William H. Sheehan III

William H. Sheehan III obituary, Rockland, MA

William H. Sheehan III

William Sheehan Obituary

Published by Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home on Jul. 10, 2020.
On the morning of July 10, 2020 William Henry Sheehan III (Wild Bill) of Rockland MA passed away at the age of 55. Billy was born in Boston MA on April 29, 1965 to parents William H. Sheehan Jr. and Kathleen Anne Sheehan of Rockland, MA. He is survived by his ex-wife and close friend Mary-Collette Griffin, son Matthew Joseph Sheehan, daughter Stefanie Anne Sheehan, his two grandsons Chase Allen and Brayden Allen, and his brothers Thomas Sheehan, Todd Sheehan and their families and many cousins. Billy attended Rockland high school, graduating in 1983, and headed off to Curry College where he still holds a record of being one of their top 20 all-time scorers. He started skating at age 3 and he also enjoyed hobbies like figure skating, fishing, refereeing and coaching hockey, and cooking.

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August 13, 2020

Steve Todd posted to the memorial.

August 6, 2020

Paul Coughlan posted to the memorial.

August 2, 2020

Sam and Kathy Foresta posted to the memorial.

Steve Todd

August 13, 2020

I am so sorry for your loss. I had not seen Billy for many years, but still hold many fond memories from our childhood and beyond. My heart goes out to the entire family. Rest well, Billy.

Paul Coughlan

August 6, 2020

Bill and Kathy, please accept my sincere sympathy on the loss of your son, Billy. Rest in everlasting peace Billy.

Sam and Kathy Foresta

August 2, 2020

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Bill, Kathy, Tom and Todd. He was a great guy.
We wish we could be with you all today.
Rest in Peace Billy Sam and Kathy

Quirk Family

August 2, 2020

To the Sheehan family - please accept our condolences on the passing of your son/brother Billy. It is some times hard to imagine why our lives take a certain course or direction. Tom/Cheryl - your support and kindness to Billy over the years was a true blessing. You are selfless in so many ways. Sending love today and the days ahead.

Howard Wright

August 1, 2020

RIP Billy

Deborah Foresta

August 1, 2020

So sorry for your loss. Sending hugs and prayers your way.
Tom and Debbie Foresta

Ann McLaughlin

August 1, 2020

My life changed the day Billy and I met at our kids hockey game. He helped me raise my kids for 16 years and we will never forget that or him. He loved us as much as we loved him, he was truly a genuinely kind man who always made you laugh and smile. We send our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time, may he rest in eternal peace with our Lord.
Love,
Ann, Amanda, Charlie, Jackie and Catherine McLaughlin

Cheryl Cronin Messier

August 1, 2020

Billy - We have been friends since second grade. I can't imagine a life without your laughter. I know you fought hard to stay here, but God had other plans. We had lots of laughs and fun over the years. My prayers are with Steph, Matthew and your entire family. Rest in the sweetest peace Billy xo

Donna Wilbur

July 31, 2020

I am so sorry to hear this sad news! I have good memories of Billy for high school. I will keep his family and friends in my prayers!

Cindy Thetonia

July 31, 2020

I remember Billy being a clown, always trying to make you smile.
Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
Rest in the sweetest of peace Billy.

Tricia Gallagher

July 31, 2020

My thoughts and prayers for the Sheehan family. So sorry to hear about Billy. I have great memories of Billy from High School- Class of 83. Rest in Peace Billy.

Mary-Collette Griffin

July 30, 2020

You are now at peace Billy. We will certainly miss that smile and quit wit. You knew how to make us laugh. RIP dear Bill. Please look over our Matthew, Stefanie, and of course Chase and Brayden. They sure loved there Papa.

Carol Lagana

July 30, 2020

Billy was the nicest guy! I am so sorry to hear of his passing! Sending love to family and friends!

Amy Fuller-Heffernan

July 30, 2020

I will remember Billy fondly. He was a great college classmate and later in life ref to my sons. Always a smile and a hug after games at a Pilgrim. We will miss you.

June Humphrey

July 30, 2020

Billy we will forever remember you, the fun you created, you leave many friends behind RIP

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