William entered into eternal rest Wednesday evening, August 28, 2024 at the Cambridge Health Alliance Hospital in Everett surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. He was 85 years of age.  Born in Boston he is the son of the late David L. and Hazel G. (Escott) Dwyer.  Bill was a lifelong Chelsea resident; he attended Chelsea Public Schools and graduated from Chelsea High School, Class of 1957.  A late Army Veteran, Bill enlisted into the U.S. Army on August 15, 1958 and he was honorably discharged on July 18, 1961.  He was a retired maintenance supervisor, dedicating over 30 years at the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority (MWRA) on Deer Island in Winthrop.  Bill enjoyed camping, reading, watching the Dallas Cowboys and all of Boston sports.  Most importantly, he loved his family, so much so that he put together a big collage in his front entrance way so he could look at all of his loved ones.  He will be forever cherished by all who loved him.

William was the devoted husband of Ruth (Clark) Dwyer of Chelsea, with whom he shared 40 years of marriage.  Beloved father of Aimee R. Upton and her husband Thomas of Chelsea.  Dear brother of Robert Dwyer of PA, Linda Gymziak of Georgetown, Jackie Skiddell of Saugus and the late David Dwyer, Barry Dwyer,  Kathy Dwyer, Michael Dwyer and Ricky Dwyer.  Adored grandfather of Jaxon and Aubrey Upton of Chelsea.  Also lovingly survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:   Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours in the Carafa Family Funeral Home, 389 Washington Ave., CHELSEA, on Thursday, September 5, 2024 from 9:30 – 11:30 A.M.  Funeral services will follow the visitation in the Funeral Home at 11:30 A.M.  Services will conclude with interment in the family lot at Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden.

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