William J. Kearns Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on January 20, 2021 in Quincy, Massachusetts

William J. Kearns Sr.

April 26, 1933 - January 20, 2021 (87 years old)

Quincy, Massachusetts

William J. Kearns Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on January 20, 2021 in Quincy, Massachusetts

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Alfred D Thomas Funeral Home

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William J. Kearns Sr.

April 26, 1933 - January 20, 2021 (87 years old)

Quincy, Massachusetts

William J. Kearns Sr. Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved William J. Kearns Sr. of Quincy, Massachusetts, born in Dorchester, Massachusetts, who passed away at the age of 87, on January 20, 2021. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his daughter Denise McFarland; and his brother John J. Kearns. He is survived by: his children, Elaine J. Cullinane (Robert) of Dorchester, William J. Kearns Jr. (Elizabeth) of Westwood, Paul J. Kearns (Drena) of Bellingham and Patricia Kearns; his stepchildren, Patricia McHale of Dorchester, Elaine McCarthy of Abington, Ronald Gillis of Needham, Timothy Gillis of Quincy, Paul Gillis of Dorchester, Joanne Payne of Dorchester and John Gillis of Winchester; his siblings, Patrick "Frank" Kearns of Rockland, Mary Fay and Anne Marklis; and also Millstream Baseball. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, 20 step grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Due to the COVID 19 restrictions a private Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mark's Church, Dorchester Monday.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Dorchester Youth Hockey 15 Glide St. Dorchester, MA 02122 or to Season's Hospice & Palliative Care, 597 Randolph St. Milton, MA 02186.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Alfred D Thomas Funeral Home



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“Sincere sympathies to the Kearns family on the sad passing of William better known to us as Billy). Great memories of his visits to Coxtown, Co. Galway, Ireland. May his gentle soul rest in peace. John Joe & Rita Kerins & family.”


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Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home
326 Granite Ave, Milton, MA 02186

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St. Mark's Church
1725 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester Center, MA 02124

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