Grafton – Dennis R. Woodill, 66, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2015 at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester following a brief illness. His wife, Lois (DeWolfe) Woodill, passed away in 2007.
Dennis is survived by his daughter, Jaci Rich, and grandchildren Kayla, Jackson and Logan Rich; his brother, Robert Burns; his sister, Elizabeth “Betty” Salamone; his nieces, Holly Hemming and Bonnie Stohlberg; and his nephews, Scott Lapworth and Stephen Pirtle.
He was born Jan. 7, 1949 in Worcester, son of the late Sylvia (Hall) and Earl Woodill. He grew up in Grafton and was a lifelong resident in town.
Dennis was a helicopter gunner in the U.S. Army, serving two tours in Vietnam, and he remained steadfast in his loyalty to the brothers who served with him, having served as a Commander among other roles at the American Legion Delisle Goulet Post 92 in Grafton and the South Grafton VFW Post 1497.
He will be remembered for his contagious laugh, broad smile, and time spent with friends he held dear. He was also an avid bow hunter and always looked forward to a ride toward the mountains on his Harley Davidson.
In lieu of flowers, his family asks that you honor Dennis with donations to Veterans, Inc., 69 Grove St., Worcester, MA 01609 (www.veteransinc.org).
All are welcome to a graveside service with military honors for Dennis to be held Monday, June 29, at 11 a.m., at Pine Grove Cemetery in North Grafton.
To share a memory of Dennis or message of sympathy with his family, visit his online guestbook at www.RoneyFuneralHome.com.
