Mr. William J. "Billy" Shugrue

William J. Shugrue Loving Father and Grandfather Lifelong Lowell resident LOWELL—William J. “Billy” Shugrue, 69, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025 in Londonderry, NH, surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Pamela (Howard) Shugrue who passed away on April 28, 2010. Billy was born in Lowell on September 2, 1955, a son of the late Dolores (Nowak) Shugrue. At a very young age Bill lost his sister Susan to ovarian cancer. This was a big loss in his life and he took on a new role in the family helping his Mom and siblings raising his nephew James. Bill was educated in the Lowell Schools and was a graduate of Lowell High School. Bill graduated and later earned his Master’s Degree from Rivier College. When Bill was 20 years old, he met the love of his life, doing what they loved most, dancing! They were married for 30 beautiful years raising their two girls, Keri and Jami. Bill started his career in the tech industry and after being laid off from Lasertron, he went back to school and became a teacher working at both the Butler and Wang schools in Lowell. He truly loved his teaching career. He not only taught science but went into coaching as well. He coached Basketball, Field Hockey and Lacrosse. Being ‘Coach Bill’ was a true passion of his and he loved this journey with his fellow coaches and all the athletes he met along the way. Bill was always active. Spending all his extra time with friends and family going to baseball/softball games, cookouts and most importantly cheering on his youngest daughter, Jami, playing Lax throughout their high school and college career. His final most cherished role was becoming a grandfather to Olivia. They had a very special bond. As Bill’s mental capacity declined due to Alzheimer’s, he ended up moving into the All American Assisted Living residence in Londonderry NH. He brought his love for music and dancing along with him. All of the residents and staff loved him and we are so grateful for everything they did for him. Surviving Bill are his two daughters, Keri Fournier and her husband Terry, and Jami Shugrue; his granddaughter, Olivia; his sister Carole Meehan; his brother Patrick Shugrue and his wife Carla; his sister-in law, Gerrie Corrigan and her husband Joe; his brother-in-law, Gregg Howard; his nieces and nephews, Cindy Manseau, Lisa Shugrue, Emma Meehan, Leah Corrigan, Rachael Shiff, James Lebel, Carney Meehan, and several great nieces and great nephews. Bill was the brother of the late Susan Shugrue, son-in-law of the late William and Rita Howard, and brother-in-law of the late John Meehan. FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY CALL AT THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL HOME, 105 MOORE STREET, LOWELL, ON SUNDAY, FEB. 2, 2025 FROM 1 UNTIL 4 PM. BILL’S FUNERAL SERVICE WILL TAKE PLACE ON MONDAY MORNING AT 11 AM IN THE FUNERAL HOME. HIS BURIAL WILL FOLLOW IN ST. PATRICK CEMETERY. AS AN EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY, DONATIONS IN BILL’S MEMORY MAY BE MADE TO THE Massachusetts Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at www.madrc.org/support-us/ or at www.alz.org/donate

Mr. William J. "Billy" Shugrue

September 2, 1955 - January 24, 2025