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William "Buddy" Miner

8/30/1957 - 2/27/2026

William "Buddy" Miner obituary, 8/30/1957-2/27/2026, Groton, CT

BORN

8/30/1957

DIED

2/27/2026

UPCOMING SERVICE

Celebration Of Life

Mar. 14, 2026

12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

St. Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Church

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William Miner Obituary

Groton - William "Buddy" Miner, born Aug. 30, 1957, at Twenty-nine Palms, Calif., passed away Feb. 27, 2026.

After moving to Connecticut, he attended local schools. Buddy worked most recently for the City of Groton Municipality.

There will be a Celebration of Life for Buddy at noon Saturday, March 14, at St. Mary Church in the hall adjacent to the church, top of Fort Hill, Groton.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Day on Mar. 8, 2026.

Memorial Events
for William Miner

Mar

14

Celebration of Life

12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

St. Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Church

69 Groton Long Point Road, Groton, CT 06340

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4 Entries

bill hunter

March 9, 2026

so many good times back in the navy
housing days.
he was a pillar in the community.

bill hunter

March 9, 2026

so sorry for the miner family,
i remember buddy from way back
to the navy housing days.
RIP

Darlene Spakowski

March 9, 2026

Buddy was always so kind and willing to help everyone. I will remember his kindness and he will be missed by so many! Rest easy my friend!

Dina Fares

March 8, 2026

Buddy, you will be immensely missed. You were one of the good ones... it was always a pleasure!

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