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William Vassar Obituary
VASSAR, William G. William G. Vassar, 79, of Newington, husband of Barbara E. (Benhard) Vassar, died Sunday, (November 28, 2004) in Hartford. Family and friends may call on Wednesday, December 1 between 4-8 p.m. at Newington Memorial Funeral Home, 20 Bonair Avenue, Newington. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, December 2 at 10 a.m. at the Church of St. Mary, 626 Willard Avenue, Newington. Burial with full military honors will be at West Meadow Cemetery, Willard Avenue, Newington, immediately following. Memorial donations may be made to the Indian Hill Country Club Scholarship Fund, 111 Golf Street, Newington, CT 06111, or to the St. Joseph Tuition Assistance Scholarship Fund, c/o Cathedral High School, 260 Surrey Road, Springfield, MA 01118-1199. To share a memory with the family, please visit us at www.newingtonmemorial.com
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Memories and Condolences
for William Vassar
Sue and Stan Lessoff
December 1, 2004
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Greg Ruffy
December 1, 2004
I was fortunate to have many enjoyable hours of golf with Bill at Indian Hill CC. He was most pleasant company and will be sorely missed. Go with God to a better place Bill...
Bill Burns
December 1, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Love to you and the family. Bill and Marlene Burns
Newington Memorial Funeral Home
December 1, 2004
With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.
Dick Nixon
November 30, 2004
I hadn't seen Bill for many years, but we officiated several football games together. Always enjoyed his company.
Newington Adult Education Staff and Students
November 30, 2004
Barbara,
On behalf of Newington Adult Education Staff and Students, we are thinking of you in this time of sorrow. Thank you for all you have done for us and we wish you sincere sympathy at the loss of your beloved.
Erin McCallon-Estremera
November 30, 2004
To the Family,
May you be comforted knowing that Bill is in perfect peace. Early Sunday morning he was welcomed home with these words from our Lord
"Well done, thou good and faithful servant. Enter thou into the joy of thy Lord."
Fondly,
Volunteer Services
Susan Canavan
November 30, 2004
TO MY BELOVED AUNT BARBARA AND FAMILY ......
THIS WORLD IS A BETTER PLACE BECAUSE BILL WAS IN IT. HE MADE A DIFFERENCE IN THE MANY LIVES HE TOUCHED IN VARIES WAYS ...
MAY HE NOW REST COMFORTABLY IN THE PALM OF GODS HAND
WHERE HE IS FINALLY AT PEACE ...MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL .....LOVE ALWAYS SUSAN
Maura Liegeot
November 30, 2004
My deepest sympathy goes out to Carol and her family on the passing of her beloved father.
Maura
November 30, 2004
May the memories held deep in your heart help soothe your spirit at this difficult time.
B7I staff
Shenan, Savannah & Nate Pettit
November 29, 2004
We miss you, Paw-Paw!
Love,
Shenan, Savannah & Nate
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