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Carroll, William F.

William Francis Carroll, a resident of Walpole, and formerly of Dedham, entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 17, 2020 at the Season’s Hospice Home in Milton.  He was 65.  William was born June 22, 1954 in Boston, Massachusetts, the only son of William Francis and Anna Veronica (Feeney) Carroll.  He is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 29 years, Anne K. (Gallagher) Carroll of Walpole; his six children, Michael W. Carroll of Dedham, Lee A. Carroll of Dedham, Ryan R. Carroll, and his wife Lauren, of Queensland, Australia, Kyle F. Carroll of Hyde Park, US Army Sgt William D. Carroll of J.B. Lewis-McChord, Washington, and Skye K. Carroll of Hyde Park; his sisters, Linda Murphy of West Roxbury, Anna Foulds, and her husband Alan, of Reading, Tami Carroll of Westwood, and Jackie Spada, and her husband Nicky, of Plymouth; his five grandchildren, Devin Carroll, Brooke Carroll, Alexis Carroll, David Anderson and Kyle F. Carroll, Jr; as well as many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins and friends.  William was predeceased by his stepfather, Gerry (Ho-Ho) Ford; his wife’s parents Robert and Catherine Gallagher; his sister June M. Rollins; his two nephews, David Murphy and William Murphy; and his beloved cat Howie.  Billy’s favorite song was “I Did It My Way” by Frank Sinatra, and he did  exactly that!  We will love you and miss you forever.  You will never be forgotten.  In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the charity of your choice.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  Interment was in Brookdale Cemetery in Dedham. 

Guestbook Entries

  1. Sue Cole
    April 29th, 2020 | 5:57 pm

    Dear Ann and Family Im so sorry to hear about Bill.He was one funny man he loved going to maine to the troops. I’m sure he is up there with the Booma man smiling and having a beer with him.Takecare of yourself Ann. Love Sue Cole

  2. April 29th, 2020 | 6:19 pm

    I’ll miss you Uncle Bill.. i was more than a nephew.. I was a 5th son… I’ll miss you my BFF!

  3. April 29th, 2020 | 6:47 pm

    “My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. .
    Theresa Meehan-Hays

  4. Robert Otto
    April 29th, 2020 | 7:09 pm

    A couple of my grandsons were lucky enough to have Billy as a grandfather. Billy was a great guy with lots of love… very sad to read this obituary

  5. Kevin donovan
    April 29th, 2020 | 10:21 pm

    I am sorry for your loss he was a great guy but know he is with the boys my he Rest In Peace he will be missed

  6. Joel J
    April 29th, 2020 | 11:23 pm

    Bill you were a great man and an awesome father. You will be missed and are in a better place. Your family loved you dearly and now you get to look upon them.

    RIP Good Sir!

  7. Everett Clifford Rollins
    April 30th, 2020 | 10:16 am

    I love you uncle Bill. We were pretty close for many years especially while my mother June was staying with you. You put me to work showed me responsibility showed me and my family love and always a good time. I will miss you.

  8. Gerald and Jean Murphy
    April 30th, 2020 | 10:53 am

    R.I.P. Billy my condolences to the Carrol family he’s in a better place he’ll be missed brother Donald’s best friend what will he do with out him

  9. Jay Hill
    April 30th, 2020 | 9:17 pm

    RIP Billy. Maine wont be the same without you up there making all of us laugh. Great times.

  10. Billy Guilfoyle
    May 1st, 2020 | 5:48 pm

    Love you brother… Bring that laughter with you to all those who got there first…we can’t replace you that’s for sure.. so long….thoughts and prayers to all your family

  11. George Riccardi
    May 2nd, 2020 | 6:07 am

    R.I.P Bill

  12. May 3rd, 2020 | 7:22 am

    May you Rest in peace uncle Billy, we love and miss you so much may you fly high and watch over all of us and make sure we are safe you are lots of hugs to all his friends and family love ya Ann xoxox

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