William-Waddington-Obituary

William W. "Bill" Waddington

Groton, CT, Connecticut

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Groton - William "Billl" W. Waddington, 81, passed away at his home in Groton, on Dec. 20, 2009, surrounded by his family.

He was born Dec. 4, 1928, in Wilmington, Del., and spent most of his life in Groton. His parents were the late William H. and Beatrice (Weiland) Waddington.

Bill was a U.S. Navy Tin Can veteran, serving in the World War II and Korean Wars. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 1673.

Bill retired from Electric Boat after 31 years as a pipefitter, and was a 51 year member of the Pipefitter's Local 620 (now Local 777) in Groton.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Lenore (Hauschild), whom he married in St. Clement's Church in Jamaica, N.Y. on Nov. 9, 1957. He also leaves their five children.

Their son, William F., his wife, Janet, of Ledyard, and their son, Zane. William F's other children, Sarah, Nicole and her son, Matthew Stevens; William R. and his wife, Kristyn, and their children, McKenna and Ryan. Their daughter, Marysusan Fontaine and her husband, Thomas, of Oakdale and their son, Kevin. Their son, Stephen of Florida and his children, Stephen and Stephanie. Their son, John of Waterford and his children, Tiffany, John and Amanda, Jennifer; and her daughter, Breannah Tonge; and their half-sister, Gabrielle Clark. Their daughter, Catherine White and her husband, Gary, of Oakdale and their son, Casey. Other survivors include a sister, Anne Moran and her husband, Neil, of Brick, N.J., and their children, Christopher, Gregory and Donnamarie. Also a sister in law, Betty Heskett of St. Petersburg, Fla., and a brother in law, Robert Hauschild and his wife, Margaret, of New London. He is also survived by very special people in his life. Susan and Barry Greenhalgh, his two ex daughters in law, Debbie Murphy and Kathleen Clark; Alice Carr, Christine and Fred Fontaine, Gerard and Gloria Lanoue, Eva Stern and Patsy Flynn.

Byles-Groton Memorial Home, 310 Thames St., Groton, is assisting the family with private services.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Hospice of SE CT, 227 Dunham St., Norwich, CT 06360 or to "Dances with Wood", at www.danceswithwoood.org, which helps seriously ill children cope with their illnesses.

Please visit www.byles.com for the family's online registry.


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Dear Mrs. Waddington and Family,
I just heard about Mr. Waddington's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences. Bill was an exceptional man who loved his family deeply. I have a picture of him standing with my Dad at E.B on my bureau. Now they are both with The Father. God Bless

Bill, thank you for your common sense and humor through the years. You are a true family man who everyone loves. I have nothing but warm memories about you and your kindness and wisdom.

Dear Papa ,The last few weeks have been so precious to me.You and Grammy have always meant so much to me.Ive known your family almost my whole life. I always wanted to be a part of yours, because of the love and devotion,that is with in you all.Papa you and grammy out of your love for one another made 5 wonderful people, as well as all the grandchildren. Thankyou for all your love and support Forever in my heart prayers Kathy

Hi Papa,

Me, mati and mat miss you so much already. I know you said you were old and it was just your time to go, but I wanted to wave goodbye to you from here since we wont be able to from the driveway anymore.....your awesome papa...you always kept us smiling! xoxo

John, Steve, Cathy and family, my sympathy is with you for the loss of your dad.

Lenore,Bill, Mary, Stephen, John,and Cathy....I have so many warm and wonderful memories of Bill. My thoughts and prayers are with you today and always. Alice Carr

Papa-

Your love will remain with us eternally. Your humor, wittiness, and devotion to family has been instilled in all of us. You have shown us what it means to be a family. I am forever grateful for having you as my papa. I love you always and forever.

To my family-

The strength and unity during these difficult times is what family is about. I love you all.

Grammy-

Papa couldn't have had a better match. You guys are a true love...

I miss you , I hope you can watch me forever.
I love you Papa.
From,
Casey

Steve, John, and Cathy, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
John H Nott