Photo courtesy of McNally & Watson Funeral & Cremation Service - Clinton
Aug 21, 1959 - Jan 2, 2026
My deepest condolences to all of the family for your loss. May your memories of him warm your heart and ease your grief.
Sandi Smith
January 08, 2026 | Carnation, AZ | Family
Cousin Billy may you rest in peace,
We all had some great times together growing up, all the Gavin’s and Halloran’s visiting our Grandparents and all playing games together, football, baseball or whatever we came up with.
Lots of good times going out after Thanksgiving dinner, always a great crowd. Billy always had a great laugh.
Kevin Halloran
January 06, 2026 | Worcester, MA | Family
Billy may you rest in Peace....growing up together with you and your siblings will always be great memories.....My thoughts and prayers are with you all..... The good old days of Burditt Hill.....
Shelley (Mack) Frick
January 05, 2026 | Clinton, MA | Neighbor
Billy was a great guy I enjoyed many conversations and laughs with him at the Elks Lodge in Clinton Rest In Peace Billy and my sincere condolences to his family.
Debra McMahon-Cote
January 05, 2026 | Clinton, MA | Friend
Sending sympathy to the entire Gavin Family. Thinking of you at this sad time.
The Zapantis Family
January 05, 2026 | Clinton, MA | Acquaintance
Billy was one of my classmates and also worked at Raytheon when my husband was there. He was such a nice guy! We are very sorry to hear of his passing. Love to all.
Robbie and Julie Ryll
JULIANNE RYLL
January 05, 2026 | Wells, ME | Classmate
Clinton—William P. Gavin, 66, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family and friends on Friday, January 2, 2026. He is survived by his siblings and their spouses: Cynthia McNally & Robert of West Boylston; Patricia Gavin of Berlin; Brian Gavin & Bobbie of Douglas; and Paul Gavin & Patricia of Clinton; as well as nieces and nephews: Bridget and Mary Grace McNally, Nora Peltola & husband Jacob, Jacqueline, Kathleen, Nicole, Nina, and Austin Gavin. He leaves his eight step-siblings, extended family, and many dear friends. He is predeceased by his parents, William J. Gavin and Bernice F. (Boucher) Gavin-Goguen, and his step-father, Ralph B. Goguen.
Born, raised, and educated in Clinton, Bill was a graduate of Clinton High School, Class of 1978. He spent his twenty-five-year professional career as a facilities technician for Raytheon until retiring. Bill was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, the Clinton Lodge of Elks, and the Ancient Order of Hibernians. He was a man of great faith and a lifelong parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Church. An avid sports fan, he cheered proudly for the New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, Bruins, and Celtics. In his younger years, Bill enjoyed golfing, skiing, and was an accomplished woodworker. He cherished time spent in the company of family and was a loving brother and proud uncle. The family extends their heartfelt thanks to Bill’s care team at Advocates for their devoted support and service to Bill throughout the past seven years.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, from 5 until 7 PM at McNally & Watson Funeral Home, 304 Church St., Clinton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at St. John the Evangelist Church, 80 Union St., Clinton, with burial to follow in St. John’s Cemetery, Lancaster. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of William P. Gavin to: Advocates, 1881 Worcester Rd., Framingham, MA 01701. Online condolences may be placed at www.mcnallywatson.com
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