William R. Hagberg

Celebration of Life for William R. Hagberg

Relatives and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life for Bill on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, from 11:45 am to 3:00 pm at The Haven Country Club, 369 Cross Street, Boylston, MA 01505.    

We’ll be sharing our favorite memories of Bill over lunch in an effort to lift each other's spirits. Our intention is to show that as long as we remember him, a piece of him will always be with us. We encourage you to wear bright colors to contribute to the celebration.  

William R. “Bill” Hagberg, 92, a resident of Boylston and son of Rudolph and Adelaide Hagberg passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 18, 2024 in his home surrounded by his loving family. 

He leaves his beloved wife of 65 years, Carolyn J. (Falk) Hagberg; his devoted children, Pamela J. Szatek and her husband Thomas, of West Barnstable, MA, Barbara J. DiGioia, of Boylston, MA, Susan J. Dunster and her husband Michael, of Stamford, CT; he was also predeceased by his son W. Richard Hagberg, Jr. of Steamboat Springs, CO; his grandchildren, Samantha S. Woomer and her husband William, Allison K. Rieskamp and her husband Jeffrey, Andrea M. Okray and her husband Brandon, Nicholas J. DiGioia, Bobby W. DiGioia, Michael E. Dunster, Jr., Victoria L. Dunster, Kyle J. Dunster; four great-grandchildren, Harper, Colt, Owen and Layla.

Bill was a graduate of Worcester Academy and attended Springfield College in Massachusetts.  He then served in the Army for two years.  He had a lengthy career in sales including positions at Worcester Telegram & Gazette and Hildreth Baker before taking a role with C.C. Lowell in Worcester.  In 1965, Bill along with a few partners purchased C.C. Lowell where he served as President and CEO until 1987 when the company was sold.  He then enjoyed part-time work up the street at Mount Pleasant Country Club.

Bill built a beautiful log cabin with his wife in Boylston where he settled and raised his family as a devoted father.  He was very active in the community serving in the Worcester Rotary Club as President and was very involved in Family Services of Worcester.  Bill and his wife, Carolyn, also delivered Meals on Wheels in Boylston for many years and were very involved with the Worcester Swim Club.  Bill was also a Deacon and Sunday School teacher for the First Congregational Church of Boylston.

Bill’s biggest passions in life were his wife, his family, his home and traveling.  He had such pride in the home they had created and over the 64 years he continued to make improvements to their beautiful home and gorgeous gardens.  As a family, they camped all over the United States and took many ski trips together in the Northeast.  Later, Bill and Carolyn started traveling internationally covering Canada, Mexico and Europe.  During the Millennium, one of his favorite trips was a 120-day cruise ship trip around the world.

In lieu of flowers, and in memory of Bill, please consider performing a random act of kindness.
 

Celebration of Life details will be provided.