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William J. "Bill" Antle, Jr.
February 16, 2018

Obituary

William J. “Bill” Antle, Jr. 73 of Franklin, died peacefully, with family at his side, Friday February 16, 2018 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, in Boston, following an illness. He was the beloved husband of Ruth A. (Grimes) Antle, with whom he shared 45 years of marriage.

Born October 9, 1944 in Cambridge, a son of the late William J. Antle, Sr. and Anna (Ragnetti) Antle, he was a former resident of Bedford, before moving to Franklin in 1975.

He was raised and educated in Bedford and was a 1968 graduate of Northeastern University, where he received his bachelor’s degree. Bill was a retired Assistant Vice President of Investments for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company.

He enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling, and all food. He was a longtime New England Patriot season ticket holder, was a former volunteer for the Boy Scouts, a member of the Industrial Development Committee, a former corporator at Benjamin Franklin Bank, and a volunteer for the Franklin Fourth of July Celebration.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, William J. Antle, III of Alexandria, Virginia and Jennifer E. Antle of Brookline, his siblings, Barbara Duling and her husband Joel of Westford, Irene Moran and her husband Tom of Chelmsford, Thomas Antle and his wife Sue of Billerica and Joyce Antle of Bedford. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service Monday March 19th at 12PM in the Charles F. Oteri and Son Franklin Funeral Home 33 Cottage St. His interment will be held privately.

A calling hour will be held from 11AM-12PM prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be sent to the Franklin Fire Department 40 West Central St. Franklin, MA 02038 or Boston Medical Center Amyloid Clinic, 1 Boston Medical Center Place Boston, MA 02118.

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Charles F. Oteri and Son - Franklin Funeral Home
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Franklin, MA 02038
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