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William Wagoner Obituary
Born in North Kingstown, a son of the late Thomas E. and Dorothy E. (Rivers) Wagoner, he lived in Riverside for 16 years previously residing in Barrington for 28 years.
Mr. Wagoner was a bus driver for the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority for the past 5 years. Billy was a member of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local #618. He enjoyed attending classic car shows and spending time with his family.
He is survived by a son; William W. Wagoner Jr. of Riverside, a brother; Thomas E. Wagoner of Riverside, a sister; Sharlene L. Damiani and her husband Michael of Riverside, a nephew; Michael Damiani, four nieces; Tracy Wagoner, Jessica Meneses, Jennifer and Christine Damiani and a companion; Elizabeth A. Mantoosh of Riverside.
His funeral will be held on Thursday November 13 from the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside at 8:45 am with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Brendan Church, Turner Avenue, Riverside at 10 am. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours are Wednesday 4-8 pm. Contributions in Billy's memory to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 169 George Street, Pawtucket, RI, 02860 would be deeply appreciated.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Wagoner
Greg and Connor Kershaw
November 15, 2008
Dear Cousin Kimi. I'm so sorry about your Dad's passing. However I am glad that you were able to go back to RI and spend time with him before his passing. Godspeed.
Wendy Wheadon
November 15, 2008
Dear Kimberly, I'm so sorry to hear about your Dads passing. I know you have happy memories and sad ones too....you just hold all your happy memories with you always. So sorry honey. Love you, Aunt Wendy
Aunt Kathy and Uncle Larry Kershaw
November 15, 2008
Our sympathies to Bill's daughter Kimberly Grove of NC on her dad's passing. How great Kimberly, that you were able to travel those many miles to RI in June to spend time with your father during his illness. I'm sure it brought him great comfort.
God Bless
Daisy Blinn
November 13, 2008
Sharlene and family,
Please accept our deepest condolences. May the happy memories help ease the pain of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ray and Daisy Blinn
Katharine Lapre
November 13, 2008
My prayers are with the family of Bill Wagoner. He was a joy to work with and always made us smile. He always liked to joke and made RIPTA a fun place to work. He had a good attitude. I am sorry about the loss but in our hearts, he will live on. Sincerely, Katharine L. Lapre (Ripta Ride Driver)
Valerie Perry
November 13, 2008
Sharlene,
My sincerest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your Brother. May your memories bring you solace and comfort in the days ahead.
PAMELA Coletti
November 12, 2008
Sharlene, I am so sorry to hear of Billy's passing. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Pam Coletti (Lee)
Terri Croft
November 11, 2008
Bill was a joy to work with, I will always remember him with a great big smile , and his great big laugh, that made you laugh too.
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
A concerned neighbor
November 11, 2008
To the Wagoner Family:
Our prayers are with you during your time of loss. The bible speaks of a time in the future when we won't have to worry about sickness any longer. It will be during this time that pain and sorrow will also be things of the past.
It is our sincere hope that you draw comfort from these and the many other bible-based promises regarding The Kingdom that will rid earth of things that cause pain.
Take Care,
Lisa (Fontaine) Henderson
November 11, 2008
Tom, Sharlene & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Billy's passing.
My prayers are with you all.
Henry Marcello
November 10, 2008
My Sympathy to the Wagoner family
as a long time friend of the family
May our Lord keep you all in his hands
Henry Marcello
Cheryl Charron
November 10, 2008
Bill was a ray of sunshine,he always kept
us laughing we will miss him so much
at Ripta, our thoughts and prayers go
out to his beloved family
Cheryl Charron
Denise Betz
November 10, 2008
Dear Sharlene and Tom and Family
I am so very sorry to hear Billy is no longer with us. I have kept him in my prayers as soon as I heard about his illness and will continue to pray for him.
Sincerely, Denise and Peter Betz (O'Neill) Jacqueline and Heather
WILLIAM HENRY
November 10, 2008
MY SYMPATHIES AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF MY VERY DEAR FRIEND BILLY.YOU WILL BE THOUGHT OF OFTEN AND NEVER FORGOTTEN.
Joanne DiSalvo Parker
November 10, 2008
Sharlene,
I'm sorry to hear about Billy. He will live on in the minds and hearts of all the people he touched. May all your memories help you through the days ahead.
Danny Peterson
November 10, 2008
Beth, Billy Jr., Sharlene and Tom - Billy has been my buddy since we were kids, he was like a brother to me. Linda and I are deeply saddened by his passing.
Ricky&Karen Gregory
November 10, 2008
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
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