Photo courtesy of O'Neill Funeral Home - Cumberland
Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Age 73
William J. Marrah, 73, passed away peacefully, Saturday, August 13, 2016. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Francis and Mary (Condon) Marrah. He lived most of his life in Woonsocket. Bill served in the Air Force National Guard. He graduated from Saint Francis College, known today as University of New England. Bill was a History Teacher in the Woonsocket School Department for 35 years before retiring in 2000. He was very active in the Woonsocket community, including the RI Historical Society, the Museum of Work and Culture, The Stadium Theatre, and the Friends of the Woonsocket Library. He is survived by his daughter, Kristen Lemoine and her husband Guy, two brothers, Francis and John Marrah, and two grandchildren, Mackenzie and Quinn Lemoine. He also leaves his caregiver, Dee Milligan. The funeral will be held Friday at 9 AM from the O'Neill Funeral Home, 3102 Mendon Road, Cumberland, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in Saint John Vianney Church, 3609 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland. Burial will be in Saint Charles Cemetery, Blackstone, MA. Visiting hours Thursday from 4-7 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Museum of Work and Culture, 42 South Main Street, Woonsocket, RI, 02895, in memory of Bill, would be appreciated.
Read MoreVery sorry to hear of the loss of a great teacher. I had Mr. Marrah for Woonsocket work and culture class in 1997, was always very friendly and talked about his experiences. My condolences to the family.
August 19, 2016
Dearest Dee,
There is not just one word in the English language but several that describe Bill as he resided at The Lighthouse at Lincoln. He was a fun loving life, full spirited man full of honesty and integrity from our first greeting to our last. Myself, fellow managers and staff associates will always cherish all tht we shared with Bill and especially remember your never ending love and devotion for Him.
May his love carry you at this time.
Bill is whole now conducting his class...
August 17, 2016
I had Mr Marrah as my history teacher in 1969. I remember him talking about the Cuban Missle Crisis . He thought for sure he was going to be called up for service but fortunately he never was. He was a great teacher and a great man. My sympathy to his family and also to his cousin, Suzanne Marrah, who was also my teacher in seventh grade in room 112.
Glen Beattie
August 17, 2016 | North Providence, RI
My condolences. I worked with Bill at the high school and at WTG.
Pegee Malcolm
August 17, 2016
john and family,
so very sorry for your loss.
charlene kilcline
August 17, 2016 | South Kingstown, RI
BIG HUGS TO YOU DEE.
XOXO XOXO XOXO
Lisa Weseluk
August 16, 2016 | Cumberland, RI
Dee,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. Bill will always hold a special place in my heart. He was a joy to help care for. ALWAYS made everyone smile with a quick wink of those crystal, seablue eyes. I will truely miss him and his beautiful smile.
Treasured memories are so wonderful to have within ourselves Dee. I pray for you to have peace, knowing that Bill adored you to the moon and back. He was a lucky man to have you. And the children were so proud of their "Mr....
Lisa Weseluk
August 16, 2016 | Cumberland, RI
Deepest sympathy to William Marrah's family. He was a great teacher at Woonsocket high School. From Wanda (Wyspianski)McGee
Wanda McGee
August 16, 2016 | Woonsocket, RI
Our sympathy to Bill's family and friends.
Ray and Carol Keiser
August 15, 2016 | Seekonk, MA