Obituary: William James Mailhoit, Loved His Family, the New Enlgand Patriots and HIs Trips to Casinos

Obituary from Murphy Funeral Home.

William James Mailhoit passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday May 29, at Salem Hospital. “Bill” was an amazing man who loved football, especially The Patriots, and his trips to the casinos. He would talk passionately about the city of Salem where he lived all his life. All of those passions couldn’t compare to the love that he had for his family, especially his grandchildren.

Bill attended Salem Schools and graduated from Salem High School in 1952. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the US Navy and served at the Naval Base in Norfolk, Virginia during the Korean War. After completing his tour of duty, he became employed at the United Shoe Machinery in Beverly where he worked until he retired in 1993. He spent his retirement enjoying gardening, going out to eat, and spending time with his grandchildren and family.

He leaves behind his wife of 57 years Helen, a daughter Deb Mailhoit, a son David and his wife Maria Mailhoit, a daughter Joanne Mailhoit, a son, Robert Mailhoit and his wife Christine, and a son, James Mailhoit and his wife Carrie. He is survived by 13 grandchildren TJ Tremblay and his wife Jess of Quincy, Brian Tremblay and his wife Sara of Strafford, NH, Michael Rosa, Christine Rosa, Ryan Smith, Leanne Smith, Eric Smith, Matthew Anderson, William Anderson, Timothy Mailhoit, Daniel Mailhoit, Katie Mailhoit and Madeline Mailhoit. He was also blessed with three great-grandchildren, Jackson Tremblay, Deandra Rosa & Amelie Tremblay. He is survived by one sister, Eleanor Wickers of Florida.
He was predeceased by his parents, Albert & Nellie (Holloran) Mailhoit.