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William Temple Obituary
Temple.
He is survived by a son; Edward A. Temple, a daughter; Tracy Lynn St. Angelo, and her husband Matthew and a sister; Melissa Ruhlman.
A funeral will be held on Wednesday, at 12:00 pm in the Gorton-Menard Funeral Home, 721 Washington St., Coventry. Calling hours are prior; from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Burial with military honors will be in the RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter, RI. . In lieu of flowers donations can be made to CVMA P.O. Box 370, Wyoming, RI 02898. For condolences and full obituary visit GortonMenardfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for William Temple
July 24, 2010
I was sad to read of Bill's passing. I remember him well from our days together on the department.
Jeff Wight Det. PPD (ret.)
Renée
July 5, 2010
Billy,
What a shock to hear that you're gone. I've been thinking back on so many memories from so many years ago. You have been and will remain tucked away in a special little corner of my heart..."Always and Forever"
July 1, 2010
So many great memories. Rest in peace my friend. Butch
warner
June 30, 2010
I feel a loss...Our afternoon talks and your playful ways, I will miss the most..So many things unanswered and not fair. My Prayers and thoughts surround u and your family... Cleda
June 30, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Bill, and your family. I have so many unanswered questions and feelings. I will miss our afternoon talks and your playful personality.....I will never forget you. My first solo ride will include memories of u. CLEDA
Chris Ferrazza
June 29, 2010
Temple family, sorry to hear of the loss of Bill. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed by all. I wish the family peace in this time of mourning and will pray for Bill.
June 29, 2010
"Uncle Bill", You were larger than life. I hope you know how adored you were. It's so hard to believe that you're gone. Tracy, my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Your dad is at peace now.
Deb Quinton (Debbie from Blakes)
June 29, 2010
Bill I hope you have found peace.
We will miss you. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family
Lillian & Norman
Coventry, RI
June 28, 2010
Billy, you will be missed. God Bless.
Mitch, Kris and the ladies
Anne Louise Paolilli
June 28, 2010
Rest in peace, Billy Temple.....Wow, so many years have gone by...Will always remember your mischevious look and smile...Hope that you are with all of the other PPD "night men".... God speed!!
The Gendron Family
June 28, 2010
To the Temple family,
We are saddened by the unexpected passing of Bill. He was a great man and will be missed by everyone whose paths he crossed. We pray that Bill has found peace and wish the family peace as well.
Ernie Greco
June 28, 2010
Billy was indeed one of a kind as mentioned by Walter Salisbury. I always enjoyed doubling up with him in CR-4. You always knew your back was covered with Billy at any call. He was a lot of laughs both on the job and off the job. I'm sorry about Billy's passing. My deepest sympathy and prayers extends to Billy's entire family and all who loved him and knew him.
Paul Verrecchia (ret. PPD)
June 28, 2010
Bill: Gone but never forgotten. I will always remember your laugh and our days on together on the PPD.
My sincere condolences to the Temple Family on your loss.
Patricia Joyce
June 28, 2010
I hope you find peace, Bill.
Wayne Sacco
June 28, 2010
My condolences to Bill's family. May he rest in peace.
June 28, 2010
Billy, you were one of a kind. A great friend and mentor. I wish we could have spent more time together over the past several years. Thanks for all the fun times, and great laughs.
Gods speed my friend, You will be sadly missed . Walter Salisbury ( Ret. PPD )
Bob Conn
June 28, 2010
Bill was a good friend while we were on the job.Rest in Pease Bill. Bob Conn Ret.Det.
Kerry McCartney
June 28, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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Ann-Marie Carroll
June 28, 2010
Billy, you were loved, and will be missed. I hope you have found peace where you are now.
Joe Bailey (Ret.PPD)
June 28, 2010
To the Temple Family: I was very saddened to have just read of Billy's passing. We worked together in the police Dept. for many years and Bill was a great person. He will be missed by all his many friends that he collected through the years. May God bless Billy and the Temple Family in this most difficult time.
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