Thompson, Connecticut
SIMMONS, William "Bill" M. William "Bill" M. Simmons, age 70, of Lakeview Street, Thompson, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, (July 18, 2009) after a courageous battle with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. Bill was the very beloved husband of Ruth Simmons for 15 years. He was...
Read MoreBill was one of our instructors up at Harvard Ellis Tech from 1990 to 1993. He was a great guy and a damn good teacher. If you were an honest and dedicated student he would have your back no matter what came down. He did that for me more than once. I will never forget that nor how ell he taught those of us who wanted to really learn from him. Rest in peace Bill. I hope you fly with the angels up there now !
Darren Shumbo
June 30, 2024 | Westbrook, CT | Student
My condolences to the family. I have known Bill and his dad for many years through the school Craft Committee a and maintenance of my Aircraft. Bill was knowledgeable in all aviation problems and was a pleasure to work with.
Larry Carlson
July 23, 2009 | Rocky Hill, CT
Bill certainly touched many peoples lives. He was a great friend, as well as a great mechanic to all his flying buddies. I'm glad he got to "smell the roses" before they threw them on him.
He left us with many wonderful memories.
Carol Curtis
July 23, 2009 | Georgetown, SC
Bill was a great source of advice when I owned my portion of the Goldielocks 7(the expensive parts), Bill was always a support platform for my aviation Mechanical Experiences, In the Displays that Warplanes International Air Shows brought to the public to educate and enjoy our av iation demonstrations. I was proud to fly the "Zero" for many years.
Fred Webster
East Granby, CT
Fred Webster
July 22, 2009 | East Granby, CT
Billy and Roy, my thoughts are with you and your families at this sad time.
Penny Shaw
July 22, 2009 | Putnam, CT
Bill made us the safest fliers ever, anytime he worked on our planes, God needed the BEST aircraft mechanic he could find.
Rest in Peace Bill.
Gary Rumph
Gary Rumph
July 22, 2009 | Waterford, CT
Bill and his dad were two of the nicest people I had the pleasure of meeting, I'm glad to see he got to live his dreams. M.N.C. Ellis Tech. Class of 81
Comtois Michael
July 22, 2009 | Danielson, CT
A life well-lived. That's all one can hope for. And, Bill showed all of us how to live. He'll be missed.
John Champeau
July 22, 2009 | The Villages, FL
We really enjoyed your visits with us in Florida. Bill always kept up a lively conversation and just fit in no matter who he was with. May he rest in peace, and may his family be consoled in the wonderful memories that he left.
God bless you, Ruth.
Love,
Gigi & Rod
Gisele Short
July 22, 2009 | Dayville, CT
