William M. Kirby, 63, of Barrington, R.I., died March 9, 2022, at Miriam Hospital. Bill, the son of Maxfield and Gloria Kirby, was a lifelong Barrington resident. He graduated from Barrington High School in 1977 and from the University of Rhode Island in 1981.

Bill is survived by his two sisters, Alison Fagundes of Barrington and Sue Hirst of West Kingston, as well as nieces Meghan Schmidt of Maryland and Katharine Psaras of Middletown, and two grandnieces and one grandnephew. His dear friends, always considered family, Russell and Debra Wessner, and their children, Andrew, Leah, and Matt, also mourn his death and celebrate his life.

Internment will be held April 8, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Forest Chapel Cemetery in Barrington. All are welcome to attend. Bill was loved and will be missed by many. His smile and laughter, his warmth and kindness will be long remembered.

Donations in Bill’s name can be made to the American Kidney Fund, www.kidneyfund.org 

A full obituary, as well as a Tribute Wall for sharing your personal remembrances of Bill, is available at www.smithmason.com.