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Wilfrid BROCKETT Obituary
Bill was born and raised in North Haven, Conn., and was a Peninsula resident for 33 years. Bill spent time in the military in France and Germany during the Berlin Air Lift. He graduated from the University of Connecticut, in 1953 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. In 1958, he moved to Niagara Falls, N.Y., to work for Bell Aerospace on rocket engines, eventually helping to design the LEM engine. He moved to the Peninsula, in 1977, to work for the USCG Training Center at Yorktown, from which he retired in 1993.
In 1954, he married college sweetheart, Joan Lindholm. Together they had two sons, Gunnar (Tanya) of Crozet, Va., and Keith of New York City; and three granddaughters, Genesis, Noelani and Halle. Bill is also survived by a brother, Burton Brockett (Jan) of Redding, Calif.; and a sister, Elinor Bell (David) of Hatfield, Mass.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, at Warwick Memorial United Methodist Church with the Rev. William Davidson officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312; or to the American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc., 135 Parkinson Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10305.
Arrangements by Amory Funeral Home, Grafton. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Dan & Wanda Gr'ubbe
January 13, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss.
We believe that Bill Brockett was the driver of the Coast Guard boat that took my father & mother-in- law, my husband and me, and our two small daughthers out on the York River as a "free-bee" during one Coast Guard Day Picnics...probably in the early-mid '80s. My mother-in-law always remembered "Chief Brockett"...... He was very nice to her, and she loved the boat ride. Shew is 85 now and basically blind.
My husband and I share your sorrow......as will my mother-in-law when we tell her.
God Bless your family. I know God will keep "Chief Brockett" in his care.
Sincerely
Mike Daniel
January 5, 2010
Joan, we're so sorry to hear about Bill. He was a good man, a good friend and neighbor. Vida, Savannah and I wish we could have been there for you during this difficult time. I'll keep found memories of Bill as he always made me chuckle during Derby Day and our "yard" conversations.
Brenda Bell Bolduc
January 4, 2010
Aunt Joan, Gunnar, Keith, Tanya and family - Jim and I are very sorry to learn of the passing of Uncle Bill. We have many fond memories of our trip to Yorktown, including visits to Busch Garden and Jamestown. Aunt Joan - you're still the champion at watermelon seed spitting. Hit any squirrels lately? One thing that Uncle Bill said during that visit has stayed with me. After a brief argument with Aunt Joan, he turned to me and asked, "You know why we stay together, even though we grump alot . . . .Beacause we love each other! Truer words were never spoken. In our thoughts and prayers.
Jim Brennan
January 4, 2010
Joan, Betty and I offer our condolences for the loss of Bill. He always had a smile and we enjoyed his company.
Betty and Jim Brennan
Bill Prouty
January 2, 2010
To Mrs. Brockett, Gunnar, and my best friend Keith of over 20 years.
I'm deeply sorry for your loss.
The little time I have had with Wilfrid...I always knew I was sitting, talking with a very intelligent, warm hearted, kind man with a great since of humor. I wish I had seen him more. I feel sad to lose him.
Mary Beth Budd
January 1, 2010
Dear Keith,Gunnar, Mrs. Brockett,Tanya & the girls,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I feel honored to have met your dad/husband/father-in-law/grandfather. Sending you my love. Your friend,
Mac/Cindy McNally
December 31, 2009
Joan, we are so sorry for the loss of your Bill. We are so glad for the time we knew him and he was an inspiration for us all as he continued his exercising walking the neighborhood.
Cheryl Oberg
December 31, 2009
Keith, Gunnar and Mrs. Brockett, I am saddened to hear of the passing of your Father/Husband. Know that you and the entire family are in my thoughts at this most difficult time.
Lee Riley
December 31, 2009
Joan and Family, Paul and I are so sorry to hear about Bill. You are in our hearts and prayers. We will always remember the good times we shared.Love to you.
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