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William Wheildon Obituary
WORCESTER - William M. "Bill" Wheildon III, 58, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Monday, June 17, 2013, at UMass Memorial Medical Center, University Campus. He leaves his sister and brother-in-law, Andrea and Allan Smith of Union, ME; brother and sister-in-law, Stephen and Donna Wheildon of Clinton, MA; niece, Catherine Wheildon; as well as many cousins and close friends. Born in Boston, he was a son of the late Edla (Johanson) and William Maxwell Wheildon, Jr. He was a graduate of South High School in Framingham and attended UMass Amherst College. Bill was a sound engineer and worked for Hills Sound and Immedia for more than 30 years. He was a very active member of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester where he was involved in working with the homeless. Bill was interested in all sorts of music and sound and also enjoyed entertaining friends and bringing people together.
A celebration of Bill's life will be held Saturday, June 29, 2013, at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 90 Holden Street. Visitation will be held from 2-3pm followed by a memorial service at 3pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Unitarian Universalist Church for the Homeless Ministry or to the Worcester Animal Rescue League, 139 Holden St Worcester MA 01606.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Wheildon
June 28, 2013
So sad to hear that Bill has passed away - he was a kind and gentle soul and will be missed. Many happy memories growing up together on Sawyers Island in Maine. Janice (Arena) Allen
June 25, 2013
So sorry to hear. I knew the family growing up on Sawyers island. RIP Bill. My thoughts are with your family. Nancy arena Lockard.
Dave Marshall
June 25, 2013
Sincere sympathy to the family of Bill.
A terrible loss of a truly talented man.
May he rest in peace.
MICHAEL MARZO
June 24, 2013
I had the great pleasure of working with Bill some 30 years ago as part of the WTAG/WSRS and the Worcester Public Schools Christmas Caroling program. WTAG would bring 5 different schools and have them perform at one of the malls for the entire week; Bill would set up the sound for the events, and whether it was being broadcasted live are pre-recorded for a later date Bill was always a perfectionist placing every microphones just in the right position. And he did it with the calmest fashion, he never got flustered always low spoken and truly a professional gentlemen. In work our paths cross with a lot of different people with a wide range of personality none better however than Bill, may he rest peace!!
Pat Hall
June 24, 2013
Bill helped us with the sound for our graduation ceremony for many years at the school where I work. I will miss him. He understood my needs well and made everything work well. He was a wonderful man.
Judy pickett
June 23, 2013
Bill was a gentle man always willing to help me with sound problems at a moments notice.Always polite and smiling.
Jeff Archambo
June 23, 2013
I met Bill over 30 Years ago, became friends and worked with him at Immedia sound from time to time. Bill was one of those rare people you meet in life that was always positive, up beat and was always a pleasure to talk to. A kind gentle honest person that will be missed but not forgotten. "Untill we meet again my Friend".. Jeff Archambo
Marissa McKeon
June 23, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Bill worked for almost 30 years doing the sound for our Catholic Youth Council show at Christ the King in Worcester. He was always amazing at what he could accomplish with the amplification of our kids. He will truly be missed.
Paul Beliveau
June 21, 2013
So sorry for your loss Bill was a friend of mine for many years. He'll be deeply missed.
Paul.B.
Sheila
June 21, 2013
Bill was a very good friend to my brother. May he rest in peace. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
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