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William Barrell Obituary
Worcester, MA - William F. Barrell, 92, of Worcester, a retired Worcester Firefighter and Inspector, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2013, in the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence in Worcester. His loving wife of forty years, Mary T. (Gibbons) Barrell, predeceased him in 1982.
William is survived by his loving family, a daughter, Kathryn E. O'Rourke of Grafton; two sons, Christopher T. Barrell and his wife Deborah of Millbury and William F. Barrell, Jr. of Hollywood, FL; seven grandchildren, Megan and Deven Barrell, Patrick, Brendan, Sean, Bryan and Liam O'Rourke; seven great grandchildren, Tayah, Aidan, Collin, Ryan, Abigail, Ava and William O'Rourke; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter, Maryann Barrell and his son in law, James O'Rourke.
William was born in Worcester, son of the late William A. and Alice E. (Flynn) Barrell and lived most of his life here. He graduated from Commerce High School and attended both Clark University and Becker College. He served his nation proudly in the United States Navy, during World War II.
William began his career with the City of Worcester, as a firefighter, later becoming a Fire Inspector. He retired in 1984, after serving our city for over thirty years; and was recognized for his lengthy service, by being awarded a "Key to The City", from Mayor Joseph M. Tinsley. He was a member of Saint Stephen's Church, the International Association of Firefighters and the American Legion Main South Post. He loved Holy Cross Football and enjoyed golfing and reading. He will be lovingly remembered as a hard working family man.
Calling hours will be held today (Sunday) October 6, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. in MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester. His Funeral will be held on Monday, October 7, from the funeral home, departing in procession at 9:30, for a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in Saint Stephen's Church, 357 Graton Street, Worcester. Interment will follow in Saint John's Cemetery, Worcester.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Barrell
Carol McGuirk
October 12, 2013
We really enjoyed meeting Bill at Auburn Life Care when my grandfather was there. We would stop and chat with him for about a half hour or so when we went there. Sharp as a tack and always so pleasant. What a wondeful man!
October 7, 2013
I will always remember Bill,when he would come to coffee social and tell me i made a good cup of coffee, and the fun times going to the Paw Sox games.Bill was one of the many Boyfriends i had at Life Care, I will love and miss you Bill.Becky Walsh,Dudley,Ma
Fremont Nantelle
October 6, 2013
Kathryn
God bless Bill, I remembered him this
morning at 10.30 OLA Mass and heard Bill's name mentioned at prayer time.
Thank you for your phone call when he was transferred to Monahan Hospice.
Great memories of working with Bill
at Wire Mill. Peace to all.
- Fremont
Mary and Nick D'Andrea
October 6, 2013
Our deepest and sincere condolences to all. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Sharron Vottiero
October 5, 2013
Bill will be missed at Life Care of Auburn. He attended many activities, and his favorite was Friday's at 2pm when we served 'Chicken Wings'... Bill loved them! I'll miss talking with him, and watching him enjoy being outside with his friends in his favorite spot.
Leona Daniels
October 5, 2013
I would like to send my sincere thoughts & Prayers to Bill's family. He was a great man & friend. He always talked about how wonderful his family was to him. I will miss him a great deal we had a lot of conversations over the years while he was a resident at the Life Care Center.
Christine Skorb
October 5, 2013
Kate, I am sorry for the loss of your Dad. The good looking Irishman as I called him, I will miss him terribly, he always encouraged me to continue with education and never give up. He loved his family and friends from the fire dept. It always made his day when he heard from you and the kids and visits from his brothers on the Dept. Keep in touch
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