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Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Many years later found William's creativity and courage to be inspiring to walk my own path. May his memory be a blessing for all the lives he touched.
Kevin-John Black - (San Francisco, CA)
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
William I will miss you sooooo much you always put a smile on my face and our little side laughs at rehearsal. Thank you for singing at my mom's funeral and your support I love you thank you for always praying for Angel. You will be missed.
Lahoma - (Providence)
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
We are sending all of our love and most heartfelt condolences to the McDonald family in this very trying and difficult time. To William's extended family, Prism of Praise, and everyone in between-William is a one-of-one. Thank you for all of the contributions that you have made to our families and communities. You will forever hold a seat at all of our tables, Sir. Here's to William everyone, and thank you mostly for being our Friend. xoxo
Timothy Hamel - (New Orleans, LA)
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Rest in sweet, heavenly peace William. ❤️
Kimberlee - (San Antonio, TX)
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Will may you rest in peace. It was my pleasure to call you my friend. I still remember our Halloween jaunt at water fires. Even though we had not seen each other in sometime I asked about you often. You will be missed by many as you always left part of you in some way every where you went. I have witnessed this first hand
Jim Francis - (Worcester)
Friday Jun 09, 2023
William,
May you rest in heavenly peace safely home with Jesus our Saviour. So blessed i got to see you one last time in October. You will never be forgotten.
Darlene Larue - (Cumberland, R.I)
Saturday Jun 10, 2023
Bill was a excellent example of a positive human being. Myself and Sam had a lot of wonderful times over the years as members of AA. I know he will be truly missed by all.
Michael Connolly JR - (Rhode Island and Florida)
Saturday Jun 10, 2023
Dear Bill, your authentic kindness and beautiful smile will be missed. We are grateful for you and all you have shared of your amazing life.
Rock Jocelyn - (East Providence/RI)
Saturday Jun 10, 2023
I met Bill 3 years ago and his legacy is a kind, caring, and generous power of example in helping others - I will miss your sharing, RIP
Dave Justin - (Fort Lauderdale)
Saturday Jun 10, 2023
We’ve lost a beautiful person and a beautiful voice. Heaven has gained one.,
Crystal Swepson - (Cranston, RI)
Saturday Jun 10, 2023
So sorry to have heard about the loss of Bill, he was a great man and will be missed by so many. My condolences to his family and friends. God's blessings dear William.
Andy Taylor-Logan - (EAST PROVIDENCE)
Saturday Jun 10, 2023
I will miss you, my friend. Até logo.
John A. DaLomba - (San Antonio, TX)
Sunday Jun 11, 2023
I worked with Bill years ago and always enjoyed listening to him sing his Broadway tunes, beautiful voice and beautiful spirit. RIP Bill
D Giroux - (RI)
Sunday Jun 11, 2023
Bill
You touched and gave much to so many people.
All of us will miss you dearly. Rest in peace, my friend.
Drew -
Sunday Jun 11, 2023
Sincerest sympathy to William’s family, friends and everyone that knew him. May God’s love surround you all with strength and peace. Cherish the wonderful memories you all shared together. May William Rest in Heavenly Peace.
Amy and Cornel Young - (APOPKA, Florida)
Monday Jun 12, 2023
William, you have left us far too soon, but we are all better to have known you. Rest in peace!
Bill and Jane Aldrich - (Warwick, RI)
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Dear Bill:
You’ve been a friend and an inspiration since we first met in October, 2004.
You graced our Holiday dining table year after year with your jubilant presence and delectable culinary delights.
It was an honor and privilege to have helped so many recovering souls with the many AWOLs you helped to facilitate with Al, Sam, Rob, Lauren, Lynda and myself at that same dining room table over the years.
You said yes to Steven when he sought your counsel and wisdom over the years.
You made our wedding day extra special by serving as our Best Man.
So now you are tasked with teaching us all the meaning of Matthew 25:13 “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour when H.P. will call us out of this world and into the next.”
Now we look forward to that big meeting with HP and yourself in attendance.
We love you brother!
Sean & Steven Slater - (East Providence)
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Dear Bill,
Some of my favorite times were watching you cook.
You’d have on your apron and all of your supplies.
I would sit by the kitchen window with an ashtray.(we smoked back then!)
Stories of Epworth and classmates, trips and remembering all of the things that we got away with!
I loved knowing Gladys and all of the amazing people in the Prism of Praise community. Thank You for your visits to Vermont, trips to Scarborough Beach(especially in the winter) midnight cake at Gregg’s.
Heaven has a new Maitre’d.
I’ll miss our calls, your dry humor, great wit, and too many laughs to count.
Thank You for all of your Love and Support.
Give Gladys a hug from me.
Until we meet again-
Goodnight Sweet Prince,
Kris
G.Kris Degenhardt - (New Mexico)
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
I missed your happy smiling face at the choir concert on Sunday. What a marvelous tribute to have that concert in the church of one of the founders of AA. You will be sorely missed, my friend. I'm confident they are enjoying your presence in heaven.
Jean Marrapodi - (Mansfeild, MA)
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
William enjoyed lunch with you every day at Shea. With John, Howard, David, and Michael. You will be surely missed.
John Yaghoobian - (Pawtucket)
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Seeing you at rehearsals or concerts always made me smile. Rest in heavenly peace William.
Penny Pina - (East Providence, Ri)
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
I am still in shock...he will be missed..."Hi...I'm Biiiiiiill" RIP Brother in Sobriety....I am so sorry I missed your sending off service, I had it for Wednesday in my calendar
James MacDonald - (Providence RI)
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