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WILLIAM DEWOLF Obituary
Bill leaves behind his wife of 55 years Janet (Bucklin), his children Steven, Julia Spencer and her husband Matthew, his two cherished grandchildren Lyla his "Lylabel" and Scarlett his "Peanut," his twin sister Cherris Grady and husband Paul, his brother Craig and wife Lori, and a large group of family, friends and colleagues that love him and will miss him dearly.
We should all be comforted in Bill's faith knowing that he will join his son David and his parents Bob and Isabel in heaven.
Visiting Hours will be held on Friday, May 28, from 3 to 6 pm at the Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main Street, SOUTHBOROUGH. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 29 at 10 am at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 27 Main Street, Southborough. Burial will follow in the Southborough Rural Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent in Bill's memory to the William C. DeWolf Visiting Professorship Endowment Fund, 330 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215 or St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 27 Main Street, Southborough, MA 01772 for the specific use in funding future youth mission trips so that the youth of the parish, including his granddaughters, may continue his legacy of serving others. To leave words of condolence to the family, please visit
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Michael Andrews
July 27, 2023
I was saddened to learn of Dr. DeWolf's passing. He monitored me for several years, making several prostate biopsies a bearable procedure. His caring and personal approach was very comforting. Was always impressed how, every year, he would come out and call my name, and walk me back to the room. After, he would walk be back out, give a handshake, and with a smile "see you next year". The world needs more doctors like him.
Janet Dibelka Nabors/Lynne Dibelka Shipley Walsh, 1st Cousins
October 3, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Robert M. Palter
May 28, 2021
Dr. DeWolf played a significant role in my life. He cured me of prostate cancer in 1997. His calm demeanor and quiet confidence inspired me to have the surgery. I am sorry that he has passed away. My sincere condolences go to his wife and family. He was a remarkable human being to whom I will always be grateful,
Bob Palter Patient
Michael Gram
May 28, 2021
I was extremely fortunate to be referred to Dr. DeWolf in 2002 for a “second opinion”. In our very first meeting, we really “connected”, regaling each other with stories from the campus of our mutual alma mater, Northwestern.
Needless to say, he put me at ease, explaining everything I needed to know in order to feel ok with life-changing surgery. 20 years on and I am so thankful for his skill and compassion. When I meet other men in similar circumstances, I still talk about my experience with Dr.DeWolf.
I pray that you find comfort in my story and others like it.
Sean Carroll
May 27, 2021
An extraordinary person, an extraordinary life.
I first met Bill in 1978 while an undergrad. He was juggling his urology duties at BI, a research lab at (then-named) Sidney Farber, and moonlighting in the ER in New Hampshire. His bedside manner with aspiring young scientists was every bit as compassionate, generous, and supportive as he was to his grateful and fortunate patients.
I am forever grateful for Bill's calm, fatherly wisdom, for the opportunities he provided, and for a lifelong friendship during which the Red Sox (who made being a fan very difficult especially in 1978) finally prevailed!!
Raising a glass tonight to one of the finest human beings one could ever know.
Malcolm Alter
May 27, 2021
Dear family,
I'm very saddened to learn of Dr. DeWolf's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences. I was a patient of his and found him to be very kind and helpful.
Sincerely,
Malcolm D. Alter
The Staff of Morris Funeral Home
May 27, 2021
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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