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WILLIAM MCKENZIE Obituary

McKENZIE, William K. 86, Of Medford, formerly of Somerville. Retired Somerville Police Officer passed away on February 10, 2017. Beloved husband of 60 years to Mary E. (Troisi). Loving father of Stephanie A. McSweeney and her husband Mark of St. Charles, IL, Stephen P. McKenzie and his wife Dana of Stoneham, Stewart A. McKenzie and his wife Cheryl, Stacey A. Donaghey and her husband Michael all of Medford. Dear brother of Jean Harris of Malden, Phyllis Efstratiou and her husband James of Saugus. Cherished grandfather of Jay, Timothy and Angela McKenzie, Kyle Donaghey, Nicole and Ryan McSweeney. Funeral procession from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) SOMERVILLE, Wednesday morning at 9:00 am, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Joseph's Church, Medford at 10:00 am. Relatives and friends invited.

Calling Hours Tuesday 4-8 pm. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. Late Veteran US Army, Korean War. Late member George Dilboy Post #529 and DAV Chapter #27, Somerville. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Bill's name to The Jimmy Fund, DFCI - P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168. For more information please visit dohertyfuneralservice.com.

Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 12 to Feb. 13, 2017.
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Mary and family so sorry for your loss Billy was a special friend to us we remember so many happy memories
Thinking of you all
Rita and Eddie Buck and Gemma Lavey

Rita Buck

February 14, 2017

Steve & Family: Sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. I have many great childhood memories of your Dad.

Dean Roberts and Family

Dean Roberts

February 14, 2017

Steve & Family: Please accept my condolences on the loss of your dad.
Lisa Ferreira (FHLB)

February 14, 2017

Mary & all the Mckenzie family: Please accept my sincere sympathy on the loss of a wonderful man. Bill was a big part of the Rogers Ave. family as all of you are. A kind & great neighbor always a big smile to greet you. Rest in peace Bill you will be missed.

Angela Daley

February 13, 2017

To Stewart McKenzie and family,

On behalf of your friends and classmates from Somerville High School's Class of 1981, we want to express our most sincere condolences on the passing of your dad.

Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,
Anthony Accardi
Somerville High School - Class of 1981

Anthony Accardi

February 13, 2017

Dear Aunt Mary and Family, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Uncle Billy, may he fly with the Angels and watch over us from above. He will be Deeply Missed by all!

David & Sarah McKenzie

February 13, 2017

MrsMcKenzie,Stew,Steven,Stephanie and Stacey.
My heartfelt condolences to all of you and your families.
MrMcKenzie was simply put, my favorite dad ever. I was and still am lucky, blessed actually, to have had such a wonderful man as a role model in my life.
Sincerely,
Tim Donovan
( TimJoe )

Tim Donovan

February 13, 2017

Please accept my sincere condolances. Bill will always be remembered as a good guy, a good cop, and just one of the nicest guys I had the opportunity to work with. May he rest in Peace, he more than paid his share of dues to the City and its residents. Sleep well Bill

Joe Voutour

February 13, 2017

Aunt Mary and Family, My heart is broken to hear of Uncle Billy's death. He was so very special to Jack and I, and we will cherish all the memories. He was the glue that held the family together. He raised four wonderful children, along with you(Aunt Mary), and you meant the world to him. He was an outstanding Uncle, and was so generous and kind. What a wonderful example he was to us all. Rest in peace my special Uncle, and may you fly high with the Angels. Till we meet again. Love Nancy and Jackie

Jack and Nancy Aurilio

February 12, 2017

Dear, Aunt Mary and family, I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF, UNCLE BILLY'S PASSING. MAY GOD BLESS HIM AND KEEP HIM. AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND THE FAMILY AND WATCH OVER YOU ALL AS WE REMEMBER UNCLE BILLY. HE WILL BE MISSED! LOVE ALWAYS, WAYNE

WAYNE MCKENZIE

February 12, 2017

Aunt Mary & Family,
Our hearts are heavy. Uncle.Bill was a very special man with a heart of gold. He will always be in our hearts. God bless and give you peace.
Love, Debbie & Tom

Deborah Maloney

February 12, 2017

To The McKenzie Family,

Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.

Disabled American Veterans Chapter #27

February 12, 2017

Mary and Family. So very sorry for your great loss. Billy was a wonderful friend since he and Joe went on the Force together in 1961. So many great times and wonderful memories that we can cherish. He always had a smile for everyone. Such a loss. He can meet up with Joe again.

Fran Flavin

February 12, 2017

See you guys there ..my heart is broken...love you guys

Tracy Mckenzie

February 12, 2017

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