William J. Connor

William J (Bill) Connor, 63, of Goffstown passed away on September 12, 2024, after a recent cancer diagnosis.

Bill was the son of Evelyn M Connor and the late William J Connor.

Bill went to school in Goffstown, graduating from Goffstown High School in 1979. He went on to earn his Associates Degree in Architectural Engineering at New Hampshire Technical Institute. Bill worked designing and installing sprinkler systems for Grinnell Fire Protection and Hampshire Fire Protection.

Bill became a volunteer firefighter in 1980, and promoted to permanent firefighter and inspector in 1997 with the rank of Lieutenant. He promoted to Captain on June 1st 2023, and was appointed Director of the Community Risk Division and Health Officer for the Town of Goffstown. Bill always continued to learn all he could for his job. He graduated the National Fire Academy's Executive Fire Officer School in 2021. He also worked very hard for the last several years to earn his Bachelors Degree in Fire Service Administration, and graduated Summa Cum Laude in May of 2024.

Bill was very involved in our community, and the Boy Scouts of America Troop 99 Goffstown. He earned his Eagle Scout in 1978, was a member of the Order of the Arrow, and spent many years as the Scoutmaster of Troop 99. He loved working with the schools but was especially happy when handing out the candy and goodies he put together for Halloween.

Bill loved spending time with his family, especially his wife, children, and grandchildren.

In addition to his father, Bill was predeceased by his grandparents, Richard and Evelyn Hawes, and William and Mary Connor. His father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ronald and G Helen Neilson, and brothers-in-law, David D' Angelo and John D' Angelo.

Bill is survived by and greatly missed by his wife; Nancy (Neilson) Connor, children Brad (Sara) Connor of Manchester NH, Jennica (Richard) Connor of Hillsboro NH, and his six beautiful grandchildren, Lachlan, Brianna, Ashland, Nevaeh, Aydan, and Maverick. Also survived by his mother, Evelyn Connor of Weare NH, brothers Robert (Tina) Connor of Weare NH, and Christopher (Kim) Connor of Arizona.

Sister-in-law, Alicia D' Angelo of Readfield ME, and his mother-in-law, Sally Neilson of Goffstown NH, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews scattered across the country, along with his best friend Eric (Karyn) Battey of Goffstown NH.

Visiting hours are 3pm to 7pm Wed September 18, 2024 at French and Rising Funeral Home (https://www.frenchandrising.com/) , 17 So Mast St Goffstown NH. Funeral service to be held at 4:30pm Thurs September 19, 2024 at Goffstown High School, 27 Wallace Rd Goffstown NH.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the New Hampshire Fallen Firefighters Memorial, 98 Smokey Bear Blvd Concord NH 03301, or the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial, S Seton Ave Emmitsburg MD 21727