Dudley
William J. “Bill” Doyle 91, passed away in his home with his family at his side.
His wife of 62 years, Doris M. (Mullaney) Doyle died September 13, 2013.
He leaves behind his companion Patricia Cloutier of Oxford, a son Keith J. Doyle and his wife Cynthia of Westport, MA. a daughter Kathleen A. Woods and her husband Gary with whom he lived, three grandchildren; Travis , Ryan and Chelsea and a great grandson Dylan.
Bill was born December 23, 1929 in Deland, Florida son of F. Joseph and Florence B. (Heroux) Doyle later moving to Attleboro, MA, where he graduated from Attleboro High School and the graduated from Bryant College with a degree in business. He then worked as a merchandise manager and vice president of the former Fair Department Stores where he spent countless hours planning for the new stores and setup all the different departments, he was also the person who first set up their Dollar Section in the stores which became very successful. As busy as he was , he never missed his sons baseball games. He always was respected by the employees of the stores. In his younger years he was a boxer and boxed at the Jack Witchies Arena in Attleboro.
Bill wintered for many years at Horseshoe Cove in Bradenton, Florida, he extensively travelled the country in his R.V. was an avid golfer and was a member of the Nichols Golf Club, enjoyed boating and fishing and also playing bridge. He was a former president of the Toast Masters International Club, the Greendale Men’s Club and a long time communicant of St. Anthony of Padua Parish.
There are no calling hours.
A Memorial Mass will be 10 am Monday, September 13, 2021 St. Anthony of Padua Church, 24 Dudley Hill Rd., Dudley, MA. (Please meet at the Church)
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: St. Anthony of Padua Church, 24 Dudley Hill Rd., Dudley, MA. 01571.
The ROBERT J. MILLER FUNERAL HOME and LAKE CHAPEL, 366 School St., is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.
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