William H. "Will" Horton Jr.

1950 - 2018

William Hanson Horton, Jr., of Guilford, CT passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. He had loving family members with him holding his hand when he passed. Will was born in Windsor, CT on April 6, 1950. He is pre-deceased by his parents, Dr. William H. Horton and Anne F. Horton, of Guilford, CT. He is survived by his daughters, Kelly Horton Giordano and husband John, and their children, Luke and Brooke of Norwalk, CT, and Shannon Horton of Norwich, CT and her daughter Laila; three sisters, Marcia Jordan and husband Chuck of Emerald Isle, NC, Barbara O'Connor and husband Rick of Wolfeboro, NH, and Jane Cantlin and husband Bill of Thornton, NH; two former spouses, Susan Richardson Horton and Ann Marie Horton. Will was a graduate of Hopkins School in New Haven, CT and University of Vermont, in Burlington. He had many fond memories of growing up in Sachem's Head, Guilford driving his Whaler across the Long Island Sound. Will was an incredible athlete and by chance had the opportunity to do it all over again, he might choose to play professional hockey, baseball or golf. He was also a talented drummer and passionate about music, and an avid handyman having owned his own hardware store and managing another. He had a successful career in sales that spanned many years. In the mid-1990s, Will became a devoted member of the Hebron, CT Volunteer Fire Department as an EMT and went on to become Hebron's Fire Chief. Will was quick on his feet when helping others in emergency situations which gave him a great sense of purpose. He was a gentle man with a beautiful smile which we will miss deeply and remember fondly. All services and burial are private. Arrangements entrusted to the Byron Keenan Funeral Home and Cremation Tribute Center, Springfield, MA. Donations can be made through the following link to the American Liver Foundation. https://liverfoundation.org/for-patients/how-you-can-help/