Brazil, William P. of Marshfield, passed away on December 19 at the age of 73. Loving husband of Gladys A. Brazil of 52 years. Father of Kathryn Kowalski and her husband Edward of Yarmouth, MA, the late David Brazil and his wife Beth and their children Jason and Hannah of Sandwich, MA and Karen Dykas and her husband Kevin and their children, Christina, Billy and Rebecca of Sandwich, MA. Bill was born on July 10, 1941 in Cambridge, MA. He was the son of the late Catherine (Blood) and Joseph Brazil and brother of the late Barbara Godfrey and her sons Paul and Thomas. He was a graduate of Cambridge High and Latin School where he was a class officer and captain of the football team. Upon graduation, he joined the Navy where he was a member of Fighter Squadron 101 in Key West, Florida and career counselor on board the USS Independence. Bill participated in the Cuban Blockade and earned a number of decorations. He proudly served his country for eight years of active duty and four more years in the Naval Reserve. He attended and graduated from Boston University with a degree in Accounting and continued obtaining a master's degree in Management from Lesley University. Bill worked as a banker on the Cape and South Shore and retired in 2006. During his retirement, he was on the staff of Bay State College as a Business Instructor. He loved coaching youth sports, especially Little League Baseball and girls softball. He also enjoyed golf vacations in Vermont and fishing on the Cape. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather (Papa) who will always be remembered with love. Visiting hours will be held in the MacDonald Funeral Home, 1755 Ocean St., Rte. 139 in Marshfield on Friday, December 26 from 4 to 8 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held in the Holy Family Church in Duxbury on Saturday, December 27 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be held in the Mayflower Cemetery. In lieu of flowers remembrances can be made in Bill's name to the Holy Family Church, 601 Tremont St., Duxbury, MA 02332 or the David Brazil Memorial Kids Triathlon, make check payable to: YMCA Cape Cod DBMKT, 2245 Iyanough Rd., West Barnstable, MA 02668.