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September 2, 2010

William D. Lilly, 78

ANDOVER — William D. Lilly, 78, of Andover, passed away Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010.

Born in Charleston, W.Va., in April 1932, Dr. Lilly resided in Andover since 1971 with his loving wife of nearly 54 years, JoAnne. He was the devoted and loving father of Kimberly Curry of Hillsboro, Ore. and Susan Lilly of Watertown. He is also survived by his beloved grandsons, Oak and Wyatt; elder brother, James and his wife Sue of Milton, W.Va.; brother-in-law, Richard Mullins and his wife JoAnn of Salem, Va.; and five nieces and nephews.

Bill was a graduate of Marshall College, West Virginia University, and the Medical College of Virginia. Bill was Chief of Pathology at Melrose Wakefield Hospital for 23 years until his retirement in 1999. An avid woodworker and gardener, he was also a long time member of Saint Matthew's Masonic Lodge in Andover, and a dedicated volunteer at the Gillmette School in Lawrence and Camp Sunshine in Casco, Maine.

ARRANGEMENTS: A wake to celebrate Bill's life will be held Wednesday, Sept. 1 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Conte Funeral Home, 17 Third St., North Andover. Family and friends are invited to attend a service at South Church, Andover, at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 2. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Bill's name to Camp Sunshine, 27 Acadia Road, Casco, ME 04010. www.campsunshine.org.

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