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Muriel Stone Nolen posted a condolence
Saturday, November 20, 2021
A LOVING TRIBUTE TO MY FRIEND WILLIAM QUILLAN
William/Bill, what can I say? You left us a legacy that is unequaled. To know you is to know kindness, thoughtfulness, neighborliness, protection, selflessness, creativity, and genuine GOODNESS.
I shall never forget how we met. You and Len were my next door neighbors. My daughter Geomone and I were retiring for the night when there was a LOUD knock on my door. OMG! It was the police. Why were they knocking on my door. Who called them and why??? The police wanted to know if I was alright. Puzzled, I responded, “Yes. I am fine.” “Are you alone? Is anyone here with you,” They wanted to know. I told them only my daughter and I lived in the apartment and we were alone. THEN, they wanted to come in a look around. Of course, I allowed them to look about the apartment. Finally, the officers told me that they had a report of a woman screaming, as if she were being attacked and they responded. Immediately, I was grateful to whomever was being such a good neighbor as to be concerned for the welfare of another person.
As I walked the police officers to the door, I noted that my neighbors, Bill and Len were peering out of their door. Bill introduced himself as “William” and immediately told me that he had called the police because he heard screaming and thought I was being attacked. I was so appreciative of his kindness, thoughtfulness and protectiveness that I burst into tears with gratitude. That was the beginning of a friendship that I will never ever forget and will always hold securely within my heart. Bill, being the sleuth that he is found out that the people across from his apartment were fighting and the husband was being beaten up by the wife!
Anytime I needed help, all I had to do was ask and Bill readily agreed. He never hesitated. When my parents were dying and I had to go back and forth to my hometown – Louisville, KY to take care of long distance caregiving duties, Bill took me to the airport and picked me up more times than I can count. When I needed to go to Louisville and clean out my house and transport my furniture back to Maryland, Bill coordinated the monumental task commandeering my other “helpers” - ensuring that my house was emptied; furniture was loaded onto the truck. He then drove the truck to Maryland, unloaded and placed my furniture into my new house. Finally, he returned the truck to the UHaul Company in pristine condition so I could get my deposit returned to me. What a friend!!!
Bill baked my daughter’s birthday cake for her 13th birthday. He also secured the DJ for her party. It was a success and the cake was delicious. It was chocolate, made with mayonnaise in the batter, so it was extremely moist. Geomone was dubious about how a cake would taste with mayonnaise in the batter, but after one taste she had no more doubts.
When Geomone was about 6 years old, she decided she was going to run away. She emphatically stated, “I’m leaving this home!” She packed a few items of clothing in a small suitcase and a doll and off she went ---over to our neighbors, Bill and Len! They listened to her, talked to her and by and by, she returned home – happy to have had attention from our friends.
Bill’s sense of humor was fantastic. We often told Bill and Len that they should do stand- up comedy at some of the local comedy clubs. Their timing was perfect and the comedic pearls were absolutely hilarious!!! I shall never forget some of Bill’s maxims which cannot be repeated in this missive due to their ribaldry, but assuredly are proverbial.
I have enjoyed thinking about Bill and musing about our relationship. I shall never forget him and will always love him and treasure the time we had together.
REST IN SWEET PEACE, DEAR FRIEND!!
Muriel Stone Nolen
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Sheryl lit a candle
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
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I met both Bill and Len while living in San Diego so many years ago. We met through a mutual friend but I soon came to realize that once you became a friend you were actually family. His sense of humor was always present and underneath the sometimes gruff exterior Bill had a caring and loving heart. Bill became a part of my family as well and was loved by my mom and brother. He will be dearly missed, always remembered and forever loved.
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Heather Roling posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
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I had a very special relationship with William (feels so weird calling him that). My entire 44 years on this planet he was ALWAYS Uncle Bill, but more so he was more of a dad to me than my own Biological father ever could hope to be. He shared his love of trains with me, and cartoons as well. He made me feel special and loved, something I lacked from my own father and he saw that and treated me as though I was his own. Most of all I will never forget sharing a Birthday (or at least a b'day party) with him every year. You are my hero Uncle Bill! I miss you more than words can say. Until we meet again ❤
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Elaine Margeson posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
I met Bill and Len almost 45 years ago. I was welcomed into their home for Thanksgiving when I was alone. Bill was such a wonderful, warm and funny person who quickly went from friend to "brother". We all shared many good times, bad times, sad times and funny times. Bill was a great cook and we shared recipes and food. He was always great at remembering to call for birthdays and anniversaries. He also became my daughter's Uncle Bill but was more like a father to her. I will miss your phone calls, my dear friend! Rest in peace!
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Kelly Ritchison posted a condolence
Monday, November 15, 2021
I’m gonna miss you. Loved our talks and many many laughs. Fly high my friend!
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Stephanie Queensen uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, November 13, 2021
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Maria Doherty lit a candle
Friday, November 12, 2021
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I met Bill over 20 years ago at a job. I don’t remember much about the project we worked on but I do remember meeting Bill and laughing ALL THE TIME. He made the days fly by. We have been friends ever since. He is my brother from another mother. Bill was one of the sweetest most generous persons I have known. He was an excellent cook and I had many meals with Bill and Len. He would tell me to bring over containers so I could take leftovers home and I definitely did :-). My dog Sweetheart (a 100 lb Rottweiler) adored him. She went completely crazy over him whenever she saw him. I would have to take her outside when he came over because we couldn’t contain her excitement. A dog can tell you a lot about a person. The loss of Bill is heartbreaking. I treasure our conversations, time and laughs. You were truly one of a kind. May you Rest In Peace. I love you, my dear friend.
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Stephanie Queensen uploaded photo(s)
Friday, November 12, 2021
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I found this little gem today cleaning out a cabinet ❤️
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Howard (Len) Eaton posted a condolence
Friday, November 12, 2021
I love you Bill and will for the rest of my life. Your loss has left a huge void in my heart that can never be filled. Loving You Always.
Love Infinity Len, Boris & Jackie
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Kylie Horn uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, November 11, 2021
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Love, Brian
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Stephanie Queensen posted a condolence
Thursday, November 11, 2021
In Memory to the Sweetest Brother a Sister could ever have; We may not be connected by blood, but the Bond we have shared all of these years I will never forget; Holidays and Birthdays were always so special to you; You and Len have always been a huge part of our family and we will miss you so much; don’t worry, we will take good care of Len, I know he can be a stubborn one, but I think I can nag and yell at him just as good as you (lol); God Speed my Brother…Until we Meet again on the other side…I Love you Bill...
Love Stephanie & Paul Queensen
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Brian M. Quillin posted a condolence
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Being the oldest of eight in our family William was the leader. Being a military family we moved a lot and William would always travel our new neighborhood and find the library, schools and playgrounds. He walked us to the movies and candy store and it was always a fun time. When he started school he would share with us what he learned that day, and when we all started school William helped with our homework. If he wasn't riding his bike he was reading a book. He was very intelligent and had good horse sense, he was like our dad in that way and always loving just like the old man. He started working as soon as he was old enough and payed his own way. When our mother was in need he provided comfort and transportation for her and saw to her needs. His sense of humor is legendary as kids I remember the laughs and the pranks we pulled, always a good time. Len and William have been together as long as I can remember, their love and devotion to each other was visible throughout their relationship and they shared that love with their pets. William you will be missed and always loved, thank you for the love and the years. Brian Quillin.
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Thursday, November 11, 2021
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