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William Wilkinson Obituary

William H. Wilkinson, of Sandwich, formerly of Marshfield, died March 9, at the age of 65. Beloved husband of Margaret M. (Ware) Wilkinson of Sandwich, he was the father of Michele Farrelly of Plymouth; son of the late Trask H. and Barbara D. (Rogers) Wilkinson. Bill was born in Boston. He graduated from Marshfield High School, Class of 1963. Bill was a mechanic for Scituate Ray Precast Concrete Company. He was a member of the Connecting Rods Auto Club. Bill was a lifelong resident of Marshfield and moved to Sandwich four years ago. Funeral service was held March 13, in the MacDonald Funeral Home, 1755 Ocean St., Marshfield. Contributions in Bills memory may be made to the charity of your choice. For online guest book, please visit us at our Web site, macdonaldfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Marshfield Mariner from Mar. 12 to Mar. 19, 2011.

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Paul & Terry Murphy

April 9, 2011

We are in Florida and only found out last night of Billy's passing. Our hearts are broken. We've known Billy since 1970 and have fond memories of him. Please accept our sympathies for you and Michelle and know we will always keep Billy in our hearts.

March 19, 2011

One of the good guys. Fondly remembered.

Our thoughts and prayers to you Margaret.

Frank & Suzanne

March 15, 2011

Billy thanks for being a friend, Jody Steeples Campanelli.

March 15, 2011

always fun to be around during the cruise nites. Will be very missed by many, Joyce in Hanson

Deb Stoebel-Grout & Family

March 14, 2011

Margaret and Michelle - Billy was such a good person to have known-I will always treasure all of the good times that we had while I worked at the Bridgeway Inn!

Jack Stacy

March 13, 2011

It was a pleasure knowing, working,and having fum with Bill. He will be missed by many. My deepest sympathy and condolences.

Bill Jameson

March 12, 2011

Billy was an inherently good man and who was nice and gentle to my god-daughter, Michele, and her mom...

May he rest peacefully...

March 12, 2011

May your sorrow be soothed by the fun memories of your loved one who passed.

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