William J. Delaney

William Delaney Obituary

DELANEY, William J. "Bill" Gone home to be with the Lord on December 7, 2009, of Brooksby Village, in Peabody, and the retired Minister of Visitation and choir director at the West Congregational Church , Peabody. Husband of the late Pauline E. (Peach) Delaney. Son of the late William H. and Mildred (Pinksten) Delaney. Devoted father of Glen and his wife Nancy, Donald, Paul and Robert and his wife Barbara Delaney, William H. Delaney and Denise and her husband Francis Coakley; Grandfather of Amy Armfield, Lisa LaRiviere, Stacy Flynn, Katherine, Lauren and Justin Delaney, Heather Klausmeyer and Christy and Alex Rocklein, Great Grandfather of Hunter LaRiviere, Sean Flynn, Kendall La Riviere, Colton Klausmeyer and Wyatt Klausmeyer. Ret. Systems Manager at John Hancock Life Ins. Co., Boston. A Funeral Service of a celebration of his life will be held at the West Congregational Church, 27 Johnson St., Peabody at 10:30 AM on Friday, December 11, 2009. Relatives and friends are respectively invited. Visiting hours on Thursday from 2:30 until 4:30 and 7:00 until 9:00 PM at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home at the 82 Lynn St., PEABODY facility. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to the West Congregational Church Memorial Fund, 27 Johnson St., West Peabody, MA 01960 in his memory.

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Published by Boston Globe on Dec. 9, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for William Delaney

10 Entries

Barbara Murphy

December 27, 2009

I was unaware of Bill's passing until last night when I tried to call him. I feel a deep saddness in my heart that he is gone but I know he is where he wanted to be. He will be missed by me and so many others. It's a rare and special gift to have such a wonderful person in one's life. I'm blessed to have had him as a friend for so many years. My sincere condolences to his entire family.

marilyn beichel

December 10, 2009

I am very sorry for your loss, I know your father was loved very much by you Denice and your family. My heart goes out to you. love marilyn

Thomas Tucker

December 10, 2009

Condolences to the entire wonderful family.
Thank you, Billy, for the many kindnesses to our family over so, so many years. God Bless You.

Tom

Francis Tucker

December 9, 2009

My condolences to Bill's wonderful family; I have very fond memories of Billy and Pauline. God Bless.

Paul Timmins

December 9, 2009

To All The Delaney Children: Please accept my sincere sympathy on the loss of your father, and take comfort knowing he is is with your mother in heaven..

Mary Tucker-Raymond

December 9, 2009

Billy and Pauline were very dear friends of my parents, Maggie and Fran Tucker. I remember how happy Bill was when he was able to master my mom's sauce and meatballs. He and Pauline were such a loving couple; they are now together again watching over us. May you find peace and comfort in knowing there are many people thinking of you and smiling as we remember the good times. God bless.

Karen MacIsaac

December 9, 2009

Denise and family,

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May the memories of the good times bring you comfort.

Phyllis Grammont

December 9, 2009

Glenn, Donald, Paul, Bobby, Billy, and Denise -- I am so sorry to learn of Bill's death, but know he had a huge smile on his face when he saw his beloved Pauline and they are reunited again. Bill was such a big force in my life and my family. His presence will be greatly missed. I am so happy that Jane and I got to visit him at Brooksby Village this past summer.We had a great day. I will cherish that memory and all the memories of us growing up and also our great times vacationing in Dunstable. Know that many, many people are thinking of you today with very sad hearts.

Love,
Phyllis

John Amico

December 9, 2009

I know the good Lord has taken Bill in his arms and welcomed him into the Kingdom of Heaven. As Bill was one of his messengers on earth so will he be that Angel of mercy in Heaven. Over the years as a person how worked with Bill one could not find a better freind, boss or mentor. God love you Bill you will always be in my heart and prayers.

Karen Trickett

December 9, 2009

Bill and Pauline Delaney were friends of my parents, Bill and Marion Sheppard, since they were young adults. I remember Bill and Pauline bringing up young boys, and my mom saying that with the birth of their last child, they finally got their girl. Bill was a wonderul man and always knew when to call to offer prayers and comfort. He officiated at several family wakes and funerals. He'll not only be missed by his family and congregation, but also his many friends, old and new. Our sympathy to everyone who knew him.

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