William H. Kirby

1944 - 2017

William H. Kirby obituary, 1944-2017, Peabody, MA

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William Kirby Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 11, 2017.

William H. Kirby, 72 of Peabody, passed away on September 11, 2017 in the Care One facility in Peabody after a long illness. Born in Providence, RI on November 26, 1944, he was the son of the late Madonna (Kirby) O'Brien and William A. Kirby. Bill was also preceded in death by his step-father, Paul F. O'Brien. He leaves his sister, Donna (Kirby) Sullivan of Marblehead, his niece, Susan (Sullivan) Herlihy of Winchester and his nephew, David W. Sullivan of Greenwich, CT. Several grandnieces and grandnephews also survive him. Bill was a graduate of Georgetown University and also received his Law Degree from Suffolk University. Bill was formerly employed as an IRS Tax Specialist in Washington DC and later with the Department of Energy in Boston. In his spare time, Bill loved to delve in to various books on history, government and politics. The ultimate gentleman, Bill enjoyed time spent with his loving family. Bill's family is forever thankful for all the support he received from the staff of his day program at Element Care of Lynn. They brought such joy to his life.

A Funeral Mass will be held in Our Lady, Star of the Sea, 85 Atlantic Ave. Marblehead, MA on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 11 am. Interment services will be held privately. Arrangements under the care of Eustis and Cornell Funeral Home, 142 Elm St. Marblehead, MA.

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September 28, 2017

Kathleen Melvin

Donna, so sorry to hear this. You were a wonderful daughter and sister. The years have flown by it seems, but you are always in my thoughts, and prayers, love,
Kathy, George and David Melvin (Porter)

September 13, 2017

Dear Bill---so glad you are at peace---you've been so brave for a long, long time---so grateful for the fun and intellectual impact you shared during our formative years, now so long ago. A great friend as well as a cousin! 'Til we all meet again.

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