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Welsh, William W. August 29, 1948 - August 25, 2025

William W. Welsh

Sunrise: 29, August 1948

Sunset: 25, August 2025

 

In loving memory of William W. Welsh who passed on Monday, 25, August 2025 at Morristown Memorial Hospital. He was a son of the late James and Mary Alice (Washer) Welsh. Sunrise was on 29 August 1948 in Phillipsburg, NJ. William was a life time resident of Hackettstown, NJ.

His legacy of 76 years includes graduating from Hackettstown High School (1968), serving with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam conflict, employment Picatinny Arsenal and retiring as a professional barber from Jack’s Scissor Wiz in Hackettstown. He also served with Hackettstown First Aid and the Hackettstown Fire Departments. After retiring he worked as a crossing guard for the Hackettstown Police Department.

He was a member of the Musconetcong Lodge #42 and the American Legion Post 164. His greatest pleasure was playing Santa Claus both for the young and old.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Donna (Maxwell) Welsh, a brother, Tom (Lisa), several nieces and nephews, numerous great nieces and nephews, mother-in-law, Mabel Maxwell, sister-in-law’s and brother-in-law’s.

As the sunsets here at home, Heaven has a bright sunrise for your parents, your brother, James, sister, Mary Alice Sheldon, brother-in-law, Arthur Sheldon and James Maxwell, father-in-law, Wilbur Maxwell and niece, Tara Best as you enter their front door.

All Service are private as William wished.

Funeral arrangement are under the direction of Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840. For those wishing to leave online condolences for the family please visit, www.cochranfuneral.com

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    Bonnie Bullock Ross says
    August 29, 2025 at 7:41 pm

    Today would be a “Happy Birthday” Bill—
    Donna (Max) so sorry for your sadness–my Prayers are with you,
    Bonnie (Cuz)

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    Janet and Joe Lake says
    August 29, 2025 at 10:14 pm

    Donna, I am so sorry. May Jesus comfort you. You will see him again.
    Sincere sympathy.

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    Janet and Joe Lake says
    August 29, 2025 at 10:14 pm

    Donna, we are so sorry. May Jesus comfort you. You will see him again.
    Sincere sympathy.

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    Kathy Palko says
    August 30, 2025 at 2:14 am

    Dear Donna, My sincere condolences on the passing of your husband, Bill. It has been a pleasure knowing him and his great smile and fun-loving spirit these many years. He will be missed. I pray you will find comfort knowing friends are sharing in your grief. God bless you and your family.

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    Paul & Robin Wallace says
    August 30, 2025 at 6:09 pm

    Dear Welsh Family
    My Wife Robin and I were very sorry to hear of William’s passing, and indeed Hackettstown has lost a man of many gifts, and a true Treasure. From His Military Service to our Country, to serving in the Hackettstown Fire Dept Fire Police, to his Service to other Hackettstown Organizations
    and His second profession as a Barber at Jacks Scissor Wiz. But perhaps his greatest gift to our Community was His playing Santa for decades, and all the smiles and joy He gave to the Children and their Parents.
    Though this honest testimony is rightly glowing, I fear it still won’t ease the sting of His passing, and we pray the LORD will comfort you all as only HE can.
    GOD Bless
    Paul & Robin Wallace

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    Kathy Palko says
    August 31, 2025 at 9:02 pm

    Dear Donna, My deepest sympathy on the passing of your beloved husband, Bill. He will be remembered as a kind man with an infectious smile and a great sense of humor. May you find comfort in knowing that others are thinking of you during this sad time. May God bless you and your family.

    Sincerely, Kathy

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    Rob Souders says
    August 31, 2025 at 9:58 pm

    Rest in Peace Bill! You were a great man! My sincere condolences to Donna, Tom and the rest.of Bill’s family

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    Rob Souders says
    September 1, 2025 at 9:04 pm

    Rest in Peace Bill! You were a good man! .A true Hackettstown guy! My condolences to Donna, Tom and the rest of the family

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    Gary J. Kuipers, Sr. says
    September 2, 2025 at 11:35 am

    My deepest sympathies. I enjoyed Bill’s conversations during our barber visits; he sure knew how to cut a proper flat top. He was conscientious in both word and deed. He is now in God’s hand.

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    Debora Wyker-Dawson says
    September 2, 2025 at 12:38 pm

    RIP Bill, Donna I am so sorry for your loss

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    Patty Shaw-Mckeown says
    September 2, 2025 at 1:18 pm

    Bill you will be missed by family, friends and the community. You were the best Santa 🙏 Rest easy my friend.
    Donna, sending you my deepest condolences. 🙏

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    Bill Holden says
    September 3, 2025 at 8:32 pm

    So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. We grew up together and spent many days together throughout grade and high school. I am sure he will be missed and I will include him and his family in my prayers. 🙏🙏 Rest in peace good friend

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