William E. (Bill) Randall

William E. “Bill” Randall, 96, of Long Ave., passed away on Sept. 13, 2024 at Baystate Franklin Medical Center.

Bill was born in Websterville, VT on February 20, 1928 one of ten children of Robert W. and Bell M. (Ring) Randall. He was a graduate of Barre (VT) High School, Fordham University and the Harold Bagg School of Broadcasting.

He had a long career in the radio broadcasting industry. He started in Vermont where he grew up, at WHWB in Rutland and then with WDEV in Waterbury. He then came to Greenfield and WHAI. His primary role at stations was to be an account executive but at WHAI he also became a broadcaster at local sporting events. The final station affiliation was with WTTT in Amherst which later became WRNX.

After retiring from the radio business, Bill found the one job he truly enjoyed, a produce stocker at Foster’s Supermarket. His task was the potatoes and onions. He looked forward to seeing the customers on a daily basis, old friends, new friends and first timers. He was very comfortable being part of a family owned, community store.

Bill was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church for many years. He was part of the group of parishioners who help establish the Adoration Chapel at the church.  He served as Eucharistic minister with Fr. Campoli at the Saturday Masses for inmates at the Franklin County Jail for over 35 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 133 in Greenfield. He held the title of Grand Knight and also served as the District Deputy traveling to other Councils providing support and guidance.   

Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Carole A. (Wicks) Randall, a son Peter Randall of Florida, two daughters; Kris Sicard of Turners Falls and Mary Beth DeLoria of Greenfield, three grandchildren Matthew Sicard, Christopher Sicard and Elizabeth Graves, brother Francis Randall, sisters Barbara, Beverly, Betty and Joan all of Vermont, and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be Thursday morning from 8:30 am to 9:30 am at the Smith-Kelleher Funeral Home, 87 Franklin Street, Greenfield, followed by the Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10:00 am at the Blessed Sacrament Church of the Blessed Trinity Parish, 221 Federal Street, Greenfield. Committal prayers will follow in Calvary Cemetery.

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