William Francis Kieras, age 62, of South Deerfield, Massachusetts passed away on Thursday August 1, 2019. He was born in Greenfield, Massachusetts on March 26, 1957. William was a graduate of Frontier Regional High School of South Deerfield, Massachusetts and a dedicated member of the facilities team at Amherst College for thirty-two years.
William was a lover of the outdoors and of his family. Some of his favorite pastimes were fishing, hunting, spending time with his daughters and grandchildren as well as blessing everyone with his unintended humor. William is survived by his beloved daughters Katherine and Jennifer Kieras, his daughters' mother Karen Hall, his grandchildren Wesley Krause, Gemma Cruz and Rylliam Olivo, sisters Susan Kieras and Sharon Kieras Glasgow, and his nieces Moriah, Khalea and Jada Glasgow. William also leaves behind many loving cousins. He was preceded in death by his father Frank Kieras and his mother Helen Kieras (Szymanski). A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 11:00 AM in the Wrisley Funeral Home Chapel , Sugarloaf Street, South Deerfield, with Fr. Jonathan Reardon, pastor officiating. A calling hour will be from 10:00AM until the time of the service.
William will be incredibly missed and loved forever.
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I had a pretty long chat with you this past hunting season up behind the camp, I didn't get into the oaks, because I knew you or Leo might be there. Will see you someday again in the big happy hunting grounds. The world is in a different place now than when you left it. You will always in my thoughts especially when the fall season is upon us. Pete Sharac
Pete Sharac
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August 1, 2020
I have nothing but great memories of Frank's camp. I remember Billy on his first hunts carrying a 30/30 that was almost as big as he was. I also remember showing him how to gut out one of his first deer.The late night fun times and early morning risings bring back good memories ,too. Getting the squash to market was the main priority before the hunt could begin. I'll always remember Billy when I'm on the ridge behind the camp. Rest In Peace.
Pete Sharac
August 10, 2019
We loved making Bill his oatmeal and dry English or blueberry pancakes for breakfast at Jerry's! He was always nice to talk to .... a kind, free-spirited gentleman!
Pat & Jerry Dagrosa
August 9, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Especially, Jennifer, Katherine, Sharon, and Susie. I grew up hunting and fishing with Billy and we had some great times together. He was a master Deer hunter and an honest, kind and honorable man. I always had a great deal of respect for Billy and my heart weighs heavy for all of you at this painful time. Peace and love. - Tom
Tom Kieras
August 8, 2019
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