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William Wakefield Obituary

William A. Bill Wakefield in Taunton, October 26, 2017 husband of Joan (Gustafson) Wakefield and former husband of Lucille Marie (Ferrier) Wood died at Morton Hospital in Taunton at the age of 80. Born and educated in Dighton, Bill was the son of the late Clifford and Lilian (Bonnel) Wakefield. Bill was a retired Union Steward for Chadwicks of Boston. He was an avid sports fan; he enjoyed bocce, softball, tenpin and duckpin bowling and camping at Ellis Haven Campground. He was a member of the Italian Social Club and the Italian Naturalization Club both in Taunton. Bill was the father of David A. Wakefield and his wife Laurel, Jeffrey S. Wakefield and his wife Jonney Birosh, Deborah A. Amaral and her husband Brian, Rebecca Martinez and her husband Dionisio and Mark Wakefield and his wife Kristin and the late William Robert Wakefield and JoEllen Blain. Grandfather of Heather Marie Wakefield, Amanda Wakefield, Joseph Wakefield, William Amaral, Jocelyn Zuromski, Jeanette Wells, Lindsey Ruschioni, Deanna Wakefield, Josh Wakefield, Kayleigh Sousa Farrington, Bradley Wakefield and Dennis Martinez. Great Grandfather of Desiree Wakefield, Jada Watson, Hailey Powell, Ava Wakefield, Brody Wakefield and Logan Ruschioni. Calling hours will be held at the OKeefe-Wade Funeral Home 70 Washington Street in Taunton, Monday, October 30th from 4-7 pm. Interment will be private in the family lot at Dighton Community Cemetery. Visit our website www. okeefewade.com to sign the online guestbook, obituaries & directions

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Published by Taunton Gazette on Oct. 28, 2017.

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November 3, 2017

Dear Joannie,

I just heard of the passing of Billy and send my sincere sympathy to you and your family.
I worked with Billy years ago at North Carver Pine Corp and have never forgotten him. He was always wiling to pick me up for work when my car was not working and in the shop Anderson Toyota on Route 44. That car is long gone and so is North Carver Pine Corp but the memories of those days and the kindness of Billy will always remain in my heart.
Take comfort in your memories and know that you and your children are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.
Take care.

October 31, 2017

Dear Joan, Becky, and Mark,
Our deepest sympathy to you. We remember the good times during our baseball years.
The Basler Family

Kathy Rose-Nixon

October 30, 2017

Dave & Family, so sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

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