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William Conners Obituary
A veteran (Lieutenant) of World War II, he was an instrument flight instructor in the Naval Air Corps. He was a salesman for Nutmeg Chemical Company, New Haven, CT for 39 years. He served 36 years in the National Association of Power Engineers, holding posts of President of New England States NAPE, New England and Regional Vice President of NAPE, and secretary of the Bridgeport Chapter of NAPE. He was a past member of the Haddam Rod & Gun Club, Haddam Yacht Club, and past President of the Haddam Lions Club. He was a long-time member of the Haddam Republican Town Committee, a past member of the Haddam Board of Finance, member of the Burr District School Building Committee, and past member of the St. Peter's Bowling League.
Following his retirement in 1986, he drove school vehicles for the Haddam-Killingworth District 17 for many years.
Bill was a loving and devoted husband, father and friend. He will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
The funeral will be held on Wednesday with a 10:00 AM Funeral Liturgy in St. Peter Church, Higganum. A military burial will be held at Beaver Meadow Cemetery, Haddam. Friends may call at the Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver Street, Middletown on Tuesday from 6 to 8PM. In lieu of flowers, friends may donate to the Haddam Volunteer Ambulance Service P.O. Box 48, Higganum, CT 06441 or the Haddam Scholarship Fund, Inc., P.O. Box 177, Higganum, CT 06441. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.
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Jim, Bev and Ben Daniels
September 23, 2013
To the family of Bill Connors,
Bill was our son Ben's van driver in elementary school. He knew every one of the children as individuals and would inquire about things that were important to them in their lives. He would be the first face they would see after leaving their home and their classroom each day. He would ask them about school and always check to see how they had done on their spelling test. If they had a school project he would help them carry their larger projects into the school, making sure they didn't get wet on rainy days. In later years when we would see him out and about he would always ask about our grown son. Our now thirty year old son still remembers the safety and security he felt traveling to and from school in “Buddy Bill's” van. Our sympathies are with your family. He was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. Thank you Bill. Rest in Peace.
Kerry Afragola
September 19, 2013
Dear Gail and Kathy,
My sons, Lucian and Nick had your Dad as their bus driver for many years. He was a very kind and caring man, Lucian was very sad to hear of his passing. Whenever we saw Bill, Lucian would yell to him, I love you Bill! He would also make a heart sign with his hands after Bill dropped him off and was driving away. Your Dad would laugh and so would I. Lucian is in high school and didn't mind at all showing his affection for him. This is how we will remember Bill in our lives! What a special man.
Mary Ann Ryan Keller
September 18, 2013
Dearest Gail,
I have fond memories of your dynamic Dad, who loved you more than life itself. You were always his pride and joy and brought such happiness to his life. Although you are suffering his loss, please take solace that he's now reunited with his loving wife and your Mother, Jeanne, to share eternity with the good Lord. He will always live on in your mind, heart and soul until you meet again...
Love,
Mary Ann
September 18, 2013
Dearest Gail
There are no words that can convey loss like this. Just know that we, your friends, are here for you in your time of grief.
Much love, S.Chappel Santacroce
Candy Marien
September 17, 2013
To Gail and Kathy.
Bill was a wonderfully kind and giving gentleman. I had the distinct honor and privilege to have him as my friend. I hope that the fond memories that you have of the good times will serve to help comfort you now and in the future. He certainly loved you both very much!
To my friend, Bill, I wish you fair winds and following seas on your journey home. I shall miss you.
Nancy Hocurscak
September 17, 2013
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Nancy Hocurscak
September 17, 2013
My Dear Friend Gail,
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the loss of your beloved dad. May every cherished memory you have of him, bring you peace and consolation to your sorrowful heart. May God rest your dad's soul in eternal peace. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Nancy
September 17, 2013
So sorry to hear of Bill's passing...Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time...Sincerely, John & Denise(Rich) Grasso
Diana Link
September 16, 2013
I served on the Burr School building committee with Bill and knew him and Jeanne for many years. They were both great people. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Diana Link
Mary Jones
September 15, 2013
Such good memories of Bill and Jeanne from High Ridge,East Haven. My prayers are with the girls. Mary Jones
Virginia Greene
September 15, 2013
To the Family of Bill Connors,
I am so sad to read about Bill's death. He was a very special man - a wonderful bus driver for our students.
Bill and I had many conversations while he waited for the kindergarten students at BES. I remember when his wife died. He told me all the events of her last day - the soup - and he told me he didn't feel like putting up a Christmas tree. So, I bought him an ornament, and I wrapped it for him. I told him that now he had to put up a tree. Bill was witty and fun. I missed seeing him after he retired.
May he rest in peace, and may you be comforted during your time of sorrow. My deepest sympathy to you all.
Ginnie Greene, Regional School District No. 17, Grade 6
Tracey Jones
September 15, 2013
Gail & Kathy, as we grew up knowing uncle Bill and aunt Jean I send my prayers to you both.
Ben Daniels
September 15, 2013
I was one of the many elementary school children that had the privilege of having Bill Conners ("Buddy Bill" as I knew him) drive me to and from school each day. This was many years ago, but I still remember his upbeat and genuinely happy personality. My condolences and prayers to Bill's family. Buddy Bill will have a special place in many people's hearts and will always be missed.
Peter & Linda (Meyer) Mascaro
September 15, 2013
Gail & Kathy - We are so sorry to know of the passing of your Dad and our "Uncle Bill" Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
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