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William "Bill" Miret
February 2, 2010
William Francis “Bill” Miret, sixty four, died February 2, 2010. He passed over surrounded by loving family and friends, following surgical complications associated with a third battle against cancer. Bill was born in Lynn, MA on May 8, 1945, raised in Revere's Point of Pines, attended school at Immaculate Conception and then Northeastern University. He was a thirty seven year employee of Delta Airlines rising through the ranks to his current position of Duty Director, OCC. When on duty he oversaw the global operation of Delta Airlines.
Mr. Miret was preceded in death by his father, Francis W. Miret and his dear brother-in-law, Jerry Bopp. He is survived by his loving and beloved wife, George Ann (Bopp) Miret of Atlanta, GA; his mother, Genevieve (Driscoll) Miret; brother, Paul Miret and his wife Karen Miret of Port St. Lucie, FL; sister's-in-law, Patricia (Kennedy) Bopp of Davie, FL, Kathy (Bopp) Parramore of Tallahassee, FL; brother-in-law, Kevin Bopp of Sandford, FL. He also leaves behind three nieces, four nephews, two grandnieces, and three grandnephews. Sadly, he also leaves behind his chosen extended family of friends and associates, too numerous to count, along with Godchildren and a plethora of children who considered him their favorite "Uncle B." His Delta family also mourns his loss. He was larger than life, put the "Grand" in "Grand Entrance" and filled every room he entered with his joy for living. We grieve for those who never knew him.
A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at Catholic Church of St. Gabriel at 10:00 AM with Father Michael McWhorter officiating. Family will receive friends on Friday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Judes Children's Hospital or to Piedmont Hospital of Atlanta in special appreciation of the doctors who provided excellent care; Dr. Karen Harris-Moore, Dr. Donald Filip, Dr. Fred Schwaibold, Dr. Saeid Khansarina, and Dr. Booker T. Dalton/Dr. Preston Stewart.

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I am so lost for words at this time. I was out of town when I received word of Bill's passing. I met Bill sixteen years ago when I was working through a temporary service at Delta. As we build a repore, he would say you're going to be my boss one day. I recently shared a email with Bill and told him that he was my biggest "cheerleader" when I was begining my career with Delta. I will truly, truly miss him. My God be with you. Emily Bridges Emily Bridges on 2/4/2010 at 5:41 PM

George Ann...thinking and praying for you and your family. Elizabeth Jackson Graham on 2/4/2010 at 6:41 PM

I remember the good times we had when we worked at Logan. My condolences to you and your family. Bill Kramich(big bird) Bos 120 ret. on 2/4/2010 at 8:08 PM

George Ann, It may have been more than 25 years past, but we still recall a wonderful sailing adventure in the BVI...Billy was truly "larger than life". We were fortunate to have known him. Our condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ann Marie & John Camera on 2/4/2010 at 8:49 PM

George Ann, I really never got to know your or Bill very well but I certainly remember both of you. Bill truly was a gentleman and I'm sure he will be dearly missed. My sincere condolences to you and your family. Mike Conaboy Michael Conaboy on 2/4/2010 at 8:57 PM

We will miss Bill. Al Pantano on 2/5/2010 at 9:47 AM

George Ann, I will miss Billy & the many emails and conversations we've had since he left BOS. He was way too young to be leaving us, but whenever I speak or hear his name a smile will be on my face.I share your loss & joy of having Billy in our lives. Jim Collins on 2/5/2010 at 10:45 AM

Dear George Ann, Donnie and I were saddened to hear of the sudden and untimely passing of Bill. We have such fond memories of you both when you lived in Swampscott. I remember so many good times, with you , Bill, Lillie and Bruce Charles. How quickly the time passes. I wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you. You will be in my prayers. Marilyn and Donnie Peterson on 2/5/2010 at 11:14 AM

Dear George Ann, Billy was the "big sparkle" in all of our lives..whenever you saw him, the great smile and his huge interest in your world said it all..He will be greatly missed, but never forgotton..My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family...love holly Holly Schiot-Duffy on 2/5/2010 at 11:20 AM

Dear George Ann Always an uplifting or encouraging word, Bill leaves a void for us all. Elaine and Jaime Monroy on 2/5/2010 at 11:31 AM

Dear George Ann: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family over our loss of precious Billy. He was one unique gentleman who had a smile for everyone. His humor will linger on in my memory always. I am so sorry that I am unable to attend his services but know I will be there with you in thought. May God bless you and give you strength during this very difficult time in your life. Love, Cousin Linda Linda (Sherriff) Morse on 2/5/2010 at 11:33 AM

bill had that special sparkle in his eye and was always pleasant and you looked forward to seeing him....one of those rare positive people and of course george ann was the lovely woman behine the man!....may he rest in peace julie malvone on 2/5/2010 at 2:38 PM

Dear George Ann: You are in my thoughts and prayers. Dottie Dottie Williams on 2/5/2010 at 3:08 PM

George Ann, So sorry to hear about Bill. I didn't know him well but his big smile and great laugh always made him a pleasure to be around. God Bless you and your family and many friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Pat Field McAndrew on 2/5/2010 at 5:06 PM

I worked with Bill when he first came to ATL in the International Dept at the field. Bill was a dedicated Delta employee and a real joy to be around. Wishing you peace and prayers. Wil Lindsey, Dept 125 Retired wil lindsey on 2/5/2010 at 5:24 PM

Bill was one of the most positive, uplifting people I ever had the chance to be around. Thank you for sharing him with us, George Ann, all these years. My lasting memory of Bill has to be when, in 1978 along with a couple of other folks from BOS Department 120, Bill helped Debbie and I get the furnishings from our apartment in Reading into the Ryder truck in preparation for our move to Atlanta. I can see him, as clear as day, down on the lawn getting ready to "catch" the sleep sofa that we were carefully lowering from the upstairs window. Keep all your good memories closely at hand, George Ann, and Godspeed to you, Bill. Rest peacefully. Matt Fronzak Debbie and Matt Fronzak on 2/5/2010 at 5:52 PM

How fortunate I am, to have known dear Billy Miret. How he loved George. Such fun memories of one of the greatest guys around. A special person. Bless all his family and friends. Rest well, Billy. We will miss you. Kerry Ramsberger on 2/5/2010 at 8:22 PM

Dearest George Ann, My heart is deeply full of sadness. I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved Bill. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones. I know this is a very difficult time for you and I will pray that God gives you strength each and every moment of your life. I will always remember Bill's humor and how he made everyone who knew him a better person, but most of all it is the love you had for each other that most of us can only wish for. I guess God needed another angel I know that his smile is shining down upon us. Remember George Ann, it is the memories that keep us alive, because they never die. Be Blessed. Love, Patty Santostefano Patricia Santostefano on 2/5/2010 at 8:31 PM

George Ann, I have great memories of Bill. He was a great guy and a great friend. I had a bad accident in 1999 and was in the hospital for some time. When I came home, Bill was the first one to call me. I will miss conversing and trading emails with him. My deepest sympathy. Mike English on 2/6/2010 at 8:57 AM

George Ann, So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We have so many wonderful memories of Billy. The birthday party "chip-ins"; a washing machine for Sue, a trip to Florida for Marie, and of course a toilet-paper roll of Filene's basement dollars for Wayne. Billy could start a party...just by walking in the door. We'll treasure the memories and the happiness that you both brought to so many. Jim and Marie (Shea) Harris on 2/6/2010 at 11:33 AM

He was one of a kind . I will miss him greatly. My thoughts and prayers are with George Ann and family. Nancy M. Shea on 2/6/2010 at 11:59 AM

George Ann, There are no words to express our sincere sympathy to you and the family that Bill leaves behind. I went to school with Bill and remember him as always being the life of the party; with a smile on each and every day at school. I feel fortunate to have known him and am so very grateful to Arthur who organized our Class reunion this past summer. I was able to say hello to him again. Please know that you are in our prayers. God Bless you and may you feel His peace at this time. Anita Gesamondo Lalicata Anthony & Anita Lalicata on 2/6/2010 at 1:45 PM

George Ann, how very, very fortunate Bill was to have you by his side for those wonderful years of yesterday! May your journey to peace begin today as he has come to his. With deepest sympathy, Priscilla Hill, Winter Park, Fl. Priscilla Hill on 2/6/2010 at 7:03 PM

George Ann,please accept my deepest sympathy. Bill had a way of llighting up a room with his smile. Those of us IC grads were fortunate to meet again last august. We talked about old times and our families. Bill's face was shining when he spoke of you. We shared old and then most recent memories, you have all the in between. Again my thoughts and prayers are with you as we all share our grief. In sadness Phyllis Hurrell phyllis solaqua hurrell on 2/6/2010 at 10:21 PM

George Ann. I graduated from IC with Bill. It was wonderful to see him at the recent reunion. His smile lit up the room. We lived not too far from one another in Revere and talked about old memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Bill will now be pain free inthe arms of the LORD. eleanor hilton chapman on 2/7/2010 at 3:46 PM

Dear George Ann, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Bill always brightened up a room and was so full of life, I've always enjoyed taliking with him. I not only recall the good times in Boston but in Atlanta as well during my many meetings there. I'm so sorry to hear that he was so ill. Clara Doss Clara Doss on 2/8/2010 at 12:41 AM

George Ann, From one of the old timers still working in BOS,we will surely miss visits from Bill. The thing I remembered most about Bill was that he was such a great listener,with that infectious smile! Here's to you,Bill , God bless and rest in peace! mark costello on 2/8/2010 at 8:45 AM

George, Our thoughts have been of you during the past few weeks. I'm sorry for the inconceivable outcome. You truly had yourself a gem, may he rest in peace. Sadly, Moe and Danny Joyce on 2/8/2010 at 1:19 PM

George Ann, I am so sorry to hear of Bill's death. Altho' I did not know him personally, I understand that he was a truly wonderful man and the love of your life. With deepest sympathy, Sity Van Sickle Sity Van Sickle on 2/8/2010 at 4:47 PM

George Ann, I never got to meet Bill but "talked" to him several times on ACARS when you were on my airplane. I miss seeing you out on the line. Warm wishes and prayers to you and your family. (Captain) Mark Holmquist Mark Holmquist on 2/8/2010 at 7:48 PM

George Ann, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Bill will be missed by so many folks as he touched so many lives. May Bill rest in peace. Tom Lazour on 2/11/2010 at 12:16 PM

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