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William Dunlap Obituary

William (Will) Robert Dunlap IV, of North Attleboro, born January 25,1988 passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 12, 2024 at age 36 after a courageous battle with MEITL Lymphoma. He leaves his beloved wife, Rachel (Klibanoff) Dunlap, young son Graham Maxwell Dunlap, and his beautiful dog, Missy.

Survived by his parents William Robert Dunlap III, and Caryn (Bergh) Dunlap of Attleboro, his mother in law, Deborah Klibanoff of Dighton, and sisters Thea Dunlap Glieco (husband, Anthony) of Barrington, RI, Emily Manion of Easton, MA, Hilary Lapan of Linconville, ME, and sister in law Corina Sarr of East Providence, RI. Will was a cherished godson to his aunt, Linda Dunlap of Falmouth, MA. He was a loving uncle to his nieces and nephews N'deye, Wendy, Bella, Paxton, Hudson, Michael, and Haverhill. He also leaves cousins Leah (MacDonald) Burby, and Candace MacDonald, who were an amazing support to him and his family during his illness.

William was a 2006 graduate of Bristol County Agricultural High School in Dighton, MA and went on to be accepted at Mass Maritime Academy, where he was a student of Facilities Engineering. Upon completing college, William joined his father in the family business, William R Dunlap, Inc. Crane and Rigging Company, in Seekonk MA, where he led until the present. He was a great supporter of many businesses and foundations in the area. An avid Boston Celtics fan, Will was thrilled to watch them win banner number 18 last month. William loved comedy, cranes, sci-fi movies, and traveling with his family.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to Will's Life Celebration beginning with Visiting Hours on Friday, July 19, 2024, from 4 to 7 PM in the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Road Cumberland, RI.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Dana Farber Cancer Research, P.O. Box 849168
Boston, MA 02284. www.dana-farber.org/gift.

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Published by Sun Chronicle on Jul. 16, 2024.

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Karen Sankey

July 17, 2024

Dear Bill, Caryn, and Linda,
Words can't express how sorry I am for this terrible loss in your lives and at such a young age. It seems to me that William struggled against his diagnosis strenuously and for a long time, so good for him. I know he will be deeply missed and never forgotten. My condolences and love to you, his wife and son, and your entire family.

Sheri Bender Schongold

July 16, 2024

Although I did not know William personally, if he was anything like his dad, he was a great guy. I want to send my sympathies to his family and his aunt, Linda.

Sheri Bender Schongold
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Paula,Dave, Chad Merriss

July 16, 2024

Caryn&Bill
Rachel& Graham & to all of your Families and Friends

We are thinking of you & sending our deepest sympathy on Williams passing. No adequate words can express this heartbreaking loss.
We are so very sorry.
May all the love & best of your memories keep William close to you always.

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