White doves were released, church bells tolled, and a long line of mourners waited to pay their respects to Southborough Police Chief William Webber who died this week of cancer at the age of 53. A funeral for Chief Webber will be held tomorrow in Milford (click for more details). Related stories: In his own Read the full article → from Somber Southborough
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In his own words: Chief Mauro on the late Chief Webber
Police Chief William Webber (Photo from boston.com) “The thing about Billy is he always had a smile.” That’s how Southborough Fire Chief John Mauro started our conversation about Police Chief William Webber who passed away earlier this week. Chief Mauro first met Chief Webber when Webber joined the Southborough Police Department in 1980. Here, in Read the full article → from In his own words: Chief Mauro on the late Chief Webber
A timeline of Chief Webber’s career
I have to admit I was not a Southborough resident during the majority of Chief Webber’s tenure, but I am nonetheless touched by his passing. To acknowledge his contributions to the town of Southborough, I compiled this timeline of his career with the police department. July 1980 Started with the Southborough Police Department as a Read the full article → from A timeline of Chief Webber’s career
Obituary for Chief Webber
An obituary for Police Chief William Webber has been posted on legacy.com. You can view it here. Chief Webber was a Southborough resident, but was raised in Milford, and both towns will pay tribute to him. Calling hours will be held on Friday at Morris Funeral Home in Southborough, while the funeral will take place Read the full article → from Obituary for Chief Webber
Open thread: Share your thoughts on Chief Webber
A couple of My Southborough readers have offered their thoughts on Chief Webber’s passing (here and here), so I decided to create a dedicated spot for your comments. Share your stories about the Chief or offer your condolences by leaving a comment below (click the Comments link at the end of this post). I’ll pass Read the full article → from Open thread: Share your thoughts on Chief Webber
Around town today
Southborough flags were at half mast, and black draped the doors of the Police Station today in honor of Police Chief Webber. Read the full article → from Around town today
Funeral arrangements for Chief Webber
Southborough Police Chief William Webber passed away yesterday from pancreatic cancer. Calling hours will be held Friday, Nov. 14, from 2:00 to 8:00 pm at the Morris Funeral Home, Main Street, Southborough. A funeral Mass will be held Saturday morning at St. Mary’s Church in Milford (19 Winter St.). Update: Portions of Main St. (Route Read the full article → from Funeral arrangements for Chief Webber
Breaking: Police Chief Webber loses battle with cancer
Southboroughnews.com is reporting that Southborough Police Chief William H. Webber passed away last night after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 53. I’ll post more details as they become available. Update: The Metrowest Daily News just posted an article on Chief Webber. Update: Leave your thoughts and condolences on the open thread. Read the full article → from Breaking: Police Chief Webber loses battle with cancer
Chief Webber undergoing treatment
From the Southborough Police Department website: “Our Police Chief, Bill Webber, is currently going through chemo therapy and radiation treatments for pancreatic cancer. Please keep the Chief in your thoughts and prayers.” Update: Chief Webber lost his battle to cancer on Tuesday, November 11. Read the full article → from Chief Webber undergoing treatment