William (Billy) Joseph Mears' Obituary
William (Billy) Joseph Mears, a loving Father, Uncle, Son, Brother, Cousin and Friend passed away unexpectedly at the age of 57 on: Friday, April 2, 2021.
He was born February 4, 1964, to Robert W. & Geraldine M. (Sullivan) Mears lived most of his life in Lawrence, but over the past five years was a resident of Fitchburg, Ma.
Educated in the Lawrence Public Schools and was a 1982’ graduate of Lawrence High School.
He worked at National Tile, Le High-Armstrong and Parlex Corporation.
Survived by his daughter Cyrena (Mears) Feliciano, her husband Jonathan and their 3 daughters: Layla, Emma and Noelie of Fitchburg, Ma.
His Brother Michael and his wife Ann Marie Mears, of Lawrence Ma. His Brother Charles and his wife Mary Mears of Sandown, NH and His Sister Susan and her husband Bill Howshan of Haverhill, Ma. along with several Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, extended family members and countless lifelong friends.
He loved taking family trips to the Beach, the Mountains, and Fishing. He loved spending quality time with the family and being part of his daughter and granddaughter’s life, as his world revolved around them. He would do many things with them each week, bowling, miniature golf, and hiking as he just simply enjoyed spending as much time with his family as he possibly could.
Bill was always upbeat, had the best sense of humor, he could deliver a joke with great timing, better than most people could and just leave you belly laughing.
He was also known as the Chef in his building where he lived, he would cook for all on a weekly basis as he was very creative with his cooking skills, they all knew when it was time to eat, they were getting a great meal every time.
“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.”
– Dr. Suess
“In lieu of flowers please keep the family in your thoughts & prayers”.
If you wish to send a note or card to share a special memory
you had with Bill, the family would love to hear it.
Family and friends are invited to call on: Sunday, April 18, 2021 from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Required: Mask wearing and Social distancing at the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. 122 Amesbury Street, Lawrence, Ma 01841.
For more information or to send an online condolence please go to www.breenfuneralhome.com
Prayer Card
His Journey’s Just Begun
By Ellen Brenneman
Don’t think of him as gone away
his journey’s just begun,
life holds so many facets
this earth is only one.
Just think of him as resting
from the sorrows and the tears
in a place of warmth and comfort
where there are no days and years.
Think how he must be wishing
that we could know today
how nothing but our sadness
can really pass away.
And think of him as living
in the hearts of those he touched…
for nothing loved is ever lost
and he was loved so much.
What’s your fondest memory of William?
What’s a lesson you learned from William?
Share a story where William's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with William you’ll never forget.
How did William make you smile?