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William Gilligan Obituary
EXETER — William J. Gilligan, 66, of Exeter, died April 23, 2024. Arrangements are pending from Metcalfe Shaver Kopcza Funeral Home Inc., 504 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming.
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for William Gilligan
Nancy Evans
August 25, 2025
Very sorry to hear of your family´s loss.
Debbie
April 18, 2025
Babe I love you so much and miss you so much. Those words don't even come close to how it really feels. I know we'll meet again. You're my soulmate. I love you
Debbie
December 18, 2024
I love and miss you so much. My heart is broken. We will see each other again. I love you.
Mike DZIAK
May 12, 2024
So sad to hear of Bill passing away , may God bless You .
Mike Dziak ,
Exeter
Debbie
May 1, 2024
I love and miss so much.
Linda McAdarra
April 29, 2024
Dearest Fran, Mary Jo and family. My deepest sympathies for ur loss. Often over the years Fran, you have certainly been in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely with love and prayers, Linda McAdarra
Lori Thomas
April 28, 2024
So very sorry for your loss. May god bless your family during this difficult time.
Robert Hughes
April 28, 2024
My brother-in-law and he was a heck of a guy. A man's man and always there when you needed him. Sad day, but he's in the Lord's arms now.
Philip G Pizano
April 27, 2024
My Deepest Sympathy
Billy Connors
April 27, 2024
We had good times together as friends growing up
and hanging out! You will be missed. Rest in peace Bill.
Billy Connors
Nancy Evans
April 27, 2024
So very sorry to hear about Bill. Love and prayers to Lynn, Judy, Beth and the whole family.
Marlene and Patrick Cook
April 26, 2024
We are so sorry to hear about Bill our deepest condolence goes to Debbie rest in peace Bill
Chuck May
April 25, 2024
So sorry to hear about Bill My condolences to Debbie, Lynn, Karen and all the Gilligan's
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April 25, 2024
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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