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William Carleton Obituary

Of Woodbridge VA. Formerly of So. Boston, MA. Passed away July 29 2008 after a brief battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Ellen (MacIntosh) Carleton. Father or William, Jr. and Dawn Carleton, of Whitman MA. Shawn & Suzanne Carleton, of Weymouth MA, Annemarie and Thomas Perkins of Md. James and Lauren Carleton of So. Boston MA. Loving Grandfather of Victoria and Ryan Carleton and Courtney and Ashleigh Perkins. Brother of James and Eileen Carleton of Medford, Thomas and Jeannie of Weymouth, and John H. Jr. and Joan Carleton, of Everett. Interment, was held at Quantico National Cemetery, 5100 Russell Rd, Quantico VA on Monday August 4, 2008. A Pro-Burial Mass will be said on Saturday August 23, 2008 at St. Monica's Church in So. Boston. Family and friends invited. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, in Williams name. Services were at the Miller Funeral Home. VA. on 8-3-08 Burial was on 8-4-08

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 17, 2008.

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Wendy(Hacker) Harris

August 29, 2008

Bill had a big heart. He loved his children more than life. I met Bill when I needed a friend and he was there for me and my children. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. Rest in peace my friend.

Wendy

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