William Bowker "Bill" Brownell

Waterford - William Bowker Brownell, 76, of Waterford, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025, from natural causes following several years of health challenges.

William "Bill" was predeceased by his parents, Nancy and William Brownell; and nephew Nathan Delemarre. He is survived by his sister Elizabeth Delemarre; and brother-in-law, John Delemarre; his brother Hiram Brownell; and sister-in-law Lise Johnson; nieces, Renee Delemarre and Lilly Brownell; nephews, Kjartan Brownell and Abraham Brownell; niece by marriage, Colleen Delemarre; great-nieces, Cara and Callie Delemarre; many cousins; and several dear friends and neighbors.

William or Bill (as he was known to many) graduated from Lenox School, University of Miami, and the University of New Haven, and worked at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Northampton, National Sintered Alloys, Electric Boat, Pfizer, and Kendle International, and volunteered at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital. William served in the U.S. Army (Vietnam) and the Connecticut Army National Guard (Operation Desert Storm, Iraq).

William was a cherished presence in many lives. He was, without fail, very kind, generous, and supportive, and cared deeply about his family, friends and neighbors.

Burial will be at noon Friday, Aug. 15, at the Connecticut Veterans Cemetery in Middletown. A Celebration of Life will be planned for a later date. In place of flowers, donations in memory of William can be made to Warriors for Warriors (https://warriorsforwarriors). The Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home, 48 Grand Street, Niantic is assisting the family with the arrangements.