On Sunday, May 22, 2022, William (Bill) Gregory Cornish, 72, of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of Carlisle, MA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. Bill was diagnosed with ALS in September 2020.

He grew up in Chestnut Hill, MA, graduating from Dexter School, Belmont Hill School and Union College before following in his father's footsteps by working in the business insurance industry at Alexander & Alexander, AON and Marsh McLennan. Bill raised his family in Carlisle, MA. An avid golfer, he was a lifelong member of The Country Club in Brookline, MA.

In retirement, he became a Florida resident and built a community of great friends in Delray Beach and Gulfstream, FL. Although he faced severe health challenges in retirement, he continued to enjoy playing a weekly game of bridge with friends and volunteering for an after-school program for Haitian children through the Episcopal Church. A loyal and devoted trustee of his beloved Belmont Hill School for 25 years, he also served as a long-time member of the Boards of Wayside House Treatment Center for Women and Wediko Children's Services.

He was fortunate enough to be able to take joy in the births of his first two grandchildren and in walking his daughter down the aisle at her wedding in August 2021. He will be dearly missed for his kindness, thoughtfulness and generosity. Those who knew him well, will tell you they will remember his genial smile, his wonderfully light-hearted sense of humor, his cheerful, gracious manner, and his effortless charm. He loved nothing better than a loud action movie, an off-color joke, eating chicken Caesar salads and chocolate chip cookies, or simply falling asleep in a beach chair with a book in front of him.

Bill was predeceased by his parents John G. Cornish and Alice S. Cornish and by his brother Charles S. Cornish. He is survived by his wife of 36 years Lucile F. Cornish, his son Charles F. Cornish, son-in-law John M. Crisafulli, and grandchildren Parker G. and Olivia R. of Sudbury, MA, his daughter Christina C. Metzmaker and son-in-law Michael N. Metzmaker of Cambridge, MA, who are expecting their first child this summer, his brothers John M. Cornish and wife Cecily of Delray Beach, FL and David F. Cornish and wife Caroline of Milton, MA, as well as several nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held for Bill on Friday, June 24, 2022 at 11am at Belmont Hill School's Chapel, 350 Prospect St, Belmont, MA 02478.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Wayside House Treatment Center for Women , Paul's Place , Trustbridge Hospice Care , Wediko Children's Services , or Belmont Hill School .