Mr. William Wright

William Wright, 91, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024 in the warm embrace of his late wife, Irene (Dubreuil) Wright, surrounded by all the memories he loved and cherished. Bill was born on June 24, 1933 in Fall River, the son of the late Lester Wright and the late Louise (Taylor) Wright Gouveia. He grew up on Ray Street and he and his brothers, Lester and Frank, spent many hours playing in the woods that is now home to Durfee High School.

Bill attended Fall River public schools and graduated from BMC Durfee High School class of 1952. He thoroughly enjoyed his time in the US Army serving from 1953 to 1955, attaining the rank of Corporal. He received the Korean War Commemorative Service Award in 2000.

Bill worked for the City of Fall River for nearly two decades, retiring as the very beloved custodian of the Dubuque Elementary School. Prior to this, he worked many years for the Sterling Pile Company in Fall River.

In his youth, Bill was a boy scout and as an adult became a Cub Scoutmaster for Troop 25 when his sons joined scouting. He received the council’s highest recognition of an adult leader, the Silver Beaver Award which is given for distinguished service to young people.

Bill had a penchant for gardening and landscaping, having worked many summer weekends for his cousin Charlie’s landscaping service. He was an all-around Mr. Fix-It and could fix, repair, and rebuild just about anything.

Bill was an avid woodworker making cabinets, benches, shelving, wooden banks and toy cradles for his grandchildren. In his later years, he took up building complex model wooden ships and in the past few years transitioned to building Lego models – most recently the Titanic ship.

His family was everything to him. He was always helping and lending a hand where needed. No matter what it was or what was needed he always took care of his family. Family was of the upmost importance to him and we are forever grateful.

Bill leaves his loving children Patricia (Paul) Nebosky of S. Deerfield, William (Gerri) Wright of Fall River, Kenneth Wright of Fall River, Deborah (Michael) Kulikowski of Hooksett, NH, Timothy (Shelly) Wright of Manitoba Canada, Cheryl Omonira of Fall River, Frances Wright of Fall River, Catherine (David) Wyatt of Assonet, Millissa Wright of Kenosha, WI, Matthew Wright of Westport, Jennifer Wright of Fall River and Heather (Stanley) Levesque of Fall River, 29 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and 4 great, great grandchildren. Bill also leaves behind his brothers, Lester Wright of Spring Hill, FL and Frank (Barbara) Wright of Westport and his sister, Ada Godbout of Chicopee and many nieces and nephews.

Bill was predeceased by his wife of nearly 50 years, Irene (Dubreuil) Wright, son Stephen Wright and his wife Christine, newborn sons, John and Joseph, his son-in-law Moore Omonira, twin grandsons and his sister Amy (Wright) Vaillancourt.

His Funeral will be held on Monday, December 30, 2024 at 8:30 AM from the Waring-Sullivan Home at Cherry Place, 178 Winter St., Fall River, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM in Holy Trinity Church, 951 Stafford Rd., Fall River. Relatives and friends are invited. Entombment in Notre Dame Mausoleum, Fall River. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, National Kidney Foundation, Shriners Hospitals for Children or any charity of your choice.