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William Traill Obituary

Of So. Dennis, formerly of Everett, October 31, 2007, at 82 years. Beloved husband of Shirley L. (Robertson) Traill. Loving father of William & his wife Eileen of York, ME, Judith Monagle & her husband John of So. Dennis, Dennis and his wife Christine of Everett, Deborah Aldrich & her husband Mark of No. Reading, & Kevin & his wife Joyce of Peabody. Loving brother of the late Audrey Loughlin, Phyllis Shea, & Barbara Ragusa. He is also survived by 16 cherished grandchildren & many cherished great grandchildren. Relatives & friends are kindly invited to attend a Funeral from the J.F. Ward Funeral Home, 772 Broadway, EVERETT, on Saturday, Nov 3rd, at 9 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass in Immaculate Conception Church, 487 Broadway, Everett, at 10 AM. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Friday from 4-8 PM. Mr. Traill was a WWII US Navy Veteran, a member of the Plumber & Pipefitters Union Local #12, Knights of Columbus, & the VFW. In his memory donations may be made to Beacon Hospice, 259 Willow St., Unit #2, Yarmouth, MA 02675. For directions & online guest book visit jfwardfuneralhome.com J.F. Ward Funeral Home (617) 387-3367

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 1, 2007.

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Jillian Aldrich

November 13, 2007

Grandpa,
I love you and will miss you

And don't worry, I'll make sure to always wear my glasses

Love, your beautiful girl
Jill

P.S. thanks for the awesome middle name!

diana traill

November 4, 2007

grampy im going to miss you so much even though i know your in a better place.we had some good memories like going to my first golf tournament with you and my dad,getting my first slush puppy with you at your favorite beach,riding on the back of your truck even though i wasnt aloud to :). and so much more i love you grampy and i always will. take care and watch over me.

love,
diana traill (grand daughter)

Suzanne Hatch

November 2, 2007

Dear Shirley and all the Trail Family,
I'm very sorry to hear of the loss of Billy. God bless you all.

Mike Casey

November 2, 2007

Mr. Traill,
Sir, I didn't know you but I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Navy during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Edward & Joyce Keefe

November 2, 2007

To the Traill family..

We wish to send our sincere sympathy at this most difficult time.
May he rest in peace and may your memories of him live on in your hearts.

Gina Findlay

November 1, 2007

Papa Traill, You will be missed always and forever. I will miss you and your smile and jokes at family partys. May you Rest In Peace Now.

Love Always Gina Findlay

Evelyn Molle Biancardi

November 1, 2007

Kevin, my thoughts and prayers are with you, Joyce and the kids. Treasure the memories of your Dad and it will help you through the difficult time. I'm always an email away Kev - anytime.

loretta findlay

November 1, 2007

To the Traill Family: Papa Traill will be sadly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I'll miss his smile at family events.his happy memories will be in our hearts forever. love always loretta(cartolano) findlay

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