Eugene W. Tippett ‘Bill’, of Weymouth, formerly of Randolph, passed away peacefully on December 30th, 2011. Bill was the beloved husband of the late Maureen (Kirby) Tippett. He was the son of the late Mary and Eugene Tippett of Randolph and the brother of the late Mary Jubett of Pembroke. Bill is survived by his daughter and her husband Susan & Richard Martin, a son Robert Hennelly and his wife Regina, all from Weymouth. He was blessed with 6 grandchildren. Bill is also is survived by his sister Ruthie MacPhee of Avon. He had many nephews and nieces who were dear to him.
Bill grew up in Randolph and was very active in sports all through his youth. He played baseball and football and eventually fell in love with golf. As a 19 year old man, Bill enlisted in the U.S. Army in which he served his country for 3 years during World War II. Bill took an early retirement from Thompson Steel Company. He was a member of the Marshfield Country Club for many years and enjoyed traveling and participating in tournaments. Bill often mentored young new golfers and he enjoyed playing until the age of 80. Bill and his wife Maureen lived on a golf course in Arizona for many years before moving back home.
Family and close friends are invited to visit the C. C. Shepherd Funeral Home, 134 Pleasant St. (Columbian Sq.) S. Weymouth on Friday January 6th at 10:00 A.M. The memorial service will begin at 11:00, followed by the Interment held at the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Randolph. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Beacon Hospice, 529 Main Street, Suite 101, Charlestown, MA 02129. If you would like to leave a message for the family please visit www.ccshepherd.com.