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William Kerivan Obituary
Colrain, MA - William J. Kerivan, 74, passed away at home on April 17, 2023.
Bill was born in Wellesley, MA on August 20, 1948 the son of Joseph and Ida (Graves) Kerivan.
He served honorably with the US Air Force during the Vietnam war.
Bill taught at the Franklin County Technical School for many years prior to his retirement.
He served as a Selectman for the town of Colrain for a number of years.
Survivors include a son, Matthew Kerivan of Turners Falls, a daughter, Kathleen Reid of Shelburne, his grandchildren; Anthony, Liam, Jack, Owen, Lily, Carson, Bennett and Sawyer, as well as his brother Lawrence Kerivan of Natick, MA
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.
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Barbara Carson
April 23, 2023
Bill was a kind soft-spoken man and an excellent instructor. I met him through my previous husband who taught at the Tech School. We had some good conversations. Sad to read about his passing.
William L. Johnson
April 20, 2023
I remember Bill Kerivan from my F.C.T.S school days. He was an Electrical instructor for several years prior to his retirement. He was a wonderful Teacher in the Electrical trade and taught his students to be successful.
Kellie facts plumbing 2003
April 20, 2023
Mr K make the sky light up
Chrissy Reynolds
April 20, 2023
I sorry for you loss when he was my teacher he helped me so much I would never have graduated without him
Barb Williams
April 20, 2023
It was a pleasure to work with Bill, he was a sweet man.
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