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Carroll M. Willey

1931 - 2023

Carroll M. Willey obituary, 1931-2023, Springfield, MA

BORN

1931

DIED

2023

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Wilbraham Funeral Home

2551 Boston Road

Wilbraham, Massachusetts

Carroll Willey Obituary

Carroll M. Willey 1931 - 2023 Springfield Former longtime Hampden resident, Carroll M. Willey, 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 26, 2023. Born in Stafford Springs, CT to the late Carroll A. and Lora (Gottsche) Willey. Carroll was a graduate of Trade High School and Western New England College. Carroll served in the US Army from 1952-1954. For his professional career he was an apprentice pattern maker for Nicholas Pattern Works, he also worked at Hampden Brass before starting his career as a manufacturing engineer for Hamilton Standard. Carroll was an active member of his community; a Sunday School teacher for the Federated Community Church of Hampden and coached town baseball, basketball and hockey teams. He is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years Marcia (Burleigh) Willey, their three sons; Marc Willey and his partner Danielle Harris of Lakewood, CA, Todd Willey of Stafford Springs, CT and Ryan Willey and his wife Sherri (McConnell) Willey of Amherst, two grandchildren; Gordon Willey, his wife Sarah Groleau and Hannah Willey; great grandchildren; Tessa and Henry Willey. A private family burial will take place in Old Cemetery, Hampden. Wilbraham Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.

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Published by The Republican from Jan. 27 to Jan. 30, 2023.

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Jenny Atkinson

March 27, 2023

family,
this is late, but I hope you get it. I am the granddaughter of Mildred and Ray Jones. I spent many summers up there playing with the neighbors, Ryan was one of them and I loved your family and still do! The last time we saw Carrol was when he was painting his fence several years ago before they moved. Those were good times. He was a sweet man. Thanks for the memories and God Bless to everyone!
Jenny Atkinson ( was Dewey)

Paullette Leukhardt

January 31, 2023

Dear Ryan, Very sorry for the loss of your father. My condolences to you and your family.

Dan Scully

January 30, 2023

A wonderful man. It was a honor working for him in manufacturing engineering at Hamilton Standard in the mid `80s and getting to know his sons Todd and Ryan and wonderful wife, Marcia. I have nothing but fond memories of Carroll.

Marcia Hill

January 30, 2023

A kind and thoughtful friend I will always remember. Marcia and his family were everything to him.

Den

January 30, 2023

A heartfelt thank you for your service to our country. Rest in peace.

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Karl Roth Hampden, MA

January 28, 2023

Godspeed soldier

Stacia Filipiak Falkowski

January 28, 2023

Carroll and Marcia often spoke of their love story which began in first grade. I am sorry to learn of Carroll's passing and offer my sincere condolences to the family at this difficult time. God bless you!

Pam Courtney

January 28, 2023

I remember Carroll fondly as I came to know him when he worked for the town at the transfer station. He was always pleasant and kind and I enjoyed our visits either there or in the town house. He was bright and engaging and I always looked forward to hearing his commentary on life. He was a friend who I will remember with great affection.

Vicky Wild

January 27, 2023

So sad. Such a wonderful man. Loved listening to his stories. I will miss him.

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