Shanley, William F., Sr., of Marshfield, died Sept. 9, at home peacefully with his family surrounding him. Beloved husband of Dorothy (MacPherson) Shanley. Dear father of William F. Jr. and his wife Ann of Norwell, Peter and his wife Leslie, Edward (MFD), and his wife Kelly, Robert Shanley and Capt. Michael Shanley, US Merchant Marine, and his wife Carolyn, all of Marshfield. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Son of the late John and Irene (Tretter) Shanley. Brother of Mary Keding of Marshfield, the late Elizabeth McCuin, Phillip Shanley, Virginia Hughes, John M. Shanley, Jr. and Patricia Unangst.
William was born in Marshfield, graduated from Marshfield High School, class of l944 and was a life long resident. He was a master plumber and worked for many years with Henderson Brothers Plumbing and Heating. He later owned and operated Shanley Plumbing and Heating. William was a veteran of the US Navy, WW II. He was known for his wit and friendly humor. William was a volunteer firefighter for 25 years for the Marshfield Fire Department.
Funeral from the MacDonald Funeral Home, l755 Ocean St., rte. l39, Marshfield, Saturday at 9 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Ann by The Sea Church at l0 a.m.
Visiting hours Friday 4 to 8 p.m.
Interment will be in the Winslow Cemetery, Marshfield.
Contributions in his memory may be made to Scituate Etrusco, P.O.Box 265, Scituate, MA 02066 or Norwell VNA, 9l Longwater Circle, Norwell, MA 0206l.