Boushell, William E.

William E. Boushell, 84, of Canton, died March 13, 2014, after a brief illness.

Bill was a retired Dedham police officer and a Korean War veteran. Born in Boston, he grew up in Roslindale and graduated from Hyde Park High School in 1947. Bill spent two years serving in the U.S. Army as a corporal and was stationed in Bordeaux, France, during the Korean War.

Bill served 30 years as a police officer in Dedham. He was Dedham’s first full-time safety officer for over 10 years. He was known as “Officer Bill” by the schoolchildren. He served twice as president of the Dedham Patrolman’s Association. He was also a member of the Massachusetts Safety Officers League and once held the position of chairman of the board of directors. He twice served as president of the South Shore Safety Officers League. He was a member of the American Legion Post #18 in Dedham and was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #4.

Bill was known for his love of animals, both domestic and wild. His assorted furry and feathered friends were among his favorite “people.”

He was the son of the late Elizabeth and Harry Boushell. Devoted husband of 45 years to Patricia Boushell (Rodgers) of Canton. Loving father of William H. Boushell of Canton and Christine M. Hogan and her husband, Thomas, of Canton. Brother of the late George and Helen Boushell.

A funeral service was celebrated Monday morning, March 17, in the Pushard Family Funeral Home, 210 Sherman Street. Interment Brookdale Cemetery, Dedham. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill’s memory to the Quincy Animal Shelter (www.quincyanimalshelter.org), 56 Broad St., Quincy, MA 02169. For online obituary, go to www.roache-pushard.com.

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