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WILLIAM DAVIS Obituary

DAVIS, William R. Jr., "Bill" 49, of Needham, March 4, 2014. Bill was fully and completely devoted to creating an idyllic, wonderful, and happy life for his beloved wife, Laurie (Gassett) Davis, and his most-cherished children, Catherine, Harrison, and the eagerly-anticipated, new baby Davis, who is expected to arrive in August 2014. Bill is also survived by his parents, William and Marie (Kielbasa) Davis of Beverly, MA, his siblings, Mark Davis of Falmouth, MA, Allison Goble of Gaithersburg, MD, and his nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held in the Eaton Funeral Home, 1351 Highland Ave., NEEDHAM, on Sunday, March 9th from 4-8 PM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. A Funeral Service will be in the Congregational Church of Needham, 1154 Great Plain Ave., Needham, on Monday, March 10th at 10:00 AM, followed by interment at the Needham Cemetery. A reception to celebrate Bills life will be held at Laurie and Bills home immediately following the interment. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Davis Family Childrens Trust, c/o Leah Gassett, 32 Taft Avenue, West Newton, MA 02465. He was a graduate of Beverly High School Class of 1982 and earned both his undergraduate and graduate degrees in business from Babson College. Bill was a dedicated employee of IBM. For obit, directions, or to share a memory of Bill, please visit: www.eatonfuneralhomes.com Eaton Funeral Home 781-444-0201

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 6 to Mar. 9, 2014.

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Mary Lou Hughes

March 3, 2016

Bill is greatly missed by all who knew him. His family is so special.
Laurie is doing a fantastic job raising his 3 beautiful children.
May Bill rest in peace and know that he was very loved.

Kathy D'Agostino

March 3, 2015

Laurie, thinking of you and your children.
God bless your beautiful family.
Kathy D'Agostino

Shannon Shavor

April 16, 2014

Laurie, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

Heather Hinton

March 13, 2014

Catherine, Harrison and baby Davis, know that your father loved you beyond words. He once told me "Who knew that it would be like this? My favourite thing in the world is to play with my children, to watch them and be with them. They are amazing" Love that strong will always be there with you, even if he cannot.

BILL and FIRST COUSINS

Joan Casey

March 13, 2014

Dick and Joan Casey

March 13, 2014

Laurie and your precious children, Catherine and Harrison, and to Bill's parents, Marie and Bill, may your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. May God's love surround you. Love, Uncle Dick and Aunt Joan

Dale Waddington Horowitz

March 13, 2014

Laurie, I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Bill from Babson College and he was the guy who was friends with everyone. He was the real deal, genuine, kind, considerate, a man after God's heart. I pray that our Lord will continue to watch over you and your family.

Erik Vaag

March 10, 2014

I am stunned and saddened by the news of Bill's unexpected passing. Bill was a devoted to his family and committed to the success of his extended team at IBM. He had a bright future, and he'll be missed by all.

May God comfort Laurie, the kids, Bill's family, his friends, and his colleagues from work during this difficult time. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Jeff Hiromura

March 10, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences. I have many fond memories of Bill from our Babson days. I'll always remember his smile and warm welcome. I can't ever remember seeing him down or having a negative thing to say. He will be missed.

Stephen Reilly

March 10, 2014

Laurie, Catherine,& Harrison - There are few words that could comfort you during this tragic time, please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill was a great friend to me and I'll always have fond memories of our time together in Vermont, Newport, Beacon Hill, or our impromptu runs and daddy play dates with the kids. He had a knack for bringing people together and was always fun to be around. We shared many adventures that will always be cherished.

SCOTT AND LUZ PATRIE

March 9, 2014

REST IN PEACE,BILL YOU WILL BE MISSED SCOTT AND LUZ

March 9, 2014

REST IN PEACE BILL. YOU WILL BE MISSED
SCOTT AND LUZ PATRIE

Richard and Yvonne Thomas

March 9, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Fran Rockett

March 9, 2014

Dear Laurie, Harrison, Catherine and all of Bill's family, I know that there is little words can do to ease your pain right now, and our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bill touched so many lives and brought so many people together. Bill's smile was contagious, you could not help but be happy in his presence. He wanted others to share in his zest for life. I will be eternally grateful to Bill for introducing me to my wife, Marianne. We are all so fortunate to have had our lives touched by Bill. We will miss him and thank him for the wonderful times and memories he created.

Bill & Kathy Corbett

March 9, 2014

Dear Laurie,
Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your families in the sudden loss of your dear husband, Bill. He surely was a special man, husband, father, a wonderful legacy to his life.
May he rest in the peace and love of the Lord. We wish you and your children love and grace and beautiful memories of him to sustain you in your grief. Love,
Mr. & Mrs. Corbett

April Piner-Yi

March 8, 2014

Bill was a wonderful boss, mentor and friend. We wish you and your family peace to bring comfort and courage to face the days ahead.

Bill and Catherine dancing - April 2011

March 8, 2014

March 8, 2014

Sending my deepest sympathy to the entire Davis family! Billy was always so much fun to be around and when I last saw him at our BHS class reunion it was great to hear about his children and his wife Laurie. He was so happy with where his life had taken him. He was taken from this earth too young. May all the fond memories bring you some peace. My sincerest condolences,
Tricia ( MacCarthy) Casale

Kathy D'Agostino

March 8, 2014

Dear Laurie,
There are no words, but there are prayers for you and your children.
Warmly,
Kathy D'Agostino

Peg & Ed Chinchillo

March 8, 2014

Marie & Bill

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

I spent thousands of happy days with Bill. His joy for life was infectious. He was a truly wonderful friend and I will miss him deeply.

Michael Bellomo

March 8, 2014

Bob and Pat Maher

March 8, 2014

Dear Marie and Bill,

Our sincerest sympathy and prayers are with you and your family.

Lori Pietripaoli

March 7, 2014

I will always cherish the moments growing up with my cousin Billy. We spent many days laughing since we both loved to smile. He always had a good joke for me and I always appreciated his humor....He always gave it his all in everything he did. Even though I moved away many years age, I will always have the fondest memories of him. I will never forget your smile Billy it lit up a room. Rest In Peace, You will be dearly missed....Lori Pietripaoli

Ken & Phyllis Scholes

March 7, 2014

Phyllis & I remember well all the wonderful memories watching Bill grow up. He was such a joy to be around, always smiling, always happy. We watched him play football, he was very aggressive on the field and played much bigger than he was and we assume he was the same in his career and his life. We have been away for 25 years, but every time we have seen him, he was a joy to be around. Our condolences to his immediate family. He will be sorely missed by all that knew him. Rest in peace "Billy". Love Uncle Ken & Auntie Phyllis

Monica Staley

March 7, 2014

Dear Laurie,
I am so, so sorry to hear the sad news- I remember meeting Bill at your house and being so impressed at his friendly, cheerful manner. My deepest sympathy to you and your family

Ruth Simonis

March 7, 2014

I have known Bill for 10+ years and worked with him through a variety of roles. Bill was one of those rare individuals that could be laser-focused at his work and at living life with his beautiful family. Bill's fingerprints and influence will remain well beyond “today”. He will not be forgotten. How could he be with that infectious grin and positive attitude? Our hearts go out to his family. This is a loss at the deepest level. Peace be with you.

Bob Korabik

March 7, 2014

I'm glad to have had the opportunity to work for Bill. He was a good guy. Please accept my deepest sympathies. My thoughts and prayers are with the Davis family.

Collette Snoonian

March 7, 2014

We are so sorry to hear the news. Our deepest sympathies to the Davis family.

Dawn Stacy

March 7, 2014

I will always remember Bill for his positive, can-do attitude and ready laugh as we traveled our shared Corio/IBM experience. His ability to lead broad teams to a shared goal and yet keep an eye on details (joking that "I'm an accountant at heart") will continue to be an inspiration to his colleagues. My thoughts and greatest sympathies are with his family and friends at this sudden loss.

Christine Legault

March 7, 2014

My heart goes out to the Davis Family for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
love
Christine Legault

Diane Burris Dunham

March 7, 2014

Laurie, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My sympathies to you, Catherine and Harrison.

Judy and Wes Harrington

March 7, 2014

Deepest sympathies, Laurie, to you and your darling children. We will keep all of you, including Bill,in our prayers.
Judy and Wes Harrington

Marilyn and Russell Cheung

March 7, 2014

Dear Laurie,
We are so sorry for your loss. We will always remember Bill jogging with a child in the stroller and biking with a child in the back seat. We always appreciated his big, friendly smile and hello whenever he saw us in the neighborhood. You and your family are in our thoughts.

Julie Gulliford

March 7, 2014

My condolences and heart felt sympathy to the Davis family. May the support from the many people who's lives were touched by Bill offer you comfort and your memories of him give you peace.
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Mark McNair

March 7, 2014

I will always remember Bill's smile and the smile in his voice when we spoke on the phone. He was always a vibrant presence in every setting we shared. I am deeply thankful for the opportunity of having shared part of this life's journey with Bill. What a wonderful example he served to those he touched.

Priscilla Christie

March 7, 2014

So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Although I have many fond memories of Bill from our "Babson Days" perhaps the most vivid is when he taught me how to rollerblade (along the Charles River) and raced up to catch me before I crashed, literally picking me up (while skating full speed) and carrying me safely down the concrete stairs that were directly ahead. A fitting metaphor for his kind heart, good nature, and willingness to be there for a friend...

Ilene Yocum

March 7, 2014

Words cannot express the heartfelt sadness and unbelief that I feel at this time. Hearing Bill's voice and enthusiasm as a leader and mentor at IBM will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the Davis family and Bill's friends and colleagues. May your special memories of Bill provide peace and comfort today and always.

debra scouras bernfeld

March 7, 2014

so sorry to hear of Billys passing, have been friends since 1st grade. He will be remembered with a smile on his face. xoxo

Tracy Jackson

March 7, 2014

It is with a heavy heart that I say good-bye to Bill Davis. My prayers are with the Davis family as well as with his IBM family. May your memories of Bill comfort you.

Rick & Barb Leland

March 7, 2014

Our thoughts are with you Laurie during such a difficult time.

Murali Thantry

March 7, 2014

At this difficult time in your life, I pray that God will grant you the serenity and peace that you need to get through this. Stay strong and know that you are remembered in our thoughts and prayers

scott cunningham

March 6, 2014

My deepest condolences to the Davis family, Bill was a great guy who will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known him.

Falmouth Summer 2007

Greg Heger

March 6, 2014

At this difficult time, I am focusing on all the great memories and happy times spent with my friend Bill. I will never forget his smile, which seemingly never left his face. I miss you Bill, Greg

March 6, 2014

We love you, Laurie, Catherine and Harrison.
-the Noons

Carol Tennant

March 6, 2014

Dear Laurie, My family and I are very sad to hear of your sudden loss. What a difficult and shocking thing to happen. I remember dancing at your beautiful wedding and showing you and Bill homes. He seemed like a really great guy who will be sorely missed by many. You and yours are in my prayers for Gods' comfort. Sincerely Carol Tennant

Trudy Rudder

March 6, 2014

Rest in peace Bill. You were a wonderful,caring manager and I am glad to have benefited from your wisdom and guidance.Trust but verify. May God's peace comfort Laurie,Catherine and Harrison during this sad time.

March 6, 2014

Bill was a great friend and colleague, and a wonderful person. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with Laurie, Catherine and Harrison. - Manny

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