William H. Proctor

October 28, 1938 - December 19, 2024

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Obituary for William H. Proctor

William H. Proctor of Dorchester, retired Boston Police Department, passed away on December 19, 2024, age 86.

Beloved husband of the late Lauretta (Norton). Loving dad to Cindy Crowley and her husband Neil; Edward Proctor; Tracy Doyle and her husband Michael, all of Dorchester. Cherished papa to Caeli Crowley, Patrick Doyle, Brendan Crowley, Michael Doyle, and Joseph Doyle; loving great grandfather to Benjamin Richards, Leah Doyle and Retta Doyle. William was predeceased by his siblings Robert, Joan Sheehy, Thomas, Patricia Doherty, and Frederick (Dick).

Visiting hours will be held at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Monday December 23 from 10:00 - 11:30 AM. Family and friends invited. A Prayer Service and Burial will follow at the Gilman Chapel of Cedar Grove Cemetery, 920 Adams Street, Dorchester at 12:00 PM.

Services

23 Dec

Visiting Hours

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services - EAST MILTON SQUARE 460 Granite Avenue Milton, MA 02186 Get Directions »
23 Dec

Prayer Service

12:00 PM

Gilman Chapel at Cedar Grove Cemetery 920 Adams Street Dorchester, MA 02124 Get Directions »
23 Dec

Burial

01:00 PM

Cedar Grove Cemetery 920 Adams Street Dorchester Center, MA 02124 Get Directions »
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  • December 24, 2024

    Mary Dana

    So sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Proctor. I only met him a short time ago. But once you are from the hill (Downer Ave) you feel like you pick right back up from years ago. I can tell you that he played the best music and was always singing which he made my day. RIP Mr Proctor.

  • December 22, 2024

    Madeline Cahill

    Bill "Papa" was our neighbor and friend for over 30 years. Kind, quiet, helpful and thoughtful, Papa treated us like family and made us feel loved and protected. He was a good man who will be missed and always remembered. Rest in Peace, Papa. Love, Peter, Madeline, Molly, Deirdre, and Peter Cahill

  • December 22, 2024

    Herbert L Spellman

    Will Proctor my Boston Police Academy Classmate we were Mayor Kevin Whites Valentines Day gift to the City of Boston February 14, l968 R.I.P. Will Herb Spellman Retired BPD

  • December 21, 2024

    Michelle

    Uncle Will, you will so be missed because you were loved by so many. We know you had to go because your heart just couldn't live here without Aunti Retta. I will miss our conversations and your stories off growing up with your brothers and sisters in Dorchester. I hope you know how much I loved and appreciated you. I miss you already. Say hi to the family. I'm sure you'll all be having a nice Christmas reunion. I miss them too.

  • December 21, 2024

    James Mamonas

    William "Willie" was one of the most "Loving and Caring" persons that I have ever met. A great man: husband, father, grand father ,uncle and friend to "ALL" He will be sorely missed by "ALL" who new him ... Officer Proctor was a "COPS COP" and covered one of the toughest areas in Boston for many years and was respected by "ALL"... May He Rest In Peace For Ever !!!

  • December 21, 2024

    Mark flaherty

    Maybe the last of the great American Men, he could sing , cook, craft wood, snake electrical, teach us how to worm a hook, take us to watch the Herrin run, wrangle a criminal and still stay up to have a drink with his family. God bless you Uncle Will, love you and thank you.

  • December 20, 2024

    Valerie Sheehy

    We're so sorry to hear about Uncle Will. He was a sweetheart, and it feels like the end of an era Prayers for him and the whole family. ♥️