William F. Moran

1927 - 2018

William F. Moran obituary, 1927-2018, Somerset, MA

BORN

1927

DIED

2018

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William Moran Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 10, 2018.

William F. "Bill" Moran, age 90, of Somerset, died Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of the late Norma M. (Brownell) Moran.

Born in Fall River, the son of the late William E. and Mary (Moroney) Moran, he was a 1945 graduate of BMC Durfee High School. After receiving his honorable discharge from the United States Army following World War II, Bill went back to school and earned his Bachelor's Degree from Bradford Durfee College of Technology in 1951.

Mr. Moran was employed as a Civil Engineer and Construction Supervisor with the Massachusetts Department of Public Works for 38 years until his retirement in 1989. Bill was a lifetime member of the Somerset Lions Club and a member of the former Suspiro's Country Club in Somerset.

He is survived by his two children, Michael D. Moran and his wife Pamela F. Moran of Fall River, and Lynne A. Robitaille and her husband Philip M. Robitaille DDS of Somerset; four grandchildren, John T. Moran, Kathleen E. "Cathey" Moran, Julie L. Nahas and her husband Jason, and James P. "Jimmy" Robitaille, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Bill was the father of the late William D. Moran and brother of the late Angela Torpey and Mary Miller.

His funeral will be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 9am from the Waring-Sullivan Home at Rose E. Sullivan, 866 County St., Somerset, followed by his Funeral Mass at 10am in St. Patrick's Church, 306 South St., Somerset. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery in Somerset. Visiting hours will be Monday from 4pm to 7pm. Memorial contributions in his honor may be made to the Somerset Lions Club, PO Box 303, Somerset, MA 02726. For online registration and directions, please visit: www.waring-sullivan.com

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January 15, 2018

Lisa (Bridge) Phillips

My family and I are deeply sorry for your loss. Your dad was a wonderful, funny man and a good friend to my father, Ken Bridge. I have fond memories of playing cards with he and your mom when our folks would winter in Naples. Lisa (Bridge) Phillips, Dorothy Bridge and family.

January 15, 2018

Sorry for the lost of your dad Mike. Our prayers are with you. Ed Allen and Family

January 14, 2018

Jim Rebello

I met Bill when I was a golfer at Suspiro Country Club.
Bill was sixty years my senior. Bill's great personality and warm manner attracted everyone to him no matter what the age. I can still see that great smile and hear that wonderful laugh. Mike and Lynne my deepest sympathy on his passiing . His personality will stay with us forever.

January 13, 2018

Manny & Ellie Leite

Mike, Pam & Family: We send our deepest condolences in the passing of your beloved Mr. Moran. Our prayers, love, thoughts and hugs are with all of you. He's reunited with his loving Norma, as they both rest peacefully in The Loving Arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. God bless you all. May God's peace surround you at this difficult time of loss.

January 12, 2018

Chief Stephen Rivard, SFD (ret)

Dear Mike and family,

Your father was a true gentleman - always gracious, always welcoming and truly kind. I feel grateful to have met him. May he Rest In Peace.

January 12, 2018

Brian Gauthier

my sympathy to you and your family.

January 12, 2018

Normand Gauthier

RIP...it was a pleasure to meet,and to know you. You had a true love of life,and a smile that was true...

January 12, 2018

Joyce Gauthier

I can see your smiling face at Magonies dancing the night away with your wife on St Patricks day...of course in your green sweater....RIP..you will be dancing agin with your wife to the angels harps...

January 12, 2018

Ken and Pat Menard

Our sympathies to Mike and his Family. May all the wonderful memories you shared get you through the difficult days ahead.

January 12, 2018

John Walsh

Bill Moran was a gift to everyone who knew him. A truly wonderful guy who was a joy to be around. Sincere condolences to all.

January 12, 2018

Sandra Cusick

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time. Prayers for your Dad, he was a special person.
Cuz Sandy C.

January 12, 2018

Ted & Carol Dempsey

Please accept our sincerest condolences for the loss of Bill. He was a true gentleman. I am sure that his intelligent and friendly qualities will be missed. Your good memories of him will remain forever. You and he will be in our thoughts and prayers.

January 12, 2018

Jim & Joan Smith

Our condolences. We are blessed to have known such a wonderful man.

January 11, 2018

Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. Mr. Moran was one of our favorite library patrons. - from the staff of the Somerset Public Library

January 11, 2018

Adam Robitaille

My condolences to the Moran family. Hopefully your loss is tempered by fond memories of such a genial, funny and endearing man.

January 10, 2018

May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this very sad time
Psalms 29:11

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306 South St., Somerset, MA

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