Bloomfield: At age 95, Bill passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at his home in Bloomfield. He was born in Hemlock, NY to the late Leo and Ellen Marshall. Bill is predeceased by his siblings; Adelle Connor, Don Marshall, and Lyle Marshall, also by his grandchildren; Ryan Marshall and Jennifer Hubble. Survived by his beloved wife of nearly 68 years, Audrey W. Marshall, his children; Dana (Donna) Marshall, Debbie (Danny) Shaw, Daryl (Ide) Marshall and Dawn (Kevin) Hass., his brother; Paul (Shirley) Marshall, his sister-in-law; Lois Brisbane, his grandchildren; Kurt (Sharon), Katie (Chad), Meghan (Nick), Matt, Christina (Allen), Kari, Sean, George, Shannon (Joe), Keith, and Samantha, along with his 17 great grandchildren, and his many nieces, nephews and friends.
Bill was born and raised on the family farm in Canadice. He attended Hemlock School where he was an avid athlete. After school, he was drafted into the Army serving in Germany during World War II. When he returned home, he worked numerous jobs in the Hemlock area. Then in February of 1954, he married the love of his life, Audrey. They settled on Allen’s Hill where they raised their family. Bill worked at Klemann’s in Honeoye until they closed. Then Bill began working at Genesee Brewery until he retired in 1993. He enjoyed his retirement mostly spending time with his family, ready and willing for the next adventure. Bill’s passion was working in his workshop, creating new things. He also loved spending time in his flowerbeds, mowing the lawn, playing Bingo, and cards.
Friends and family are invited to call from 4-7PM on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 8624 Main Street in Honeoye, where Bill’s funeral service and military honors will take place at 11AM on Friday, February 4, 2022. Interment will immediately follow at Lakeview Cemetery, 5000 Co Rd 36 in Honeoye, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Richmond Fire Department, PO Box 469, Honeoye, NY 14471. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com