WALPOLE, MA — Wilfred J. “Bill” Baranick, 91, died peacefully at home on September 3, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.
Bill lived in South Boston, was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII, and was a triple Eagle from Boston College. He retired after 27 years as general counsel for the Badger Company. For many years, Bill was an active volunteer for the Town of Dover, MA, where he resided with his family for 52 years, the Church of the Most Precious Blood, and recently at New Pond Village. He was a good man, and dearly loved by his family and friends.
Bill is survived by his wife of 68 years Alice (Kane) Baranick; his four daughters Mary (Michael) Turner of Roanoke, VA, Joanne (Andrew) Needham of White River Junction, VT, Elizabeth (Richard) Baranick of Portland, ME, and Susan M. Baranick of Manchester by the Sea, MA; his son John (Susan) Baranick of Assonet, MA; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and his sister Rosemary Winifred Knecht.
Visiting hours Sunday, September 8 from 2 to 5 pm at Holden-Dunn-Lawler Funeral Home, Westwood, MA. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, September 9 at 10 am at the Church of the Most Precious Blood, Dover, MA. Interment with military honors at Highland Cemetery, Dover.
Memorial contributions in Bill’s name can be made to the Church of the Most Precious Blood, 30 Center St., Dover, MA 02030, or the charity of your choice.