-children. A funeral service will be held Friday, Aug. 22, at 10 a.m., in the Chapel of the Matarese Funeral Home (www.mataresefuneral.com), 325 Main St., Ashland. Burial will be private. Calling hours will be held Thursday, Aug. 21, from 5 to 8 p.m., in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Patricks Manor, 863 Central St., Framingham, MA 01701.