William L. Long, 85
MARION - William L. Long, 85, passed away at his home in Marion, Massachusetts on November 24, 2025. Bill was formerly of Marlborough, Pembroke and Jamaica Plain.
Bill grew up in Jamaica Plain, and attended Wentworth, and Northeastern University, majoring in electrical engineering. His career evolved from hardware to software engineering, and he worked with McDonnell Douglas, Raytheon, Stratus, and Cisco Systems, from which he retired.
Bill is predeceased by his wife, Sheila, after 49 years of marriage. He is also predeceased by his brothers Tom, John, and Bob and his parents William and Margaret ‘Peg’.
He is survived by his brother James (Kathy), his daughters Heather and Lisa, his grandchildren Sara and Dan Cashman, his sister-in-law Sandy, and nieces & nephews, Laura, James, Joe, William ‘BB’ and Robert, as well as a myriad of wonderful Canadian and American cousins.
Bill was an avid Boston Bruins & Patriots fan, enjoyed exploring his Irish-Scottish heritage, and listening to Celtic music as well as the Pogues, U2 and AC/DC. Bill was known in Marion for his love of fishing, his dry sense of humor and his regular walks along Delano Road with his beloved terrier, Darby. His interests included traveling with his wife, driving to the beach, boating and fishing.
A visitation will be held at Chapman Funerals and Cremations – Wareham, 2599 Cranberry Hwy. (Rt. 28), Wareham on Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 10 am – 11 am with a celebration of life, prayers and remembrances beginning at 11 am. A luncheon will follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Marion Council on Aging, 465 Mill St., Marion, MA 02738 or your local council, as they support aging in place in our communities.
For directions or to leave a message of condolence visit: www.chapmanfuneral.com
