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BORN
11/12/1941
DIED
6/13/2024
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Willis Barrows Obituary
He was the son of Kenneth F. and C. Beatrice (Grindy) Barrows, who predeceased him. He was the loving husband of Pamela D. Barrows; loving father to Tammi M. Barrows; and grandfather to AJ Pia.
Bill had a lifelong love of water, starting as a toddler on the Niantic River. He was a smart, loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and friend, always the person who would be there for his family and friends when needed. He maintained friendships established in high school, college and beyond throughout his life. He never forgot anyone and treasured all of them. He was our social butterfly. Good hearted and humble, always had "the dad jokes" ready. He was an United Air Force Veteran, former employee of Pratt & Whitney and Electric Boat/General Dynamics, from which he retired happily to enjoy his family and the water. He was an avid boatsman. It was his happy place to be able to just see the water and enjoy the boats going by on the Thames River with his watcher companion Lily.
He will be sorely missed by his family and friends.
"Stand me up tall facing the sun and the water"
Funeral services will be private. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Condolences may be shared on his memory page at www.neilanfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Pam
July 3, 2024
Thank you all (online and cards) for your kind and thoughtful messages to our family. He faced all his health trials and obstacles with courage while maintaining hope for a better outcome. I will miss my love and best friend.
Barbara Barrows Theriault
June 21, 2024
A wonderful first cousin, Bill was always full of life. Many decades ago we shared fun summer vacation weeks with our families at their Waterford house on the Niantic River. We enjoyed swimming. We picked Japanese Beetles off the bushes for a penny a piece, and every day we anxiously awaited the ice cream truck. Talking to him on his birthdays, I was sparked by his energy and enthusiasm for his life with Pam, his faithful dogs, and his boats. Bill, you will be missed. So sorry, Pam, Tammie, and AJ for your loss.
Kristin/Paraphernailia
June 19, 2024
Pam,
So sorry to hear about Bill. I will miss his visits to the salon.
Mary Anne Alfieri
June 17, 2024
Pam and Tammie so many memories shared at Crocker´s Boatyard and also when he worked at Electric Boat fun times peace and love Mary Anne
Edward P. Carboni Jr.
June 15, 2024
Pam I´m sorry to hear of Bill´s passing. I always enjoyed seeing and talking to you at CROCKERS.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Ed Carboni
Brenda Weston
June 15, 2024
Pam, I´m so sorry to hear of your loss. Brenda
Liz Palazzo
June 15, 2024
Pam and Family: I am so sorry to read about Bill. I have so many great memories of us together for so many years. He is up there sailing on the great blue sea. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Liz Palazzo
Tony Scaglione
June 15, 2024
Pam, Bill was a truly fine man. We have not seen him in many years, but he will be missed.
Tony and Kathy Scaglione
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