William I Randall

Judge William I. Randall, 96, of Longboat Key Florida died March 4, 2012. He was born in Framingham, MA Sept 13, 1915 where he lived most of his life. He lived a full life and enjoyed being with his many friends and family up until the end. The family home on Edgell Rd. was always full of friends and neighbors; many of whom considered it almost a second home. He will be remembered as caring man who helped many people throughout his life. He had a great memory and was a terrific storyteller. He was a graduate of Framingham High School, Yale University, and Harvard Law School. After serving in the Navy during WWII, he returned to Framingham to form Sheridan and Randall Attorneys at Law. He served as a Selectman from 1947 to 1950. In 1951 he was elected to the Massachusetts General Court as a member of the House of Representatives. In 1965 he was elected to the Massachusetts Senate and served until 1970. He was appointed Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Land Court in 1971 and retired in 1985. In 1985 he was awarded an honorary JD degree from NE School of Law. In 2004, he relocated to Longboat Key, Florida. He is predeceased by his wife Harriet in 1991 and is survived by his wife, Clare Goss Randall; his three children, William, Jonathan and Eleanor (Deedee); his stepsons Edward and Tyson; 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Services will be held at the Chapel of Edgell Grove Cemetery at 1:00 pm Tuesday, March 13, 2012. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to the charity of one’s choice.