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1928
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2025
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Willie Delain Obituary
He served for 20 years in the U.S., Navy retiring as a petty officer first class. He was a veteran of World War II, Korea and the Vietnam War.
After his Navy career, he worked for over 20 years as a chemical operator at Pfizer in Groton. Willie was a member of the Groton Bible Chapel for over fifty years.
He is survived by his son, Dwayne Delain of Columbus, N.J.; his daughters, Brenda Delain of Groton, Cynthia Turner of Secaucus, N.J., and Crystal Haas of Wilmington, Del.; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
A private graveside service with military honors was held in Avery Stoddard Cemetery, Ledyard. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Groton Bible Chapel, at a date and time to be announced. Please visit www.byles.com to share a memory or condolence with the family.
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Margueritte
January 17, 2025
As a caregiver,my very last visit and conversation with Willie really made me rethink my life. We were talking about God. And at one point I told him that I was loosing faith in God. Why has he let me hurt so terribly if he loves me. Then i said to Willie trying to understand our conversation... I guess God would only give me what I can handle hunh,Willie? He said NO MARGUERITTE God will only give you what HE can handle.........really is something I cannot forget.Thank you Willie for our many chats. It was a honor spending that time with you. Rip my friend you will not be forgotten.
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