William Kirwin, Sr.

CHARLTON - William F. Kirwin, Sr., 94, formerly of Millbury, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 22nd after a brief illness.

Bill leaves his wife, Bernice (Stevens) Kirwin; four daughters, Jane-Marie Mrazik of Oxford, Denise Dalpe and her husband, James of Millbury, Christine Godbout and her husband, Roger of Worcester and Patricia Kirwin and her companion, Jay West of Worcester; two sons, Michael Kirwin and his wife, Frances of Worcester and William Kirwin, Jr. of Millbury; a son in law, Mario Fraioli of Auburn; two step sons, Alvin Stone and his husband, Dana Briggs and David Stone and his wife, Jessica all of Charlton; eighteen grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.  He is predeceased by his first wife, Patricia A. (VanAlstyne) Kirwin; a son, Anthony J. Kirwin and a daughter, Shirley Fraioli.

Bill was a truck driver his entire life.  He enjoyed going deep sea fishing on his boat and bartending into his 80’s.  Bill was veteran of the United States Army and was a member of the American Legion.

Family and friends are invited to remember and celebrate Bill’s life by gathering for a time of visitation on Saturday, March 4th from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in Mulhane Home for Funerals, 45 N. Main Street in Millbury.

His graveside service will follow on the same day at 11 a.m. in Central Cemetery, West Street in Millbury.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made Veterans Inc, 69 Grove Street, Worcester, MA 01605.