William Dillon, of Canton, formerly of Milton, died on Saturday, April 23, 2022

Beloved husband of the late Eleanor (O’Malley) Slattery Dillon. Brother of Margaret Dillon and Judith Bowe of Milton, Joseph Dillon of CA and Stephen Dillon of Florida and the late Anne Walsh of Milton and Marie Rice of Weymouth. William was the loving son of Margaret Lee Dillon and Joseph F. Dillon. William is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews .

Bill was born at Milton Hospital at Cunningham Park and was a graduate of both Milton High School and Niagara University. William devoted his life to service and was one of the original founders of Long Island Shelter where he also devoted many years of service. In addition to helping others, Bill loved to study his Irish heritage both by reading all the books he could find and by traveling to Ireland. With similar passion, William was a historian of all things Milton from Colonial times through today.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Elizabeth Church, 350 Reedsdale Road, Milton, Friday April 29th at 11:30 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visitation at Dolan Funeral Home 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Friday 10:30-11:00AM. Interment Milton Cemetery.