William "Bill" Raymond Touhey

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William “Bill” Raymond Touhey, who peacefully left this world at his home on August 19, 2024, hand in hand with his son Sam after a long illness.

Bill’s journey began on May 14, 1946, in Pittsfield, MA, where he was welcomed into the world by his parents, Edward and Helen (Stone) Touhey. Bill was the second eldest of eight children, and was a 1964 St. Joseph’s High School graduate. 

Bill was driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, co-establishing Touhey’s Seafood Market, which was a staple on Main Street in Lee. His final endeavor was a successful janitorial cleaning company, Quality Plus, later known as First Quality Janitorial Services, Inc. He owned and operated the company with his wife, Donna, and son, Sam, for the past thirty-eight years. Bill also had broad artistic talents. He enjoyed painting, sketching, and playing his piano and guitars. He found serenity in helping others on their paths to sobriety, and was a friend of Bill W. for more than thirty years.  

Bill is survived by his daughter Tanya and his son-in-law David Harrison of Keller, TX, his son Sam and his daughter-in-law Sabrina Touhey of Lee, MA, and his beloved dogs, Oscar, Stella, and Frankie. He also leaves behind his sisters Mary Niedzwecki (John), Kathleen Warner, and Monica Touhey, his brother Jack Touhey (Felicia), and many nieces and nephews. 
He is predeceased by his parents, his wife Donna, and his brothers Edward, David, and Kevin. 

Bill’s family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Hospice Care in the Berkshires for their outstanding care, support, and love for Bill.  

Calling hours will be held at the Kelly Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 27th from 4:00PM-6:00PM. A funeral service will be held at the Kelly Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 28th at 10:00AM, followed by a celebration of life at the Morgan House Inn & Restaurant, 33 Main Street, Lee, MA, 01238.  

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made in Bill’s memory to Hospice Care in the Berkshires or the Berkshire Humane Society in c/o the Kelly Funeral Home 3 Main Street Lee, MA 01238.