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William Horton Obituary

William Bradford Horton, born February 19, 1949, in Attleboro, MA, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026, after a brief illness.

A proud graduate of Attleboro High School and St. Michael's College, where he earned both a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Education, William had an unwavering passion for education and knowledge. He was a beloved member of his community, serving as a communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church. William found his greatest joy spending time with all his "ladies", his wife, daughters and granddaughters.

William is survived by his loving wife, Doreen Dunne Horton of Attleboro; their two cherished daughters, Eileen Horton of Attleboro and Kathleen Joyce and her husband Kevin of Palmer; his beloved granddaughters, Kate DeVincent and Anna DeVincent, both of Attleboro, and Kendall Joyce of Palmer; and his brother Jack Horton of Cape Coral, FL.

He is reunited in eternal rest with his parents, Edmund and Marjorie Kennedy Horton, and his sister, Nancy Jane Horton, who predeceased him.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial visitation on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, from 9:00 - 10:30AM at Duffy-Poule Funeral and Cremation Services, 20 Peck Street, Attleboro, MA. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11AM at St. John the Evangelist Church, 133 North Main Street, Attleboro, MA. Burial will take place afterward at St. John Cemetery, 165 West Street, Attleboro, MA.

We encourage those who knew William to share their memories on his memorial page, as a tribute to his life. Please visit www.duffy-poule.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Sun Chronicle on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Dave Brown (207-798-9960)

February 6, 2026

So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. His brother Jack and I were great friends growing up in Attleboro. Bill was older, however, I recall is easy manor and warm personality. Wonderful family.

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Memorial Visitation at Duffy-Poule Funeral and Cremation Services

20 Peck Street, Attleboro, MA 02703

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10

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Mass of Christian at St. John the Evangelist Church

133 North Main Street, Attleboro, MA 02703

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Burial at St John Cemetery

165 West Street, Attleboro, MA 02703

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