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WILLIAM F. POLLARD Jr.

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Mar. 22, 2026

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WILLIAM POLLARD Obituary

POLLARD , William F. Jr. Formerly of Brookline, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on March 12, 2026. He is survived by his loving wife, Joan (Eisenstein) Pollard; and their two sons, Sean and his wife, Anna of Marlborough and Jonah and his wife, Aileen of Newton. Devoted Papa of Thomas, Emily, Maia, and Pierce. Oldest of nine siblings, predeceased by his sister, Edna; he is survived by Jean, Michael, Mary, Roy, Florence, John, and David. The son of the late William F. and Florence Pollard. Served in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper in the 173rd Brigade in Vietnam. His greatest pleasure was returning each day home to his wife and children. Visiting Hours in the Bell-O'Dea Funeral Home on Sunday, March 22, from 1:00 - 3:00pm. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment is private.
Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 13 to Mar. 15, 2026.

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