William F. Rhatigan's obituary , Passed away on January 16, 2026 in Bedford, Massachusetts

William F. Rhatigan

June 24, 1944 - January 16, 2026 (81 years old)

Bedford, Massachusetts

William F. Rhatigan's obituary , Passed away on January 16, 2026 in Bedford, Massachusetts

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Shawsheen Funeral Home

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William F. Rhatigan

June 24, 1944 - January 16, 2026 (81 years old)

Bedford, Massachusetts

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William F. Rhatigan Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of William F. Rhatigan (Bedford, Massachusetts), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 16, 2026 at the age of 81. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Francis Rhatigan and Marie Rhatigan; his parents-in-law, George and Evelyn Fox; his brothers, Robert and James; and his sisters-in-law, Patricia and Christine.

He is survived by: his spouse Lynn of Chelmsford, MA; his son Timothy; his daughter-in-law Kathryn of West Hartford, CT; his daughter Meghan; his son-in-law Joseph of Bedford, MA; his grandchildren, Liam, Declan, Molly, Maeve, Colin, Reagan, Nora and Claire; his brother Francis; his sister-in-law Sondra of Rochester, NY; his brother Thomas; and his siblings-in-law, Samantha of Severna Park, MD, Gale, Ed Donnelly of Jupiter, FL, Joanne, Robert Ries of Sandwich, MA, Vilma Rhatigan of Commack, NY and Diane Wren Rhatigan of Kings Park, NY.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation: https://www.mcsf.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Shawsheen Funeral Home



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Feb 08

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Shawsheen Funeral Home
281 Great Rd, Bedford, MA 01730

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Feb 09

Funeral Mass

St. Michael's Parish
90 Concord Rd, Bedford, MA 01730

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