William J. Woods

William J. Woods, known to all as Bill, passed away on Sept. 4, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on January 7, 1947, in Salem, MA, Bill lived a full & meaningful life, spending his final years with his beloved wife in Middleton, MA surrounded by the people he loved most.

Bill proudly served his country as a Vietnam War veteran, carrying with him a sense of duty to his country.

He was a well known Peabody businessman of family-owned P.J. Woods Insurance Co. He was the 3rd generation of 128 yrs in business. He worked there for 59 years.

He served on the Board of Corporation of Northshore Bank, Trustee of J.B. Thomas Hospital, past president of Peabody Chamber of Commerce & former member of the Lions Club.

He married the love of his life Fran and together they shared 25 wonderful years of marriage in a home filled with wonderful memories. They shared a love of travel but especially travel to Aruba where they met 30 years ago. He had a generous heart & left a lasting impact on his community and all who knew & loved him.

He was a proud father to MaryEllen & her husband Rino D'Alfonso, John Woods, and Billy Woods & his wife Shannon. He was so proud of all his grandchildren Jack Woods, Lauren, Natalie, and Patrick Woods, and Nicole D'Alfonso.

Visitation on Thursday, Sept. 10 at Mackey Funeral Home located at 128 S. Main St, Middleton, 3 pm - 6 pm. Funeral will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Lynnfield at 10:00 AM on Friday Sept. 11. ( Kindly meet at Church. )

If desired,  memorial donations can be made to the Sawtelle Hospice House in Reading, MA. ( see the info below. )

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