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William Michaud Obituary
Born to Etta and William F. Michaud, Sr. in Fall River, MA and raised in the Boston suburbs of Somerville and Wakefield, Bill graduated from Boston College and Boston University Law School. After law school, he accepted a position in Washington, D.C. in the General Counsel's office of the Department of Housing and Urban Department (HUD). He was transferred to the San Francisco HUD Regional Counsel's office in 1965. In 1972, he formed a private practice in San Francisco representing lenders, public agencies, developers and nonprofit organizations in connection with HUD insured multifamily housing. In 2004, he relocated his practice to Marin.
Bill married Susan Wigh in 1968 and they raised their family in Marin County at their Strawberry home. In addition to Susan, he is survived by their children, Michael, Thomas (Alexis), and Christine. Bill was delighted by the arrival of granddaughters, Audrey and Chloe.
Bill served his community in many ways including terms as a Director of the Strawberry Recreation District and as a trustee of Strawberry Nursery School, Mount Tamalpais School, and The Branson School.
A celebration of life is planned at the Lighthouse Grill at the Club at Harbor Point, 475 E. Strawberry Drive, Mill Valley on Saturday, January 16th at 4pm. RSVP to [email protected].
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Tiburon Peninsula Foundation, P. O. Box 210, Tiburon, CA 94920.
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Leslie Macchiarella
January 18, 2023
My sincere condolences to the family. Bill was a marvel to work with over the years on legal matters. He was astute, experienced and always friendly (even when we were representing opposing legal clients). I could always depend on his reasoned legal opinions. I will miss his engaging smile!
Barbara Freitas
January 7, 2016
Susan, Michael, Chrissie and Tom,
Today I was deeply saddened to hear of Bill's passing. He was such a kind, wise and humorous man.
I'm imagining Bill and Hank sharing jokes and playing perfect heavenly tennis.
May your wonderful memories of good times help to comfort you.
Kathy Meyer
January 7, 2016
Dear Sue,
I was so sorry to hear about Bill's passing. Every time you two entered Nourish/Lighthouse, your warmth and energy increased the ambiance of the room and the probability of better conversation and increased laughter.
Thank you for always being so welcoming to "newbies" like me.
Hugs,
Walter Crump
December 30, 2015
Lovely obituary to a lovely, bright fellow who always made me laugh and smile and who always generously welcomed me into his home. Bill and Sue also raised three kind and caring kids. Too many remkarkable achievements of Bill to mention here. Sending my love to Sue, Michael, Tommy and Chrissy. Bill is truly missed. I can't believe that I won't run into him and hear a joke, wisecrack or a his mischievous wit. How boring Southern Marin seems without him. But heaven is a far more fun, humorous and lively place now that he is there. xox
Stew Woo
December 29, 2015
Dear Christine, You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts on the passing of your dad. The fun trips to Hawaii and the warm memories that you had with your father will bring you comfort. Hugs, Stew Woo
Lisa Hass
December 29, 2015
So glad to have known Bill. Such sad news of his passing. Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. Sincerely, Lisa Hass, Ann Arbor, MI
Beth (Amelkovich) Aparo
December 29, 2015
So sorry for your loss! Your father was a wonderful person. He left his impression of generosity wherever he went. I know it will always be with the Michigan gymnasts who were lucky enough to meet him!! ❤Love Always
DANIEL BINET
December 29, 2015
MIKE: PLEASE ACCEPT MY CONDOLENCES AT THE LOSS OF YOUR DAD.
DAN BINET
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