William B. Gain, III

MENDON – William Bernard Gain III, 65, passed away peacefully on Friday May 10^th at home. He was taken too soon after a courageous battle with Mesothelioma cancer.

Bill leaves his wife and best friend, Danielle (Taylor) Gain; children, Derek Briggs of Hopkinton, Tanya Esposito and husband Nate of Oxford, Andrew Gain and girlfriend Nicole Slocomb of Webster, Julie Cormier and husband Drew of Wrentham and Ben Watson of Mendon; grandchildren, Violet, Julia, Joey, Nathan and Henry; siblings, Tammy Lizotte of Whitinsville, Stephen Gain, Lisa Booth and husband Jim of North Oxford, Jon Gain of Millbury and Karen Alexander and husband Dave of Millbury; many nieces, nephews and friends that were like family.

He is predeceased by his father, William B Gain Jr, mother, Dolores (Bell) Gain, sister Donna Cournoyer, brother-in-law, Mark Lizotte Sr. and niece, Trisha Gain

Bill loved the Lord and his church family at First Congregational Church of Douglas. He never wavered in his faith and shared his belief in Jesus with everyone. He would often say “absent from the body, present with the Lord”. He was a dedicated employee of Gurney Water Treatment for 44 years. He really had a passion for his job and had a great relationship with all his clients. Even after retiring due to his cancer, he welcomed calls with questions from his coworkers. He would light up when explaining how to best serve the client. He loved going to breakfast at Picket Fence. He loved hockey, especially when the Bruins were winning. He loved working in his garden. He loved nature, especially the many animals in our backyard and feeding the birds at our bird sanctuary. He loved camping at Papoose Pond with our kids and grandchildren. He loved spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. He was so proud of all 5 of our children and all of their accomplishments. He loved making people laugh and was often told that his smile would light up a room.  

To my best friend and husband, I am so glad you are now pain free. I will do my best to keep up your gardening with Derek’s help of course. Will continue to collect the cookie cutter and lighthouse ornaments. Will continue to feed and enjoy the birds and squirrels. Of course, will enjoy camping at Papoose Pond with our kids and grandchildren. I will eventually make that cross-country RV trip with your ashes so we make the trip together like we planned. I will cherish every moment we had together. I will miss you forever until we see each other again in heaven. I love you always!

Family and friends are invited to remember Bill’s life by gathering for a time of visitation on Friday, May 17^th from 5 to 7 p.m. in Mulhane Home for Funerals, 45 N. Main Street, Millbury.  His Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 18^th at 11 a.m. in The First Congregational Church of Douglas, 3 Common Street, Douglas, MA 01516. Fellowship to follow at the church. 

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.