Bloomfield, Connecticut
KING, Preston "Bud" Preston Coldwell King, "Bud" to all who knew him, died Monday (October 1, 2007), at Seabury Health Care Center in Bloomfield. The son of the late Lloyd and Mildred King, Bud grew up in Millis, MA and attended the University of Connecticut from 1942 to 1943. During...
Read MoreWe came to Bloomfield in 1982, joined the Congregational Church and my wife Bainie became a member of the Town staff in the next year. Of course, we knew Bud & Lois through their association with the town and the church. It was always a pleasure to speak with him. Honest, forthright and always with a sense of hummor. I remember him fondly and will miss him,
Larry Wild
Larry Wild
October 05, 2007 | Bloomfield, CT
Mr. King,
Sir, I didn't know you but I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during WW II flying the B-29 Super Fortress Bomber. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. The men who flew the B-29 were some of the unsung heroes of WW II. They flew round trip missions of over 2,000 miles from bases in the Marianas Islands to Japan and back and had to contend with Japanese...
Mike Casey
October 05, 2007 | El Paso(Former MA Resident), TX
Bud was a great boss and a great friend. My sympathy goes to his family. You have lost a great Dad and the Bloomfield community has lost a true Patriot. Bud will be missed by all of us.
Bob Milvae
October 05, 2007 | Merritt Island, FL
Bud King was an exceptional manager and leader. His vision allowed Bloomfield to achieve significant milestones in its quest to embrace equality and diversity, professionalism, economic development, and quality services. He was a local icon who will be missed. Former Mayor David Baram.
David Baram
October 04, 2007 | Bloomfield, CT
To the King Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at the passing of your beloved father and Man of his Community. He will always be remembered for his good deeds.
Love & PEACE
Billie (Burke) Palmer and Family
October 04, 2007 | Bloomfield, CT
To the King family goes my sincere sympathy and blessings. I worked for Bud as a police officer in the Town of Bloomfield. He was always a fair and honest gentleman and always had respect for his fellow man. God Bless you all in your time of mourning
Jerry Sibley former Sgt.of the Bloomfiel police department.
Jerry Sibley
October 04, 2007 | Citrus Springs, FL
Chief John Walsh, Ret. ( Son of the deceased Past Blue Hills Fire Chief and Councilman William T. Walsh Sr.
Dad was involved with Bud while a member of both the Council and Redeveopment Project. God Bless.
Ret, Fire Chief John Walsh
October 04, 2007 | Willimantic, CT
Even when it's expected, losing a parent is difficult. Take care, and know we are all thinking of you.
Pat Ackroyd
October 04, 2007 | Acton, MA
TO THE KING FAMILY .THE TOWN OF BLOOMFIELD HAS LOST A DEDICATED AND RESPECTED MAN.YOU SHOULD ALL BE PROUD.MAY GOD BE WITH YOU IN THIS TIME OF SORROW.
SINCERLY DAVE DUBOSAR
DAVE DUBOSAR
October 04, 2007 | JACKSONVILLE, FL
