McEachern, William D. of Dedham, formerly of Milton, a retired Vice President/Treasurer of Buckley & Scott Co. of Needham, MA passed away October 24, 2018.
He was predeceased by his loving wife Jean (Tedeschi) McEachern of 52 years. He is survived by his devoted children Michael J. McEachern and his wife Karen A. of Canton and Robert W. McEachern and his wife Isabel B. of Hamden, CT, also the father of the late Joan R. McEachern. Bill (Papa), leaves his grandchildren Nicole R. of Weymouth and Emily K. of Canton and Peter J., John R., and Catherine R. of Hamden, CT. He is also survived by his brother Charles J. McEachern of Rockland and his sister Sally A. Sears of Quincy, formerly of Milton, and many nieces and nephews. Son of the late Donald A. and Ethel M. (Poitras) McEachern. Also survived by a special friend, Donna M. LaCivita of Brockton.
Bill was born and raised in Boston, he attended Boston Public Schools and graduated from Boston Technical High School and attended Bentley College. He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Albany CA123 and the U.S.S. Fred T. Berry DDE858. He was a scoutmaster at St. Mary of the Hills, Milton for for many years. He and his wife Jean enjoyed the theatre and traveling the U.S., Canada, Great Britain, and Europe. During his retirement years, he volunteered as a Meals-on-Wheels driver. He was a member and officer of the Dedham Retired Men’s Club. He enjoyed cooking, especially for family holiday gatherings.
Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., DEDHAM, Saturday, Oct. 27 at 9 am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Dedham at 10 am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours at the funeral home Friday, Oct. 26 from 4-8 pm. Interment in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Boston.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Bill may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168.