BORN

1935

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

J.S. Waterman Langone Chapel

580 Commercial Street

Boston, Massachusetts

William Sellers, DMD Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 20, 2017.

Bill was born in 1935 to Mary and William Sellers. He grew up with his brother Jim, attended Malden Catholic High School and spent summers at Camp Lawrence on Lake Winnepesauke. He graduated from Tufts University with a BS in 1956 and his DMD in 1960. Bill and Usha met as students at Tufts and were married in 1960. He opened his dentistry practice in Reading in 1961 where he practiced for 50 years serving thousands of patients over the course of his career. Bill and Usha moved to Reading in 1967 where they raised their family. He was President and Trustee of the Massachusetts Dental Society and was a fellow of the American College of Dentists. He was elected as a trustee of Tufts University in '85 and a charter trustee in '90. He loved spending time at their home in Chatham and had life long passions for tennis, hiking and traveling and for family re-unions! Bill is survived by his loving wife Usha N. Sellers, Ed.D. Father of William Sellers and his wife Marianne of Chestnut Hill, Lisa Sellers and her husband James Cuoco of Concord, Allison (Sellers) Blake and her husband William of Arlington, VA, and Scott Sellers and his wife Elizabeth of Wakefield. He also leaves his loving grandchildren Billy and Natalie, Michael, Sam and Caroline, Regan, Billy and Georgia, Dillon, Noah and Sidney. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, November 25th at 11am in St. Cecilia Church, 18 Belvidere St., Boston. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill's memory may be made to St. Cecilia Parish, 18 Belvidere St., Boston, MA 02115 or Trustees of Tufts College, c/o Sellers Dental Scholarship Fund, 80 George Street, Medford, MA 02155.

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January 15, 2018

Thomann Family

Dear Sellers Family,

We were all saddened to hear about Bill's passing. We have such fond memories of our times together on Walnut Street. Bill was a gentle and beautiful soul. We are thinking of you all during this difficult time. Love from the extended Thomann Family

December 2, 2017

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Cheryl Finkelstein

Dear Usha,
Just learned of Bill's passing. Very sorry to hear this sad news. Sending sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Cheryl and Bob Finkelstein

November 28, 2017

Tom and Linda Lally

Dear Usha and family. We were so sad to hear of Bill's passing. We had so many happy times when we were neighbors. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom and Linda Lally

November 27, 2017

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Vik and kamala Mani

Dear usha,
Our heartfelt condolences.
Vik and Kamala mani

November 24, 2017

Jill Murphy

Usha and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
At this difficult time.

We look forward to seeing you in Chatham. Please keep in touch!

Love,
Jill and Rich Murphy

November 24, 2017

Jim Wooster

Dear Usha and family.Bobby and I were so saddened to learn of Bill's passing today.I consider myself lucky to have known such a wonderful man for over 40 years.I will always cherish the times spent with Bill on the tennis court. Our prayers are with you and your family.

November 22, 2017

David Kelley

Usha,

I am so sad to hear of your loss. Bill was a wonderful husband, father and Dentist. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

November 22, 2017

Paul Greco

Usha and family,
I just learned of Bill's passing and found myself reflecting on the wonderful hours of tennis we shared for so many years. Bill was a true gentleman and will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

November 22, 2017

The Mancini's, Pat, Barb & Evan

Lisa, Jim & Family - sincere condolences on your loss, looking at the many kind entries it seems obvious that your Bill was a wonderful and kind man. Hoping that you can find peace in the coming weeks ahead.

November 22, 2017

Hi Lisa and Jim,

My deepest sympathies on your loss. I want to pass on the thoughts and prayers of your friends and colleagues at Teradyne.

Bob

November 21, 2017

Usha: Just read of your Bill's passing and wanted you to know that I am thinking of you during this difficult time. Hope that you will find comfort and support from family and friends.

Judy Tye

November 21, 2017

Cheryl Mielcarek

In 1981, Dr Sellers took a chance on hiring this young lady. Now 36 years later, I must say goodbye to my Dentist, my Employer, my Mentor and my Friend. Rest in Peace Dr Sellers, your legacy will live on in your children, grandchildren and professionally in all of us you have touched over the years.

November 21, 2017

Dan Hall

Lots of tennis with Bill over the years in

Reading. Always enjoyed playing with him or against him.

November 21, 2017

Arthur Schwartz

Dr. Bill Sellers was a congenial man with a wonderful sense of humor.
He was the consummate professional whom I believe never treated patients, only friends.
He was dedicated to his family, his profession and his university.
Those of us who worked with him learned from him.
Rest in peace, dear friend.

November 21, 2017

James Sellers

To Bill's Family--there is an empty spot in my heart now. To lose my only sibling is difficult, but I know he is not suffering any more and he is now in a better place. Have a safe trip over the rainbow, Bill, and have a joyous reunion with Mum and Dad. Jim

November 20, 2017

Patricia Ahern

Scott, I'm thinking of you and your family at this sad time. Losing a parent never gets easier. Stay close at this time, share memories and antecdotes and smile as you remember as only you all can. My brothers still joke about my Dad and all his quirks these many years later. My best to all the Seller family. Trish Ahern

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