William (Bill) Daniels

South Weymouth - William (Bill) John Daniels, 59, of South Weymouth, Massachusetts died on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at South Shore Hospital of metastatic melanoma.

Bill was born on April 22, 1965, at Cape Cod Hospital to Anne Howland (Allen) Daniels and Robert Charles Daniels. He grew up in East Sandwich, MA, with his three siblings, Robert Daniels, Jr., deceased; Terry Halvorson of Brewster; and Jeanne Brown of East Sandwich. He is also survived by his best friend Chris Wanless (John Curley) of Lexington; three loving nieces and their partners, Josephine Halvorson (Peter Buckley) of New Marlborough; Teresa Suffoletto (Nick Suffoletto) of New Bedford; and Morgan Brown (Nathaniel Cummings) of Hyannis; as well as one great nephew, Theo Suffoletto.

Growing up, Bill enjoyed playing strategic games such as Battleship, Risk, and chess and was an avid reader of science fiction and detective novels. A 1983 graduate of Sandwich High School, Bill showed an early aptitude for math and science, taking a first-of-its-kind computer programming class and studying computer science and math at Northeastern University in Boston. While still a student, he participated in the Co-op internship program and landed a position at the Mitre Corporation in Bedford, MA. There, he met several co-workers who became lifelong friends and formed a social group, nicknamed the BGC. Among their many adventures, they skied, played golf, traveled, and spoke regularly for almost forty years.

From 1989 to 2000, Bill lived in Europe, first in Germany and later in England, working for US defense contractors and launching his career in data security. During this time, he earned a Master of Science from Boston University, expanding his knowledge of computer information systems. He also traveled extensively throughout Europe and Asia, which he documented through his passion for photography. He learned about other cultures and developed interests in global music, scuba diving, and skydiving.

In his mid-thirties, Bill returned to the United States and spent the rest of his professional life in the Boston area, working in IT development and support. In 2012, Bill joined Intersystems Corporation, where he worked until shortly before he passed. His colleagues cherish Bill's tireless work ethic and friendship. A number of his clients are in the healthcare sector, and Bill was proud to know that his work was being utilized by the very hospitals that treated him in his final months.

Bill was civically engaged, always supporting his community and those in need. He volunteered for the Somerville Center for Adult Learning Experiences (SCALE) and donated to local nonprofit organizations. He enjoyed food and trying new restaurants, particularly with his best friend, Chris, following an afternoon at the movies. His family remains grateful for his steadfast support as well as the countless conversations that took place over games of cribbage, Uno, and Monopoly (most of which Bill won). He will be remembered by all who knew him for his courtesy, generosity, humility, professionalism, attention to detail, and infectious giggle. Bill always held the door open for others.

There will be a private celebration of his life in the spring. Please contact the family for more information through the obituary posted on Legacy.com, where you are also encouraged to share stories of your memories of Bill. Bill's loved ones would like to thank all of the doctors, nurses, and staff at South Shore Hospital, Mass General Brigham, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, especially Dr Justine Cohen. Donations can be made to Dana Farber's Melanoma Treatment Center Team in Bill's name.