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BORN

1947

DIED

2018

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Roney Funeral Home

152 Worcester Street

North Grafton, Massachusetts

William Broadbent Obituary

William E. Broadbent, 70

Grafton - William E. Broadbent, 70 passed away at home May 25, 2018 after a long illness.

Bill leaves his wife of 40 years, Paula (Langone) Broadbent, his children, Sandy Broadbent of Montclair, NJ, Kelly, wife of Doug Wedge of Shrewsbury, Timothy Broadbent of Hubbardston, Jessie, wife of Ken Munroe of Hudson, Stacy Broadbent of Grafton, and Thomas Broadbent of Marlborough; his five beloved grandchildren; he leaves his brothers Richard Broadbent of Millbury, Robert Broadbent of Webster; twin sisters, Louise, wife of Walter Murray of Paxton and Elizabeth, wife of James Laird of North Brookfield, and nieces and nephews.

Bill was born in Worcester on October 10, 1947, the son of Stanley V. and Levina M. (Savage) Broadbent. He is a thirteenth generation descendent of George Soule, passenger of the Mayflower. Bill was a graduate of South High School. He was a member of St. Philip Church.

Bill was an independent business man in the automotive retail and repair industry. He was a member of the Massachusetts Automotive Dealers Association.

All are invited to gather with Bill's family Thursday May 31st from 4pm to 7pm at Roney Funeral Home 152 Worcester St. N. Grafton, MA 01536. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday June 1st at 11am at St. Philip's Church 12 West St. Grafton, MA 01519. He will then be laid to rest at St. John's Cemetery in Worcester. A Book of Memories to share a favorite memory of Bill or message of sympathy with his family is available online at:

www.RoneyFuneralHome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from May 29 to May 30, 2018.

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Memorial Events
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May

31

Memorial Gathering

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Roney Funeral Home

152 Worcester Street, North Grafton, MA 01536

Jun

1

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Philip's Church

12 West St., Grafton, MA

Funeral services provided by:

Roney Funeral Home

152 Worcester Street, North Grafton, MA 01536

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