William J. Saunders
William J. Saunders
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William J. Saunders, of Milton, died August 11, 2025, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 82.
Billy was born in Kokomo, Indiana when his father was serving in the US Navy. The family moved back to Milton where Billy attended St. Gergory Grammer School and Archbishop Williams High School attended College for 2 years before entering the US Navy. Billy served in the Navy for 4 years and was stationed in Hawaii for most of that time. He traveled to several countries in the Far East.
Billy went to work for the telephone company and was employed by Verizon for over 50 years.
Billy was a Life Member and a past treasurer of the Milton Yacht Club. He also loved to hunt and spent hunting season at his camp in New Hampshire. Billy was a long-time summer resident of Marshfield. He was a big fan of large boats and airplanes.
Billy is survived by his sister, Kathleen Merritt and her husband James of Randolph. He was predeceased by his parents, William G. Saunders and Catherine (King) Saunders.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, August 22, 2025, in St. Gregory's Church, 2215 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester at 10 o'clock. Visiting Hours Thursday, August 21, 2025, in the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, 4-8pm. Interment Milton Cemetery.
If desired contribution's in Billy's memory may be sent to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute,danafarber.jimmyfund.org.
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Saint Gregory Church
2215 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02124
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