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William Broughton Obituary
Bill was born in Fairmont, West Virginia, son of the late William and Armetie (Coleman) Broughton, and graduated from Dunbar High School. He enlisted in the Navy where he was the bugle master and directed the Drum and Bugle Corps at Camp Moffet, 49th Regiment. Bill began his career as a journeyman electrician with his father's electrical contracting company in Fairmont, although becoming an auto mechanic was his desired job. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for 75 years and a member of the local IBEW for over 60 years. In 2021, he received a certificate and letter of commendation from the national union for his membership and service. Bill was an accomplished bowler and bowled a perfect 300 and two 299 games. In 2016, at 92, he still bowled in two leagues in The National Bowling Association and was presented with a plaque to acknowledge him as the oldest active TNBA member. Bill also sang, played the bugle and harmonica, was often asked to sing at social functions, and was a gifted carpenter.
Bill is survived by his sons, Ronald Broughton and Michael (Karen) Broughton; daughters, Ella Saunders, Priscilla (Randolph) Phifer, Shirley (Ricardo) Quintero, and Carol (Patrick) Poladian; 10 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. In addition to his wife, Virginia, Bill was predeceased by his sisters, Alice Talbott, Cordelia Mitchell, Barbara Jennings, Doris Pressley, and Eleanor Quarterman.
His family will receive friends on Saturday, Dec. 18, 11 a.m. at noon, with a Celebration of Life at noon, at The Lodge Community Chapel, 130 Deerfield Ave., Windsor. His family asks that masks be worn.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the COPD Foundation https://www.copdfoundation.org/Take-Action/Donate/Donate-Now.aspx
To attend the service remotely, or leave a condolence for his family, please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com
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Donna B Juttner
January 4, 2022
Shirley and family,
I am so sorry to read of your father's death. He was such an accomplished man! Please accept my sincere condolences.
Ellen Peterson munson
December 15, 2021
I knew Bill in the early '70s. I worked at Bauer electric in the office. He was a foreman on many different jobs and I always remember what a gentleman and what a pleasure it was to talk to him. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. He sounds like he had a full and fun life. Goodbye Bill.. rest in peace.
Roberta Viens
December 14, 2021
My sincere condolences go out to the Broughton family. I met him back in 1980 at Manchester Hospital I was a second year electrician apprentice. Bill was always smiling and a gentleman. I´m sure you will miss him tremendously. So sorry for your loss.
Nancy Allison
December 13, 2021
My mom bowled with Bill and that's how I met him. The group persuaded me to start bowling since I had just retired. Bill was such a gentleman and extremely helpful to me as I threw my share of gutter balls. When I heard his last name was Broughton I asked him if he had a daughter named Ella. It is a small world as I graduated in 1961and knew his daughter. I am sorry for the loss of your Dad but happy to hear he lived a long and beautiful life.
Nancy Bisi Allison
Fred Callahan
December 13, 2021
To Bill´s family. I am sorry to hear of Bill´s passing. He was always a gentleman. May he RIP
Salvatore E Harrison
December 12, 2021
The Broughton family have my condolence in this loss of such a great person. Mr Broughton always had a wonderful word of wisdom to give to me each and every time I came into his presence. He knew his history very well and would share this information with me when we had conversations. I am honored to have know such a wonderful person, he and his wife will always be remembered by me as people that really cared and loved their family as well as friends.
Roy E Szoka
December 11, 2021
I am sad to hear of the news of Bill's passing. I was privileged to be part of the same bowling league as he a few years ago. Bill was the quintessential gentleman who made you feel like his best friend whenever he greeted you and ... what a voice, yes, he sang at one of our Christmas bowling parties. Such a gifted and accomplished person. A true gem. I leave my condolences for the family and may you all cherish and honor his life and memory. God Bless.
Carmon Windsor Funeral Home
December 12, 2021
With deepest sympathy during this time of difficulty.
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