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William Barnhill Obituary
He was born in New London, on July 27, 1937, to the late William E. and Mercedes Barnhill.
In 1966, he married his beloved wife, Jean P. (Morgan), who predeceased him.
Barney is survived by his sons, William L. "Bill" Jr., and Timothy S. Barnhill; three sisters, Nancy, Eleanor, and Diane; a brother, Lamont; five grandchildren; and countless nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, his wife, three brothers, and two sisters.
The family will accept visitors at memorial calling hours from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Labenski Funeral Home, 107 Boswell Ave., Norwich. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.
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for William Barnhill
Karen Gaston
February 12, 2020
Not a day goes by without you in my thoughts !!! Rest in paradise my FRIEND ❤
Cheryl Mitchell
February 24, 2013
To Tim and Bill and there families I'm sorry for your loss Barney was great loving, caring, awesome person who going to be miss dearly. He left behind some great memories that will be remembered forever. I will keep your families in my prayers.
Dominic Grillo jr.
February 21, 2013
I knew Billy for sixty years. As friend you couldn't ask for a better one. He loved life and his family. He always had a smile and a good sense of humor. He loved the outdoors and working with the young kids in the drum and bugle corp. he was an inspiration to a lot of the city's youth in there younger days. I will miss him greatly. May he rest in peace and cast his line on peaceful waters and walk in sunshine always.
Nan Gibeault
February 21, 2013
I met Mr. Barnhill when my husband, Ray Gibeault, marched with the Surfers Drum and Bugle Corp. I thought he was a great guy and sometimes would let me ride the bus to shows. When I started working at Sacred Heart School in Groton, little did I know I would meet him again! He was great with our students and they loved him. He would often stop and we would chat about about the Drum Corp. He will be truly missed!
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Russ, Sharon & Cassie Cloutier
February 20, 2013
Bill, Sharron, Billy & Bryton: Please know you are in our thoughts & prayers during this time. So sorry for your loss.
Noreen Jones
February 20, 2013
I am so very sorry for your loss. I drove Bus with Barney in Groton for many years, he was always there to lend a hand, listen, and give advise. He always made me laugh, and was a wonderful,kind man. I always called him my big teddy bear, I was proud to know him, and call him my friend.
No farewell words were spoken
no time to say good-bye
you were gone before we knew it
and only god knows why
our hearts are filled with sadness
and secret tears still flow
what it means to lose you
no one will ever know.
R.I.P, Barney, you will be missed by all who knew you
Asmena Llorens-Wiley
February 20, 2013
I'll miss you Uncle Bill!
Bobbi jo Cini
February 20, 2013
May the Lord bless you and keep you in his peace. I will miss you my friend.
February 20, 2013
Dear Bill, Tim and families,
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. I loved talking to him whenever I saw him at Dunkin Donuts in New London. He was a great guy, and will be missed.
Linda Bettencourt, Waterford, CT
Patti Gomez
February 20, 2013
Hold on to what is good even if it is a handful of earth.
Hold on to what you believe even if it is a tree which stands by itself.
Hold on to what you must do even if it is a long way from here.
Hold on to life even when it is easier letting go.
Hold on to my hand even when I have gone away from you.
Patti Gomez Groton BOE Transportation
Neil Moriarty
February 20, 2013
I, and my wife Elaine are sorry for your loss. We knew Bill (somehow it changed to “Wee Willy” at times). We knew him from the Jennings Wall and later at EB – Bill never forgot to ask about Elaine and the kids. Our thoughts are with him.
Neil Moriarty
Joyce Miller-Lee
February 20, 2013
To Billy's Family: I am so deeply sorry to hear of your loss. Billy and I grew up together from the 1940's with lots of other playmates who all got along so well. I haven't seen him in many years, but I felt such a loss after having learned today of his passing. Billy was always a beautiful person. He will be missed.
Gladys (Blossom) Walker
February 19, 2013
To the Barnhill family, I extend my deepest sympathy in the loss of Billy. May God give you peace & comfort during the loss of your love one.
February 19, 2013
We worked together at EB. Bill was a good man and a submarine builder. I will never forget him. May he rest in peace.
Mike Jaye
Geneva Sebastian
February 19, 2013
Barnhill was a good friend and class mate of mine and i will miss him my God bless his family in this time of sorrow
Lisa Barnhill-Butler
February 19, 2013
I love you Uncle Billy, you will be missed. Please give my dad a hug from me.
Karen (Cousens) Gaston
February 19, 2013
When we meet some one who share's our Joys
Who knows when we are up or down
Who shows they care in so many way's
And Never let's us down.
That is who we call a FRIEND.
Barney was an amazing person and a beautiful person in every sense of the word.
I will forever miss my friend .
Ron Britagna
February 19, 2013
Iknew Bily since hhigh school worked with him at EB and last talked with him driving the school bus at Eastern Point beach a great guy he will shurly be missed by many.
craig barnes
February 19, 2013
ive known billy for 30yrs and he has always been a friend and i will shirly miss him deeply. take care old friend and save me a spot next to you up in heven
Mindy Hamilton
February 19, 2013
Thanks for the pigeon stories and sharing the stories of growing up in New London. It meant a lot to a midwest gal talking with you and swaping stories. I will miss you Barney. I hope to see you in Heaven.
February 18, 2013
my prayers go out to the family and all his friends i am so very sorry this is ann sister gladys she care alot about him he was a great guy and will be miss alot good friend gladys blanchard
Theresa Mahmood
February 18, 2013
William " Bill" Barnhill.. I've known you for over 20 yrs and I have to say it was a sad day when I heard you went home to Jesus. You will be sadly missed by so many. It was an absolute plessure knowing you. R.I.P. my friend.
Andrean Goode-Ward
February 18, 2013
Rest in peace cousin Bill you will be missed.
Frank Salce
February 18, 2013
I had the pleasure to work with Barney, a true gentleman with wisdom abroad.
Rest in Peace
February 18, 2013
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.
Shanon Gomez
February 18, 2013
R.I.P cousin Barney love and miss you much
david hall
February 18, 2013
Mr b you will be missed my friend i will miss our talks about trucking rest in peace
Mary Johnson-Santiago
February 18, 2013
Love u uncle Bill. I'm so happy I made your thanksgiving last year. I will miss seeing you at d&d. You will always be in our hearts. Love u
ANN WOODHALL/JOHNSON
February 18, 2013
WE HAVE BEEN BEST FRIEND FOR 30 YRS. I LOVE U .REST IN PARADISE ,,ANN WOODHALL,JOHNSON
February 18, 2013
The angels looked down from heaven one night
They searched for miles afar,
And deep within the distance
They could see a shining star.
They knew that very instant
That the star was theirs to gain,
So they took you up to heaven
Forever to remain.
Look down on us from heaven
Keep us free from hurt and pain,
You'll always be within our hearts
Until we meet again.
RIP Barney.
Your friend and co-worker Cindy
Jean Leca
February 18, 2013
Please accept my condolences for your loss. I remember Barney from our time at EB, where we "settled world affairs" and talked sports. May God grant His Peace to all.
Lisa Kulp
February 18, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with him at the bus company and missed him when i moved to FL I talk about him and his craziness all the time he will surely be missed. Love you Barney!
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