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William Thody Obituary
William A. Thody Sr., 95, beloved husband of 74 years to Joan (Nenninger) Thody, passed away on February 6, 2025.
Bill was born in Durham and was the son of the late William H. and Helen (Banta) Thody. Besides his wife, Joan, he leaves behind four children and their spouses, Bill (Gail) Thody of Colchester, Frank "Bruce" (Debbie) Thody of Durham, Bonnie (Doug) Stender of Durham and Ronald (Lori) of Southington, eight grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, brothers, Robert and Amil Thody, and sister, Helen Hepp.
Bill retired over 30 years ago and was a long-standing member of The International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 478.
He and his wife, Joan, loved traveling the U.S. from coast to coast in their various campers, vans or motorhomes. They spent the winters in FL, returning to CT for the Spring and summer.
He loved clamming in Maine, his vegetable garden, his Yankees and most of all his family.
We would like to thank all of the amazing and caring staff at Twin Maples Healthcare in Durham. They are truly a family-oriented nursing facility and treated him and all of us like family.
A graveside service will be held 11:00 am, May 3, 2025, at Mica Hill Cemetery.
Those who wish may send memorial contributions to: Meriden Humane Society, 311 Murdock Ave., Meriden, CT 06450. To share memories or express condolences online, please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com .
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Stephen Borrelli
May 10, 2025
Bill and Gail, sorry to here about your father's passing. My prayers and sympathies to you and your family.
David Jakbert
April 30, 2025
Many great memories visiting Bill and Joan at their Durham home with Frank and Debbie. Condolences to the Thody family.
Frank and Nan Wood
February 25, 2025
Joan, we were deeply saddened to hear about Bill’s passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Kleeman Family
February 10, 2025
Condolences to the families. May your memories sustain you through these difficult days.
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