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William Whitlam Obituary

WHITLAM - William J. October 1, 2008, of Buffalo, NY, beloved husband of Darlene R. (nee Hall); dear father of Scott (Seannon) Chadwick, Terri (Dave) Tait and Laura Chadwick; dear grandfather of Keirstyn, Megan, Seth, David, Darryl, Kaitlyn, Tiffany and Madison; also survived by brothers and sisters-in-law and nieces and nephews. Funeral services Monday at 9:30 AM from the Old First Ward Chapel of the PETER K. LESLIE FUNERAL HOME, 580 South Park Ave (corner of Hamburg St., 855-1411) and in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Family will be present Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery.

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Published by Buffalo News on Oct. 5, 2008.

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MARYLOU CARNEY

October 12, 2008

DEAR DAR. I WILL ALWAYS BE HERE FOR YOU. CALL ME ANYTIME. YOU ARE ALWAYS IN MY PRAYERS.YOU HAVE ALOT OF FRIENDS AND FAMILY THAT LOVE YOU DEARLY. IM SO SORRY. LOVE MARYLOU

Terri Chadwick

October 9, 2008

Dear Mommie, I will always be there for you. I will always miss him and so will tiffy and daryl. We had alot of fun times. Twenty great years to be exact. My daddy always loved me and was always there for me when I needed him most. Please take comfort in knowing that He loved and adored you and he always will. He was a great person with a big heart always remember that.

BERNICE COLE

October 8, 2008

Darlene & family im so sorry for your loss,anyone who knew Bill loved him he was a great person,a person who would go the extra mile to help someone .i will never forget him he will always have a place in my heart.he will be missed deeply especialy at camp .he did so much for me at my trailer.i will miss him coming with his styrfoam cup in the am with poodie.just remember im always there if you need someone to talk to . your friend BERNICE

Debra Bauer

October 8, 2008

Darlene and family im so very sorry for your loss im sorry i couldnt be there but as you all know with my sudden recent loss of chuck it was just too hard for me to bring myself to come please dont think im being selfish. They say when its your time its your time Chuckie needed some company take comfort in knowing Bill was a wonderful kind very happy person he lived a full life and that you can be greatful look Chuckie was only 37 no death is ever easy Dar but just think thr two of you were married for 20 wonderful years hold on to your memories if you need me im a phone call away I love ya.Please remember he is at peace now no pain no suffering.

Dan Kapanek

October 5, 2008

Sorry I could not be there.

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