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William Litchfield Obituary

Marshfield William T. Bill Litchfield, 64 years, of Marshfield, formerly of Cohasset and Maine, died Aug 22 at Bay Path in Duxbury after a short illness. Brother of Robert Litchfield of N.Y. and Marshall Litchfield of Va. He is also survived by long time companion, Jean Commesso of Marshfield and her family. Proud Papa of ll grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Bill was a long time employee of Town of Cohasset. He was a call fire fighter for many years before being appointed a permanent fire fighter in l977, retiring in 2002. Served in the U.S. Navy for 4 years during Vietnam War. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching Red Sox games, and attending many of his grandchildrens sporting events. Graveside service at Beechwood Cemetery, Cohasset on Wednesday, August 27 at l p.m. Funeral home visiting hours omitted. Arrangements by MacDonald Funeral Home, 1755 Ocean St., Rte. 139, Marshfield. In lieu of flowers contributions to Cranberry Hospice, 36 Cordage Park Circle, Plymouth, MA 02360 or the Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place W., Brookline, MA 02445-9924. For online guestbook and directions, please visit our website at macdonaldfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Aug. 25, 2008.

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Nancy Donovan-Cranston

August 19, 2022

Billy, you were the best cousin a woman could ask for. Reading your obituary once again reminded me of the days when you were a volunteer firefighter and you asked me to wake you if I heard the horns go off because the horns would never wake you up so I would call you and I still smile thinking of how you stumbled out of your bungalow trying to get those boots and gear on as you moved toward your Bronco. What an awesome memory that is. You are missed dear cousin.

Nancy Donovan-Cranston

August 26, 2008

Billy, my memories of you are intense with grief upon hearing of your passing. You were always a fine friend, neighbor and cousin of mine. My sympathy goes out to all who knew and loved you. Gods speed as you join Uncle Lawson and your parents.

Mike Casey

August 26, 2008

Mr. Litchfield,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USN during the Vietnam War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Charlie Cardillo

August 25, 2008

When I was 9 to 12 yrs of age I lived in Cohasset and was a friend of Billy. Best to the family.

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