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William Dillon Obituary

Of Charlestown, suddenly Aug. 2, 2008. Loving fiance of Jane Fratalia-Beaton. Beloved son of the late Margaret (Dinn) & William G. Dillon. Devoted brother of Bernard Dillon & his wife Mary, Robert Dillon & his wife Mary, John Dillon & his loving companion Dorothy Harris, and the late Margaret Buckley & her surviving husband Gerard. Stepfather of Lisa Mitchell, Annemarie & Ernest Fratalia. Dear friend of Henry Patterson & his wife Claudine. Survived by several nieces, nephews & grandchildren. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8 p.m. at The Frank H. Carr Funeral Home, 220 Bunker Hill St., CHARLESTOWN followed by a Funeral Service at 8 PM. Relatives and friends are invited. Interment will be private. Late U.S. Air Force veteran of Vietnam War. Retired mail handler at South Postal Annex & member of The Mail Handlers Union Local #301. In lieu of flowers, kindly make memorial donations in Bill's name to the charity of your choice. For guestbook, obituary & directions visit: www.carrfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 4 to Aug. 6, 2008.

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Lisa

July 29, 2025

So much time has passed Bill. I miss you so much. Your Cameron Walker is turning 18 shortly. You would be showing him off and embarrassing him for sure! Alot had changed in the recent years, and I know you would've been my greatest supporter, cheering for me to "keep going, I got you." Mom has sure needed you as of late too, send her some love. The boys talk of you sometimes, funny what they remember. Maddie would've loved being spoiled by you, thank you for sending me that girl. Wish you could be here for all their milestones Bill. I miss you n love you.

Lisa

July 30, 2022

I miss you every day, as I did when you first left us. I often say Bill would love this restaurant, or Bill would be at every one of the kids game he could get to. Or Bill would go there with us. I found myself describing you to a co worker the other day and it made me laugh and cry at the same time. So much in life you are missing here, but I know you're around in all the little things. I always look to you for advice n hope you are listening and guiding me from wherever you are. Love and miss you. Lisa

August 9, 2009

i am also sorry that i couldn't be there, u were always important to me and my family. u are still missed! love ern

Lisa S

August 4, 2009

Sorry I missed the mass. You are missed down at our games. Keep smiling down on us.

August 3, 2009

Just a little note. We went to your anniversary mass Sunday morning, Ma sang so awesome-but you knew that, you were her biggest fan-followed by lunch at the mt vernon-No I didnt have lobster, that was last week-but we had lunch with your brother John and boy he kept you alive in spirit and I swear you were there coaxing him and the boys along in a verse-or twelve- of 'On top of Spaghetti' followed by a game of 'who can chuck the baseball cards further on the floor'. Fun was had by all! Love you and miss you lots.

August 2, 2009

We miss u Bill

Lisa

July 30, 2009

well its been a year now since we lost you and let me say it is still a fresh wound as it was that day. we all miss you so much. there are so many things to share with you that you would be so happy about. Ern is opening a new business over in Austria, Amo has a super job and new apartment, Ma has a new pad too! I have a new baby girl to add to the Mitchell chaos and you would love her and brag about her as much as you did Cameron Walker! Anyhow, we will meet again someday in that peaceful place up there-keep it hopping for me will ya? Love you always,Lisa

Ernest Fratalia

August 19, 2008

thanks for everything, Bill. I wish we had had more time together over the last few years but I know you always thought and asked about us. rest in peace.
love Ern, Sabine and the kids

Mike Casey

August 9, 2008

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

Joey Mitchell

August 8, 2008

I miss you Bill
love Joey

Lisa Mitchell

August 8, 2008

I will miss you SO much Bill. I am so lost without our lunch dates and conversations about Ma and Amo. I hope you are playing golf and cribbage up there, and eating all the yummy foods you always enjoyed here. Love, Lisa

Diane Gradozzi

August 6, 2008

Jane & family,
I am still in shock I don't know what to say except that I am really sorry! Bill was an extremely nice man and you were lucky to have him in your life as he was lucky to have you and your family in his. Love, Diane

June and Bob Fowler

August 5, 2008

Jane, Please accept our condolences for the loss of our wonderful,caring and always smiling cousin. We would light up every time we saw him. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sheila Walsh

August 5, 2008

Jane, my prayers are with you.
Bill was a sweet and kind and caring person. His presence will be missed.
God Bless . Sheila Walsh

Karen Miethe-Desmarais

August 4, 2008

Janie, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tom, Judy and boys

August 4, 2008

Jane, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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