William "Billy" Paris

William “Billy” Paris – Lawrence, MA

William “Billy” Paris, 71, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 2, 2024 after a lengthy illness.

Billy was born in Lawrence, MA on July 28, 1953. He was educated in the Methuen School System. At age 19 he joined the U.S. Army where he was stationed in Germany. He returned to Methuen, MA where he was a resident for many years until moving to Salem, NH. Billy worked in construction, truck driving, and appliance repair.

Billy loved to be outside on his motorcycle, building something, playing darts, or with friends and loved ones. He had a big personality that would light up a room. He always had a joke or story to make others laugh and smile.

For a number of years Billy organized a pig roast at his residence to benefit missing children and later organized a motorcycle run for a number of years, Rock Run, out of Methuen, MA to benefit the MSPCA.

Billy is survived by loving daughters Michelle Paris and her husband Thomas Bennett, Tracy Marino and her husband Mark Marino. His grandchildren Joshua Gosselin and his wife Emily Gosselin, Taylor Marino, Spec4 Zachary Bennett, and Anthony Marino, as well as great-granddaughter Ellie Gosselin. He leaves a brother Mark Paris and his wife Kim Paris and niece and nephew. He also leaves an ex-wife, Antionette Longdin, whom he adored. He was pre-deceased by his parents Barbara and Leo Paris and brother Timothy Paris

Calling hours are Sunday, November 10, 2024, from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Dewhirst Boles Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844.

In Lieu of flower the family asks that you donate to an organization for missing or abused children or the MSPCA. 

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