Shrewsbury-

William (Bill) Stanley Bridges, 65, of Shrewsbury, passed away August 26, 2015 at the VA in West Roxbury. Born in Framingham, son of the late Mary L.
Defrancisco and William D. Bridges. He was the husband of Darlene Bridges of Shrewsbury, who had been together for 16 years.

Bill was a Lance Corporal in the Marines during Vietnam. He worked as a carpenter and was very particular and took pride in his work. He enjoyed shooting pool and blues music. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially growing vegetables and flowers. He had a heart of gold and was the smartest loving husband, father, son, grandfather and brother.
His wife was honored to be with him.

He is survived by his children, William and Zachary Bridges, both of Florence, Montana, a daughter, Janel Jones of Stevensville, Montana; 9 grandchildren, Madison, Domanic, Macartney, Arlington, Tennessee,
Andrew, Sadie, Patrick and Connor; his siblings, Susan, LuAnn, Robin, John, Linda, Brian, Scott, Eric, Marcie and Kevin, as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

A private family service will be held at Mount Auburn Cemetery, Hopkinton. Friends and family are invited to join at the Moose Lodge in Marlborough on Wednesday, September 2nd at 12:00. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Fisher House Foundation, 111 RockvillePike, Ste 420, Rockville, MD 20850-5168 Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com