So very sorry to just learn of Bill’s passing. Bill and I kept in touch for many years after we first met when I worked at the Seventh Circuit in Chicago. Later while I was in Denver we would meet when I was in DC and, eventually, we remained friends for my 13 years in Boston. 

Bill could challenge you - but he had a heart for true friendship. Your smile and scholarship will be missed. 

Rest in peace, my friend. 
Gary and Kathy Wente

A giant of a man who never forgot anything, we were friends since he arrived at DY .  He could drive you crazy but he also had a good sense of humor which would show occasionally.  His knowledge of the Civil War particularly was amazing.

His failing eyesight and eventual blindness was such a tragedy  robbing him of his ability to practice law and manage on his own refusing most suggestions of reaching out  for most assistance.

Going to miss you, old friend.  Watch your tongue in Heaven.  I understand  that the Lord might know more than you.

Pax vobiscum.

Sue Clark

May you now be at peace and free of those nasty health issues that hit you in your later years which fortunately did not affect your brilliant mind. Thank you for your friendship and help over the years. We will miss you at our 60th.
Deb Homer
DY Class of '63

I have just learned of Bill’s passing, and I was greatly saddened to hear that. My deepest condolences to Bill’s family and friends.  He was a good man; I know I shall not see his like again in my lifetime.  In the 1960’s, Bill and I were friends, neighbors, and fellow high school students on Cape Cod. We remained in touch during our undergraduate years, but drifted apart when Bill went to law school, and I went to graduate school.  Later on, Bill and I resumed our friendship when I was reviewing NIH grants in Bethesda and Bill was living/working in the DC area.  In the past several years Bill and I shared many long-distance phone calls, and I once visited him around New Year’s.  He possessed a first-rate intellect, a thorough, up-to-date understanding (and opinion) of local, state, and national politics, a great sense of humor, a tremendous will to deal with his visual impairment and a deep love and pride in his children.  Little can replace our wonderful, informative phone conversations but I will take some solace in knowing that Bill will be long remembered and not soon forgotten.  All my best, my old friend, you will be greatly missed by all of us.    Edward Gage Conture,  Asheville, NC

I just learned of Bill‘s passing, and I am truly saddened. We became friends during a case many years ago in Chicago and he was an honored guest of our family when I was inducted as a federal judge. We’ve kept in touch since then and I will always remember him as a solid friend. He had the rare combination of a great sense of humor, an extraordinary knowledge of the law, and was fair and decent to everyone he knew both professionally and personally. I will miss our long, telephone chats, and offer my deepest condolences to his family.  Bob Gettleman 

May you find solice in the arms of the Lord. The planet was made a better place because of you life's dedication working long and hard for the United States Justice Department. 

I worked with Bill, along with Peter Frandsen, on a very complex case in Charleston, SC about 14 years ago. Bill had a brilliant legal mind and was an effective advocate. He faithfully served his country for decades. We kept in touch over the years, and I always enjoyed our semi-annual telephone conversations. He was was very proud of his children and always spoke very highly of them. Bill will be missed.

I worked with Bill Clabault at the Fraud Section, Criminal Division, U.S. Department of Justice for many years.  He was a good man to work with.  He will be missed.

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William Theodore Clabault

March 4, 1945 – December 7, 2022

Demaine Funeral Home – Fairfax

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