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Official Obituary of

William J. (Bill) Kerivan

August 20, 1948 ~ April 17, 2023 (age 74) 74 Years Old

William Kerivan Obituary

William J. Kerivan, 74, passed away at home on April 17, 2023.

Bill was born in Wellesley, MA on August 20, 1948 the son of Joseph and Ida (Graves) Kerivan.

He served honorably with the US Air Force during the Vietnam war.

Bill taught at the Franklin County Technical School for many years prior to his retirement.

He served as a Selectman for the town of Colrain for a number of years.

Survivors include a son, Matthew Kerivan of Turners Falls, a daughter, Kathleen Reid of Shelburne, his grandchildren; Anthony, Liam, Jack, Owen, Lily, Carson, Bennett and Sawyer, as well as his brother Lawrence Kerivan of Natick, MA

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

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