Willem Hardy Golden passed away unexpectedly in Newark, Delaware on March 19, 2016 at the age of 20. Will was born August 10, 1995 in Boston, MA to Jody and Shaun Golden. Will was a freshman at Skidmore College and a graduate of Cohasset High School, Class of 2014. The oldest of three children, Will is survived by his beloved brother Curtis and younger sister Corey. Will is also the grandson of Elizabeth Gutman of Fairfield, CT. and Charlene Golden of Boxborough, MA. He also leaves his uncles and aunts, Adam and Lindy Gutman of Reisterstown, MD and Devin and Jennifer Golden of Natick, MA; his cousins, Ashleigh, Sara, Carly, and Jack Golden and Max and Sarah Gutman.

Will was an exceptional athlete, excelling in both hockey and lacrosse. He was a threat on the ice, playing for the Boston Advantage Tier 1 Elite U-18 and U-16 teams respectively. Will was also an instrumental member of Cohasset's 2014 State Championship lacrosse team as a midfielder and face-off specialist, as well as a 2013 Patriot Ledger All Scholastic Lacrosse player. After high school, Will played junior hockey for the Boston Bandits in the Eastern Hockey League and went on to become a freshman Varsity forward for the Skidmore College hockey team. He will be remembered as a loving son, thoughtful grandson, caring and protective older brother, kind-hearted friend, selfless teammate and a genuine person who always put his family and friends first.

A Funeral Service will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 11 am in St. Anthony Church, 10 Summer St., Cohasset, MA. 02025. Visiting hours omitted. It is anticipated that there will be quite an outpouring of support. In lieu of flowers, the Golden Family respectfully asks all to consider donations in Will's honor to the Will Golden Memorial Scholarship Fund established at Pilgrim Bank, 40 South Main St., Cohasset, MA. 02025.