Born in Fall River, he was the son of Margaret (Almond) Gurnett and the late William R. Gurnett.
Will attended B.M.C. Durfee High School and was a member of the United States Army Reserve for 6 years. Throughout his life Will was a fisherman, laborer, and worked in the addiction and mental health field where he was employed when he passed. He was his happiest while living in Boston employed as a tour guide while operating trolleys and duck boats. He gave informative tours of Boston history and his unique sense of humor made the tours memorable. He was an avid fan of all New England Sports, especially the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots.
Besides his beloved mother, Will is survived by his sisters, Nancy Pacheco and her husband Antonio of Fall River and Mary Ellen Cash and her husband Darrell of Edina, Minnesota; 5 nieces and nephews, Sarah Farinha of Texas, Michael Farinha of Barrington, RI, Victoria Pacheco of Fall River, Kirstin Cash of Chicago and Kevin Cash of Edina, Minnesota, as well as 4 great-nieces.
His Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 27, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the Waring-Sullivan Home at Cherry Place, 178 Winter St, Fall River. Due to current occupancy restrictions, please be mindful that guests may have to wait outside while others pay their respects. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to a local Salvation Army.
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