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Wayland Dispatcher, Reserve Officer Dies After Short Illness

REILLY, WILLIAM E. III of Norwood died suddenly on March 20, 2013, at the age of 53.

Beloved husband of Bette L. (Albert) Reilly. Devoted Son of Irene F. (Wightman) Reilly of Norwood and the late William E. Reilly Jr. Stepfather of Ryan Tehan and Beth Tehan both of Norwood. Loving Brother of Kevin Reilly and his wife Linda of Norwood, Tom Reilly of Norwood and Kathie Begley of Norwood. Cherished Uncle of Ryan, Timothy, Kyle, Kelly, Mackenzie and Heather.

Billy was a longtime member of the Norwood Elks Lodge #1124 and Past State President of the Massachusetts Elks Assoc. Inc. Also he was a member of the Moose Club in Waltham.

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Funeral from the Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home 1248 Washington St. Norwood Saturday at 8 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at 9 a.m. in St. Catherine of Siena Church Norwood.

Visiting hours will be held on Friday from 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery Norwood. He served as a Reserve Police Officer and Dispatcher for the Town of Wayland.

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In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his name to Massachusetts Elks Scholarship Fund 63 Bay State Road Lynnfield, MA 01940.

Obituary provided by the Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home.

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