William B. Hanks
04/25/1929 - 02/23/2015
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Obituary For William B. Hanks
William B. Hanks, 85, of Rockland, MA, died February 23, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Saginaw MI, he was the son of the late William and Eva Hanks. Bill leaves his wife Therese and children Linda (Joseph) Tolmie, Nancy (Robert) Cioto, Sandra Werra, William (Maggie) Hanks and John Hanks, five grandchildren and five great grandchildren, sisters Donna Sustaita & Deloris Koeplinger of Michigan and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Irene Warner, Leonard, Melvin, Carl, Frances and Helen Lucky.
He was a veteran of the US Navy stationed in Newport RI, and served aboard the USS Yellowstone and the USS Grand Canyon.
He was an active participant of Holy Family Parish, a member of the choir, and served in the parish outreach program as a volunteer, reciting the Holy Rosary and offering Holy Communion at local nursing homes. He loved his religion and was a lay fraternity member of the Franciscan and Dominican Orders and attended daily Mass for many years.
He loved to sing and was a former member of the Sounds of Concord, a nonprofit group dedicated to raising money for children that are unable to speak. He was also a member of the OPALS, providing song and music to the elderly.
Bill's family welcomes friends and loved ones to celebrate his life on Sunday March 1, 2015 at Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union Street, Rockland MA from 1:00-3:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Family Church, on Monday March 2, 2015 at 9:00 AM. Burial with Military Honors will follow the Funeral Mass in the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. In lieu of flowers , donations in his memory may be sent to Holy Family Parish, 403 Union Street, Rockland, Ma 02370.
Services
Funeral Mass
09:00 AM
Interment with Military Honors
23:30 PM
Visitation
13:00 PM - 15:00 PM
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05/25/2021
Please know that we will be with all of you in thoughts and prayers. Bill was a awesome man! I have such fond memories of him and I'll always remember the laughter. Be strong!
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05/25/2021
I am so very sorry for the loss of Uncle Bill. He will be truly missed so much! My prayers are with you and Aunt Terry through this difficult time! Now he can meet his best friend again! My Pepere and memere will take good care of him up there! <3 Love you guys!
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05/25/2021
Linda ~ our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family at this sad time. May your memories & the love of family & friends give you comfort and peace.
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05/25/2021
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Keep all your memories really close. He was always a treasure to be around. I remember every Saturday Uncle Bill & Aunt Terry would come to RI to go out to eat with Mr. & Mrs. Gladu. Such nice fond memories and laughs. Please keep in touch. My Sincere Sympathy.
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05/25/2021
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
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05/25/2021
Sorry for your loss Sandy and family, May he rest in peace
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05/25/2021
Much love to your family in this time of sadness. Love, Colleen, William and Charlie Ray
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05/25/2021
Bill and Maggie, So very sorry for your great loss. Your Dad was a great man. Many times I would stop by Holy Family Church and he would be there by himself and would be singing. He had a great voice and a great belief in his faith. He will be greatly missed.
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05/25/2021
To the Hanks family I am so sorry to hear about your loss, I will always remember coming to your home and your mom and aunt were always in the kitchen cooking and your father would always come out to see who was here and always singing. My thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Sandy Hammond Decourcy
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05/25/2021
To the Hanks family, I was very saddened to hear of Bill's passing. I have known and sung with Bill for years at Holy Family. He was always so friendly and what a beautiful voice he had. God bless you all in your sorrow and may e rest in peace. A kinder more gentle man I have never known.
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05/25/2021
Nancy and Robert I am so sorry for your loss. May your dad "Rest in Peace" I know its never easy to lose our parent. May God give you strenght at this time. Your friend's Maria Manuela and Chuck Skillings
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05/25/2021
Linda, I am deeply sorry for your loss. May your Dad "Rest In Peace." Prayers are with you and your family.
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05/25/2021
My dearest Pepere, you were the greatest grandfather anyone could ever ask for. I'll always remember growing our African violets together! And the rhubarb! You were always there with a smile and a laugh in good times and hard times too. You were a man of great faith and an inspiration to all of us. I miss you soooo much! But I know where you are.... You and Matante are our angels now and so we are very blessed. Love you always, Jenny
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05/25/2021
Bill, Maggie & Family, so very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I remember the good "ole" days at D.C. -he would be singing all the old tunes- & always with a smile on his face! Wishing your memories give you some comfort in the days/years ahead-Denise & Gerry MacIsaac
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