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WILLIAM R. "BILL" KIRBY obituary, Arlington, MA

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WILLIAM KIRBY Obituary

KIRBY, William R. "Bill" Of Arlington, passed away peacefully, on January 5, 2026. He was 83 years old. Beloved husband of Ann (McInerney). Son of the late John and Mary Kirby. Devoted brother of Jack Kirby of Milford and the late Mary Carol Fisher. Brother- in-law of Kathleen McInerney of Arlington. Further survived by four nieces, one nephew and many supportive neighbors and friends. Bill was a graduate of Brookline High School and Northeastern University. He was a retied manager for Verizon. Relatives and friends are invited to a Visitation at the Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Chestnut St., ARLINGTON, on Friday, January 9, from 10-11 am. A Funeral Mass will be held in Saint Agnes' Church at 11:30 am. Burial will follow in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Arlington. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Spaulding Rehab Hospital, 300 1st Ave., Charlestown, MA 02129.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 6 to Jan. 7, 2026.

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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Keefe Funeral Home - Arlington

5 Chestnut St., Arlington, MA 02474

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9

Funeral Mass

11:30 a.m.

Saint Agnes Church

32 Medford Street, Arlington, MA 02474

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Keefe Funeral Home - Arlington

5 Chestnut Street, Arlington, MA 02474

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