Groton, CT, Connecticut
William A. Carlen, 62, of Groton, CT, died December 26, 2010 in Groton.
He was born on June 4, 1948 in Worcester the son of Alve W. and Margaret Falkengren Carlen.
Bill graduated from Worcester Boys Trade High School and attended Rochester Institute of Technology for two years.
He served in the Naval Submarine Service from 1967 until 1987 as a missile technician. He then worked as a test engineer at Electric Boat Company in Groton. He is survived by eight cousins.
Visiting hours will be held on Sunday afternoon from 4 until 6 at the Byles-Groton Memorial Home, 310 Thames St. Interment will be private.
I was out of town when Bill passed. I worked with him at Electric Boat for many years until his health declined. I occassionally saw him in town after that. He was a wonderful and caring person. I can quote from a poem "TO LIVE IN HEARTS WE LEAVE BEHIND IS NOT TO DIE." Please always remember Bill.
Marc Kashar
January 07, 2011 | Uncasville, CT
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Charlie Green
January 04, 2011 | Chesapeake, VA
Billy,
Your dream in Worcester, MA was to be a sailor. May the wind always be at your back, and your sails full.
Anchors Aweigh.
Philip Mannila
December 30, 2010 | Auburn, MA
Bill, you will be missed by many. I enjoyed you as a friend.
December 30, 2010
You will be missed.
Waylan Shropshire
December 30, 2010 | Silverdale, WA
Sailor, rest your oar.
December 30, 2010
Bill: Shipmate, mentor and friend. You will be missed. Your tutelage was greatly appreciated. Farewell good friend.
IN MEMORIUM
In countless gentle, kindly ways he lived a sermon all his days. Believing in the folk he knew and making friends his lifetime through
Enjoying life, its works and fun, he sought the best in everyone. Living his faith from day to day, he sowed good seed along the way.
Now death has set his spirit free in fields of immortality, to...
Robin McAteer
December 30, 2010 | Central Village, CT
Shipmate Bill,
I will miss you my friend.
Your sense of humor was unmatched.
Your dedication to the Country and the U.S. Navy was outstanding during a period of time when it was not popular to be in the Military.
I know that you are no longer suffering, and look forward to the time when we get together again.
HAND SALUTE.
There is a port of no return where ships will ride at anchor for a little space. And then some starless night...
John Carcioppolo
December 30, 2010 | Gales Ferry, CT
To my very dear friend I will miss you greatly. Your in a better place where I will see you again some day.
I Love you,
Buddy
Buddy Schroeder
December 30, 2010 | Groton, CT
