WILLIAM J. COSSART Jr.

1937 - 2019

BORN

1937

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Duckett Funeral Home of J. S. Waterman

656 Boston Post Road

Sudbury, Massachusetts

WILLIAM COSSART Obituary

COSSART, William J. Jr. Age 81, of Lehigh Acres, FL and former longtime resident of Sudbury, MA, passed away July 1, 2019. He was the beloved father of William J. Cossart III and his wife Caryl of Wayland, Edward Cossart and James Cossart, both of Savannah, GA; loving grandfather of William J. Cossart IV and Matthew Whalen; cherished brother of Jack Cossart (of The Villages, FL). He also leaves behind his longtime companion, Barbara Waldman (of Lehigh Acres, FL).

Born in Dorchester, Bill was raised in Quincy and received his Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering from Northeastern University. He later returned to complete his MBA. Throughout his successful career he worked at Bethlehem Steel, American Cyanamid & for almost two decades at Polaroid Corporation. Later he founded Abbey Water Systems in Sudbury, MA and ran the company until 2012, when he sold it and retired to Florida.

During his 45+ years as a proud resident of Sudbury, he dedicated much of his time to giving back to the community. In the 80's, 90's and early 2000's, he was an active member of the Sudbury Board of Health, the Planning Board, and held the position of Selectman before becoming the Water Commissioner in 1996. He served on the Sudbury Mounted Militia, and spent many hours with friends on the golf courses of Framingham and Marlboro as an active member of the Marlborough Country Club. Bill was also a member of the Westminster Country Club in Florida.

He was an avid reader of Presidential history and loved working on his yard behind the wheel of his Farmall tractor.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, July 12 at 10:00 am, at Our Lady of Fatima Parish, 160 Concord Road, Sudbury, with interment following in New Town Cemetery, Concord Road, Sudbury. Visiting Hours will be held Thursday, July 11 from 6-8:00 pm at the Duckett-J.S. Waterman & Sons Home of Memorial Tribute, 656 Boston Post Road/Route 20, SUDBURY. For online guest book, please visit

www.Duckett-Waterman.com

Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 6 to Jul. 7, 2019.
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We will miss Bill at the clubhouse eating dinner. He was such a happy smiling face to see. ❤

Debbie Zeis

July 12, 2019

There are special people in our lives who we will always remember. Bill was such a person. I will always treasure his friendship.

Barbara Hamtil, Westminster Community

July 10, 2019

Sorry for Your loss Bill will be missed.God bless him

Walter Crosby

July 8, 2019

I never had the privilege of meeting Mr. Cossart (Jr.), but I was able to befriend his son Bill (III). And through that friendship, I discovered kindness, generosity, and humor. I imagine Mr. Cossart exemplified and taught his sons those traits -- always sharing in his successes and giving back to the community. While you may no longer be physically present, your spirit lives on in all the lives you have touched. Thank you for your service and leaving the world a better place. May you Rest In Peace.

Peace Nguyen & Family

July 7, 2019

Bill, your Dad was a very dedicated community although I never knew him but seemed like a great guy.

Jerry Sherman

July 7, 2019

Bill was a good friend. He was a man of great honesty and integrity. I will miss him.

Al Joseph

July 7, 2019

Bill was a good friend. He was an individual of great honesty and integrity. I will miss him.

July 7, 2019

Bill was such a gentle soul and will be missed so much. He always had a twinkle and a smile. We feel very lucky and privileged to have known this man.

Susan and Bert Kabella

July 7, 2019

Bill was one of the nicest and caring men I ever met. He will be missed.

Larry Christiano

Friend

July 6, 2019

Bill was one of my favorites in the Westminster Community. He was a kind and caring person with a twinkle in his eye. I regarded him as a gentleman, and will miss him greatly.

Betsy Rosser

July 6, 2019

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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Duckett Funeral Home of J. S. Waterman

656 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA 01776

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12

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Fatima Parish

160 Concord Road, Sudbury, MA

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656 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA 01776

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