Bill Lister, 79 of Medford died Tuesday at home after a brief illness.
Born in Cambridge, he lived in Medford since 1968 and formerly of Somerville. He was the son of the late Margaret (Rosie) and John Lister. Bill was a mechanic in the Boston Area for many years and retired in 1989. He served in the U.S. Navy during WW II from 1946 to 1948 as a Seaman First Class.
Beloved husband of Marie (Bove) Lister. Devoted father of William Lister and his wife Mary of Danvers, John Lister and his wife Rosemarie of Somerville, James Lister and his wife Annette of Medford, Linda Follett and her husband Don of Melrose. Loving grandfather of Jennifer Sidmore, Michael and David Lister, Dianna Barry, Renae Lister, James Jr. and Elise Lister, Rachel and Caitlin Follett. Loving great grandfather of Jaclyn Barry and Joshua Sidmore. Brother of the late John and Enid Lister.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours Friday 4 – 8 at the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD.
Service and interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent in Bill’s name to the Vistacare Hospice, 690 Canton St., Westwood, MA 02090.