William J. McIlmail, 86, of Mattapoisett passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of Sandra H. (Henshaw) McIlmail, with whom he shared 59 years of marriage.
Born in Pawtucket, RI, the son of the late William J. and Margaret M. (Lonergan) McIlmail, he moved to New Bedford at a young age. He honorably served in the U.S. Army and after being discharged, he married Sandra and moved to Mattapoisett to raise his family.
William was formerly employed as an architect at Saltonstall Associates for many years until his retirement.
He was a member of the Boston Society of Architects and The American Institute of Architects.
William was an avid cyclist, logging thousands of miles per year. He belonged to the Narragansett Bay Wheelmen and the Tandem Club of America. “PA” will be missed by his loving family.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra; his son, William McIlmail and his wife Lisa; and two grandchildren, William and Katherine.
Due current gathering restrictions, his funeral services will be private. Arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Mattapoisett. For online condolence book, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
