William P. Hammel, 84, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died peacefully at home on Sunday, June 1. He was the husband of Barbara A. (Homer) Hammel for the past 65 years. Born and raised in Dedham, he was educated in Dedham schools. He was a resident of Stoughton for the past 60 years. Mr. Hammel was a Seaman in the U.S. Navy and a Veteran of World War II, serving on the USS Yellowstone AD-27, nicknamed Old Faithful. Mr. Hammel owned Barbara Anns Poultry Farm in Stoughton for 15 years before being the Animal Control Officer in Stoughton for over 15 years. He retired in 1986. He was the Past Commander of the VFW Post 1645 in Stoughton. He enjoyed fishing, boating, wintering in Florida and working with animals. In addition to his wife, Mr. Hammel was the father of Gerald Hammel of Little Compton, R.I., Michael Hammel of Micco, Fla., Cynthia Louko and her husband Steven of Easton, Donald Hammel and Francis Hammel both of Stoughton and the late William P. Hammel Jr. He was the brother of Thomas Hammel of Natick and the late John and Francis Hammel and Catherine Vickery. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Funeral will be held from the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rte.27), Stoughton on Monday at 9:30 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, Stoughton at 10:30 a.m. Visiting hours Sunday from 2 - 5 p.m. Interment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, Stoughton. Donations in Williams memory may be sent to the VFW Post 1645, 837 Washington St., Stoughton, MA 02072. Directions and obituary at www.farleyfh.com. Farley Funeral Home (781) 344-2676
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In loving memory of Uncle Billy: You will always live in our hearts and prayers. We send our love to our Hammel family at this time of sadness.
Love from Tricia & Billy
Patricia Doyle
July 1, 2014
So very sorry to hear of uncle Billy's passing. I have so many memories of Cynthia , jerry, and billy comming to mom and dads house with the egg truck. Sorry I could not be there. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Hold on to your happy memories, I am sure you have many.
Jan and ken Skutt
June 15, 2014
So very sorry to hear of your DAD's passing! Praying for you and your family at this time.
Bonnie Cataldo
June 14, 2014
To the Hammel Family -
Our sincerest condolences on the passing of Bill. I will miss his visits to the Town Hall. He was a great man who will be missed by all.
Scott & Stephanie Carrara
June 14, 2014
To the Hammel Family,
My sincere Condolences on your Loss.
Arlene Morrisey (Manner)
Arlene Morrisey
June 13, 2014
To all the Hammel family,
So sorry for the loss of your Dad. We have many fond memories of your family and ours. My sincere sympathy.
Kathy Doherty & family.
Kathy Doherty
June 10, 2014
forever in our hearts ,rest in peace,god bless you. the hammel family
barbara hammel
June 9, 2014
Sorry to hear of your loss. I will always remember the rides in the egg truck!!!
Therese Kelley
June 8, 2014
To the Hammel family, So sorry to hear this. Mr. H was as big as life, taking rides to the beach in the 'camper' with the entire neighborhood , always making jokes and having fun. He and Mrs H opened their home to many.. Lots of fond memories.... I can not be there today but I'll be there in spirit.... Debbie (Blum) Tankerley
Debbie Tankerley
June 8, 2014
To the family: My sincere condolences on your loss. May the God of all comfort help you through this most difficult time...Psalms 25:16,17.
June 8, 2014
Sorry for your loss
Joe Faria
June 6, 2014
My sincere condolences to the family.
Candace Fisher
June 6, 2014
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