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William Boyd "Bill" Fitzpatrick
1949 - 2019
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William Fitzpatrick Obituary
Bill was born on March 1, 1949, to Grey and Jean Fitzpatrick. He grew up in Olean, N.Y., with three younger brothers, Michael, James and John.
He graduated from Olean High School, and received his bachelor of arts degree from Dartmouth College. Bill returned to Olean, and started working for his family's newspaper, the Olean Times Herald, and stayed with the newspaper, eventually becoming the publisher, until he retired in 2008.
Bill married Lynn "Montie," in 1974, and they had two daughters. In addition to his love of golf, fishing and skiing, Bill was also active in the community. It was his love of golf, that brought him and Lynn to Hilton Head, after his retirement. They enjoyed life here and recently celebrated their 45th anniversary.
Bill is survived by his wife, Lynn; his daughters and their spouses, Jennifer and Michael Hughes and Susan and Michael Cote; and his grandchildren, Eden, Henry and Eve.
A Celebration of Life Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday (Oct. 18, 2019) at St. Francis by the Sea Catholic Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Second Helpings at secondhelpingslc.org or P.O. Box 23621, Hilton Head, S.C. 29925, where Bill often volunteered.
Keith Funeral Services is assisting the family.
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Rebecca Shirley
December 14, 2019
We are so saddened to hear about Bill's passing. We just adored the time Bill spent with us here at Eagle Nest Lodge. We have so many wonderful memories. We shall miss him. John & Rebecca Shirley, Hardin, MT
October 19, 2019
May you Rest In Peace as God's House is now your home! You were a very special and kind person to work with at the Olean Times Herald.
God's Peace be With You. My sincere condolences to your family.
Rose M. Jodush (Smith)
Ann Bellanca
October 19, 2019
I am so deeply saddened to hear of Bill's illness and passing. He will always be Billy to me, as I remember our childhood days and neighborhood games. Rest in peace old friend. Lynn, Jennifer, and Susan you and your families are in my thoughts and prayers. May the wonderful memories of your times together give you comfort. Fondly, Ann Bellanca
October 18, 2019
So sorry to hear of your loss. Bill was my best fishing partner for many years on trips with our fathers to Beaver Lake Lodge and Kenda Wilderness Lodge in Northern Ontario. Many wonderful memories!! He will be missed.
John Hardy
Herm Smith
October 16, 2019
I worked closely with Bill for many years. You couldn't ask for a finer gentleman. He cared about the OTH and everyone who worked there. He will be missed by many.
Bobbie Micros
October 15, 2019
Lynn and families,
I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He had such a kind, caring personality. I respected him so much as to how he handled himself in the family business and treated the Times Herald employees with such respect.
With sympathy,
Tom and Leisa Foley
October 14, 2019
What a great man. He touched many lives and always put a smile on everyone's face. He will be greatly missed. Tom and Leisa Foley
Sandy Heister
October 14, 2019
We are so sorry for the passing of Bill. He will be missed by all of us and especially
At our St. Patrick gathering. We are both thinking of you and your family.
Love Sandy and Joe Heister
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