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William Shanley Obituary



William Brandon Shanley of New Haven, Connecticut (formerly of Harwinton), passed away on November 6, 2017. He was the son of the late Lloyd Shanley Jr. and the late Helen Shanley of Harwinton and was predeceased by brothers John Creel and Lloyd Shanley lll. He is survived by his sister, Nancy Shanley Schnyer of Harwinton and sister-in-law Janet Creel of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina and Uncle Kenneth Jasch of Torrance, California. He is also survived by his nieces, Amy McKeon of Asheville, North Carolina, Heather Gananca of Harwinton, Connecticut, Marlo Bauer of Mt. Pleasant, Naomi Brooks of Boise, Idaho, Loranne Jordan of San Diego, CA , numerous grandnieces and grandnephews and the Johnson and Baldwin cousins. William was born in Torrington, Connecticut . He was a graduate of Lewis S. Mills high school and attended Emerson College in Boston. William's intellect and technical abilities provided him a lifetime of wide and varied occupational experiences. At the age of 16 years he was the youngest DJ on the air in Waterbury, after college he worked as part of Jimmy Carter's advance team, providing technical and audio visual support for Carter's bid for the Presidency. Over the years he was employed by the National Academy of Science in Washington, DC, CNN in Atlanta, Georgia along with employment at other news organizations during his lifetime. William continued his lifelong interest in politics and the media, pursuing his career as an author and as an independent documentary producer. His film production and film editing business continued throughout his life. There will be no calling hours. His burial service will be held on Saturday, November 18th at 1 pm at West Cemetery, Cemetery Rd., in Harwinton, Ct. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to The AIDS Project of New Haven or to Mental Health of Connecticut. Kindly visit www.rowefuneralhome.net to send the family an online condolence.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Nov. 12, 2017.

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Kyle goodfield

November 19, 2022

I knew William briefly towards the end of his life I met him in New London when I was around 21 years old and I was struggling at the time he let me use one of his computers to find a job at the casino and learn of other employment around the New London area he showed me Incredible movies that I never would have seen otherwise and also showed me some of his controversial work and studies that he did and I was amazed to find out that there is a huge population that also was interested in his later subjects I'm sad to have just found out that he has passed when I was looking him up to reunite he was a great person generous very smart and humble unless you wanted to have a debate LOL

November 5, 2019

I regret that the paths we take lead us so far away from each other, and sometimes never merge. Time cannot erase my fondest memories of his VW Bug, stripped to hold a ton of newspapers. Memories of the antics in the barn, the practical jokes on each other, and the endless debates will never fade.

Henry Moore

November 20, 2017

I knew Will when we were classmates at Mills. He was intellectual first, industrious second, and philosophical. I lost touch after our youth, but I am proud to have been his friend, and envious of his accomplishments.

Marie Knudsen

November 18, 2017

I guess none of us have words that can really console you, Nancy, but it may help to know that many of us wish we could offer you comfort.

Karen Willey

November 17, 2017

I'm so sorry to hear of your brother's passing, Nancy. I never met him, but I know he must have been a wonderful man, because he comes from such a great family. Thinking of you and yours.

Maria Chang

November 17, 2017

I am shocked and saddened by Will's sudden death. Though we had never met in person, we struck up a close friendship via email. He was fiercely idealistic, tenacious in his moral principles, a loving friend, and a sweet soul. I will miss him greatly.

Carol Bentley- Vroman

November 16, 2017

Nancy and family, I am saddened to lear of the loss of your brother. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort and bless you with the love of family and friends.

Helen Rose

November 15, 2017

My deepest condolences to you and your family Nancy.

Charlie Thierry

November 12, 2017

So sorry to hear this,Nancy

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