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William Haynes Obituary

Waterford - William H. "Bill" Haynes passed away Dec. 22, 2020, of COVID-19 related causes. He had been a resident of Greentree Manor in Waterford.

Bill was a friendly, gregarious man and lifelong resident of New London. He graduated from Chapman Tech and his first job was at Sheffield Pharmaceuticals. For many years Bill ran his own house-painting business. He was last employed by Dr. Bedrick where he provided office custodial services. Bill was an avid golfer throughout his adult years and maintained a consistent proficiency at the sport.

Bill was preceded in death by his mother, the late Collette Ruddy Haynes; his father, the late Harry Haynes; and his sister, the late Muriel Haynes Reed. He leaves behind two nieces, Valerie Reed Palladino, Cocoa, Fla. and Marcy Reed Olander, Moyock, N.C.; and one great-niece, Heather Berggren of Virginia Beach, Va.

He will be interred at St. Mary's Cemetery in New London following a private graveside service.

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Published by The Day on Dec. 29, 2020.

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Lisa Esposito Trebilcock

December 30, 2020

Rest In Peace “Uncle Billy”. Enjoy that great course in the sky!!

Yolanda Featherston

December 29, 2020

May the love of friends and family be with you always.
Uncle Billy will be missed.

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