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WILLEM HARDY GOLDEN

1995 - 2016

WILLEM HARDY GOLDEN obituary, 1995-2016, Cohasset, MA

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WILLEM GOLDEN Obituary

GOLDEN, Willem Hardy Passed away unexpectedly in Newark, Delaware on March 19, 2016 at the age of 20. Will was born August 10, 1995 in Boston, MA to Jody and Shaun Golden. Will was a freshman at Skidmore College and a graduate of Cohasset High School, Class of 2014. The oldest of three children, Will is survived by his beloved brother Curtis and younger sister Corey. Will is also the grandson of Elizabeth Gutman of Fairfield, CT. and Charlene Golden of Boxborough, MA. He also leaves his uncles and aunts, Adam and Lindy Gutman of Reisterstown, MD and Devin and Jennifer Golden of Natick, MA; his cousins, Ashleigh, Sara, Carly, and Jack Golden and Max and Sarah Gutman. Will was an exceptional athlete, excelling in both hockey and lacrosse. He was a threat on the ice, playing for the Boston Advantage Tier 1 Elite U-18 and U-16 teams respectively. Will was also an instrumental member of Cohasset's 2014 State Championship lacrosse team as a midfielder and face-off specialist, as well as a 2013 Patriot Ledger All Scholastic Lacrosse player. After high school, Will played junior hockey for the Boston Bandits in the Eastern Hockey League and went on to become a freshman Varsity forward for the Skidmore College hockey team. He will be remembered as a loving son, thoughtful grandson, caring and protective older brother, kind-hearted friend, selfless teammate and a genuine person who always put his family and friends first. A Funeral Service will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 11 am in St. Anthony Church, 10 Summer St., Cohasset, MA. 02025. Visiting hours omitted. It is anticipated that there will be quite an outpouring of support. In lieu of flowers, the Golden Family respectfully asks all to consider donations in Will's honor to the Will Golden Memorial Scholarship Fund established at Pilgrim Bank, 40 South Main St., Cohasset, MA. 02025. For an online guestbook, please visit

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 21 to Mar. 22, 2016.

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Thomas Strawn

March 16, 2021

WILL was a wonderful young man with a tremendous family. we miss you WILL, I would give anything to see you skate one more shift. LOVE from the STRAWN Family.

shelly phillips

June 3, 2016

Dear Jody,

I am so so so so sorry to hear this news.

I was chatting with Judy on Weds and she updated me on this. You and your family are on my mind and in my prayers.

Love you!

Shelly Babin Phillips

Donna McIsaac

April 19, 2016

I'm so very sorry for your loss. Your son, brother, friend, grandchild, nephew, cousin, teammate, has an infectious smile. May God bless you all.

April 2, 2016

Golden Family -

Our hearts go out to all of you.

Ruth, Ed, Kelley, Erik Mockus
Fresh Air Host Family to Boubacar Doucoure

George Rotondo

March 30, 2016

I am so very, deeply sorry for your unimaginable loss. My heart tears for you.Deepest Symapathy.George Rotondo

Michelle Brennan

March 28, 2016

Shaun, Jody and entire Golden Family, I was in shock to hear of the passing of your son Will. My thoughts and prayers are with you always through this difficult time. So Very Sorry!

March 27, 2016

Dear Golden Family,
I've been away all last week and just found out now about Will's accidental death. I am crushed to hear that you've lost him. I will always consider Will, Curtis and Corey as three of the nicest young people I had the pleasure of working with at Cohasset Middle School. Will was smart, engaging and a character. Such a pleasure to work with in the classroom and to kid around with in the halls. His smile could always bring one to my own face. Please know that my kindest thoughts are with you all as you go through this difficult time.

With Sympathy,
Dan Jones

Tim, Margo, Carly, & Kyle Golden

March 27, 2016

Shaun, Jody, Curtis, and Corey - We are so sorry to hear about Will! Our eyes are filled with tears and our hearts are broken for you and the family! Sending our love with strength as you grieve through the loss of Will! How unfair life can be..
.

Pat OKeefe

March 26, 2016

Shaun Jody & family. I was so very sorry to hear of Willem's passing. I babysat years ago for your wonderful family. Willem was a very respectful young man. I hope you will cherish the beautiful memories you have. My heart is broken for all of you. Thoughts and. prayers are being sent your way.

Stephen O'Connor

March 25, 2016

The O'Connor Family

March 24, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family during this difficult time. Please find comfort in knowing that Will is forever loved by God's family on earth and in heaven. Will's years here were a blessing, and he will always be with you and looking over you. Sending you all much love and strength.

Joanne O'Hara

March 24, 2016

Shaun, I just only found out about this today. I send my sincere condolences to you and your family on the tragic loss of your son.

March 24, 2016

SeanMy thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Bob Sweeney

March 23, 2016

cannot even image the grief that you are going through our prayers and thoughts are with you all...

Jack Patti Alec and Kyle Livingstone

Humpy&Rita

March 23, 2016

Musky,Jody,Curtis,Corey: I know of no words to say at this time but our thoughts are with U and we love u

March 23, 2016

Our prayers and thoughts are with the Golden family during this difficult time.

The Colby family

Peter Montalbano

March 23, 2016

My condolences to family and friends on your tragic loss. May your memories of him live forever in your hearts.

Jackie Somerville

March 23, 2016

Sending love from your BWH family. We are keeping you all in our hearts.

March 23, 2016

How sad to lose someone with so much life yet to live. Please be comforted knowing that God is there to help you through the difficult days ahead. SG

Burt Stuttman

March 23, 2016

Dear Jody, Shawn and Children,

I am deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Karen and Eric Barnes

March 23, 2016

Jody, Shaun and Golden Family,

Karen and I send our heartfelt condolences and extend our prayers to you and yours.
Devastated at the news and send our hockey family strength your way.

Ryan Barnes

March 23, 2016

Dear Golden family,
I'm deeply sorry for your loss. Will was always a good friend, good teammate, and just an all around good kid. My condolences are with your family during your time of loss.

Megan Levey

March 23, 2016

Dear Jody and Family,

I was shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of your son Will. Please know your entire family at Children's is keeping you all close to our hearts.

Megan Levey

Robbin and Kyle Mcknight

March 23, 2016

To Shaun Jody Curtis and Corey

Ky and I were devastated when we heard the news of Will's passing. Can not imagine what your family is going through. Ky is down in West VA. The history he has with your family and Will will be a treasured memory. You have our heartfelt condolence...God Bless!!

March 23, 2016

Dear Golden Family:
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Fran & Mike Sebestyen
Delray Beach, Fl

STRAWN FAMILY

March 23, 2016

SO SO SORRY for your loss. God Bless all of you.

March 22, 2016

There are no words that can ease the pain only time. Your family is in the heart and prays of your Brigham family and we can only let you know what ever you need we are here for you.I am so very very sorry for your loss
Claire Lynch and all the nurse Administrators

March 22, 2016

Shaun and Jody I am so so sorry for the loss of your son. Nothing I can say will take away the pain you must feel. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I am so sorry. Dana (white) Cameron.

Sandra Moody

March 22, 2016

Dear Shaun,
My heart is broken for you. May God bless and keep your beautiful son, Willem. His smile is just like yours.
Please take some of my strength to help you and your wife through the days ahead.
I am so sorry.
Jimmy's big sister, Sandy

March 22, 2016

The Bell Family sends its condolences to the Golden Family. Bill had the pleasure of coaching Will within Cohasset Youth Lacrosse. We all feel for your loss and send our love and prayers.

In sympathy,

Susan, Bill, Andrew and Colin Bell

Maggie Ernst

March 22, 2016

he will be missed he was the best friend a guy could ever have

Maggie Ernst class of 2014

Tom, JoAnn and Kim Latshaw

March 22, 2016

Shaun and family, There are no words.....We're so sorry and our hearts go out to all of you. Sending thoughts and prayers...

Florence connolly

March 22, 2016

There are many hearts that ache for you and your family at this time of loss..no one can take away your sorrow, may the support and concern of others help give you and your family the strength you need from day to day. God bless.

Peter Afanasiw

March 22, 2016

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Golden, Curtis & Corey,

Will was and always will be a very special young man, and his life is a clear reminder of the obviously wonderful family he has.

I wish you all the very best in finding hope and the strength to persevere during these difficult times.

With deepest condolences.

olivia blackburn

March 22, 2016

will,When I was in second grade we were in the same classroom. That year I had a huge crush on you, and you used to hold my hand in class. I was more nerdy back then, and you always made me feel welcome in a class where I didn't fit in. As the years passed we got separated, and after eigth grade I left Cohasset and went to Notre Dame. I came back to Cohasset my Junior year and was terrified. I hadn't talked to anyone from the school in two years, and I remember crying a lot on my first day. The night before that first day back I thought about all the good memories I had when I was younger, and I thought of you. I was nervous I would come back and never feel comfortable, but ended up making friends and being happy. You always made an effort to say hi, and every time I saw you I thought of the second grade boy that held my hand. Your kindness and caring did not shrink over the years, but instead grew. You were a light in every classroom, a pleasure to see in the halls, and beloved by all. You completely embodied everything a person should be, and I admire you so much for that. I wish we were closer than we were in the later years. Cohasset will never be the same without you, and I will never forget you. It is with the heaviest of heart that we have to say goodbye. Your life will live on through the lives of people who you greatly affected.

Marie Fise Cadet

March 22, 2016

We are sad to hear about your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Robbin and Kyle Mcknight

March 22, 2016

so devastated just as you and your family You have my heartfelt condolescence... God Bless1

March 22, 2016

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Golden, Curtis & Corey,

During this time of need I wish you and your entire family the very best. Will was, and always will be, a wonderful young man, who clearly epitomizes an incredible upbringing.

Losing someone is never easy, and I wish you all the strength to both persevere and find hope and peace.

All the best & with deepest sincerity,

Pete Afanasiw

Caroline and Shawn Sheehy

March 22, 2016

We are so very sorry for the loss of your wonderful son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
In Sympathy and Blessings,
The Sheehy Family

March 22, 2016

We so sad to hear of your loss! There are no words to express how sad we are for your whole family!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Orleman Family

March 22, 2016

Shaun and Family,

My heart goes out to your entire Family ... I could never begin to imagine the heartache you all are feeling at this time. Just know that you are in the hearts and prayers of everyone in the Black Jacks, Cohasset and extended Lacrosse communities.

Will was a great young man. I loved his competitive spirit and his relentless desire to be the best ... he will be missed by the many people whose lives he touched.

Rick Bagby

Lauren Willard

March 22, 2016

Shaun,
Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

March 22, 2016

There are no adequate words to express how saddened and shocked we were by the news of Will's passing. We will always remember him as a talented and wonderful young man. Our prayers are with you.

Dennis & MaryLisa Caulfield & family

Alan Gallotta

March 22, 2016

Mr. and Mrs. Golden, Curtis and Corey:

I am deeply sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of teaching Will, and subsequently watched him grow into an outstanding young man. Humble, sincere, and soft-spoken were endearing qualities which he possessed.

I hope you all find the strength it takes as you try to move forward. The difference he made will last forever.

Judy B

March 22, 2016

When we lose a Loved One, they become a memory. Then the memory becomes a treasure. Hold on to those treasures of your Loved One, they will help you during these difficult times. Isa.41:10

Will Golden at 2015 Cohasset High Prom with Friends

Shaun Galvin

March 22, 2016

Shaun Galvin

March 22, 2016

Dear Shaun, Jodi, Curtis, Corey and all of Will's family and friends,

It totally breaks my heart to learn of this news. I am very sorry to learn of Will's tragic passing. I totally remember Will playing Lacrosse for the Skippers his Sophomore, Junior and Senior year as I videotaped the home games and did the play-by-play at the same time. His Junior year I created a highlight film of his play that his Mom Jodi hired me to do and that same year Jodi hired me to create the highlight film of his sister Corey in Girls Lacrosse. He was an amazing player winning faceoffs and scoring goals and was a great asset especially when they won the State Title in 2014 his Senior year. His athletic talents at CHS will be remembered and cherished forever by his friends and teammates. Will remains in our hearts forever Please accept my sincere condolences and sympathies. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. It takes a village to be Cohasset Strong. Take care and God Bless you all.

With Warm and Sincere Sympathies
Shaun Galvin
Shaun Galvin Communications and Video Productions Videographer and play-by-play announcer

Luis Soto

March 22, 2016

We are deeply saddened by the news of your son passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and close friends.
Sincerely,
Luis Soto/Lynette Soto and family.

March 22, 2016

My deepest sympathy to all of Willem's family and friends. There are no words to express the sadness in my heart for your loss. He is now an angle in God's hands.
Love to all. Heather Macaulay

Rick Foley

March 22, 2016

Shaun-My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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