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William O'Leary Obituary
"Billy" was born on Aug. 23, 1943, in Brookline, Mass. He spent most of his life living in Marshfield, Mass., where he summered with his family as a child. He worked at the local supermarket in Marshfield for more than 30 years. In 2010, Billy moved to Fairview-Oddfellows Home in Groton, to be closer to his sister.
Billy will be dearly missed by his sisters, Susan Terkanian and her husband, Donald, of Pawcatuck, and Kathleen Longmire of Newark, Del.; his nieces, Jennifer Massengale and her husband, A.J., of Mystic, and Kellie Hubis and her husband, Mark, of Hockessin, Del.; his nephews, LCDR Donald Terkanian, USCG and his wife, Amanda, of Suffolk, Va., and Dr. James Longmire and his wife, Connie, of San Jose, Calif. He also leaves five grand-nephews and a grand-niece.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2013, at St. Ann by the Sea Catholic Church in Marshfield, Mass. Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, March 22, 2013, at the MacDonald Funeral Home, 1755 Ocean St., Marshfield, Mass.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Billy's memory may be made to Fairview-Oddfellows Home of Connecticut, 235 Lestertown Road, Groton, CT 06340.
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Karen Page
March 24, 2013
So sorry to hear about my friend Billy. I worked with him at Angelos while growing up in Marshfield. Then I took care of him at Pilgrim Trails a few times. I also lived there with my son and he was always so nice to him. When he would take his walks around the apartment complex, he always made sure he said hi to everyone by name. I have known him for many years, but moved away for 10 years and when I came back he remembered me. I moved here to Az. in 2008 and he was still going strong! I am very saddened and so is my son who is now 18. He will be missed by everyone in the best town in the world. God Bless You!
town of marshfield
March 24, 2013
marshfield will miss you
michelle gloster
March 24, 2013
Billy is the most popular guy in marshfield. Always a joy to give a ride to. I have lived here for 43 yrs and remember him bagging groceries at Angelo's. He loved to talk. He loved the police and was proud of his job. He will be missed by all. One of a kind..
Jim Longmire
March 23, 2013
My condolences to Kathy and Susan. Billy was always the highlight of our summer visits to Marshfield. The "Mayor of Marshfield" will live on in my heart forever.
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Phillip Tavares
March 20, 2013
To the family of Billy :
He was a great friend to the Marshfield Police Department. Billy may you rest in peace!
Chief of Police Phil Tavares
Vicki Dunnington
March 20, 2013
I have fond memories of Billy at Angelo's through the years...may he rest in peace, and know that he touched many lives!
david Brown
March 20, 2013
Mr. O'Leary (Billy) will be sorely missed by all of the staff at Fairvuew, H e was always so cheerful even when you knew he wasn't feeling that great. I will keep his soul in my prayers.
Stacy Walsh
March 19, 2013
Billy was and remains a legend in Marshfield. He was the face of Curtis Farms/Angelo's for so many years, and never failed to bring a smile to those he helped out of the grocery store with their bundles. Know your Billy was loved, and will be remembered by so many -- the many rememberances of him on Facebook tonight bring tribute to the gift he brought to so many.
March 19, 2013
I remember Billy as a part of the fabric of my childhood in Marshfield. Always seeing him at the grocery store, so proud, such a good person, always happy, lived his life a good man. was always kind to others. I was proud to know him. susan McClendon Noyes
March 18, 2013
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.
March 18, 2013
Dear Susan and family,
I was sorry to hear of "Uncle Billy's" passing. I have such fond memories of him walking the Castle Hill neighborhood and chatting along the way. He will be missed.
Martha Wicks
Harwich, MA
Nelson Brown
March 18, 2013
To Billy's Family, You don't know me but both of my parents lived at Fairview and we were always given a friendly greeting when we passed Billy's room on our way to the Bistro. Billy was a fine lad who was very kind to me when my parents passed away only 5 months apart. May he rest in Peace.
Diane Weitlauf
March 18, 2013
Dear Sue & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will miss Billie, it was a pleasure to have known him!
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