William M. Bouley

William Michael "Billy" Bouley, 60, of Manchester, beloved husband of 36 years of Janis (Runde) Bouley, was called home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, February 16, 2018 due to complications of Pulmonary Fibrosis. Billy was born in Hartford on January 9, 1958, son of Thelma (Reed) Bouley of Manchester and the late William M. Bouley. Bill moved to Manchester at the age of three and had been a lifelong resident. He attended local schools and was a graduate of Manchester High School, Class of 1976. He was a graduate of the University of Connecticut, Class of 1980, earning his Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts. Billy enjoyed a 30+ year career in Advertising and Graphic Design in the greater Hartford area, winning several awards for artistic excellence before his health declined and he had to retire. Bill was active with the Manchester Area Conference of Churches (MACC) and was an active member of Trinity Covenant Church in Manchester. In addition to his wife and mother, Billy leaves behind his two sons, of whom he was very proud and blessed to have, Michael of Tolland and David of Manchester; his sister Patricia Ennis and her children and grandson; Stephanie Bundy, Tim Ennis and Camden Bundy; as well as his mother-in-law Doris Runde of Manchester, his sister-in-law Lynne Linders of New Hampshire, and his nephew Ethan Linders of Maine. In addition to his father he was predeceased by his father-in-law William R. Runde and his brother-in-law Ernest Linders. A time of visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at Holmes-Watkins Funeral Home, 400 Main St., Manchester from 4-7 pm. Burial in East Cemetery will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to , Manchester Area Conference of Churches (MACC) PO Box 3804, Manchester, CT 06040 or Opportunity Works CT Inc., 45 West Main St., Vernon, CT 06066. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.holmeswatkins.com.