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Obituary of William Erwin Burrill
MERIDEN - William Erwin Burrill, Jr. 83, of Meriden departed this life on December 15, 2011 at the hospice unit of the Masonic Healthcare Center in Wallingford. He was the loving husband of the late Marjorie (Beckwith) Burrill.
Bill was born on October 13, 1928 in Brewer, ME, a son of the Late William and Gladys (Osborne) Burrill. He was an Air Force veteran having served in World War II. Prior to his retirement, he had taught business education for 32 years a majority of which was at the North Haven High School. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, and was active at the First Baptist Church of Wallingford.
He will be sadly missed by his daughter Carol Christiansen and her husband Brent of Boise, ID; two grandchildren: Jay Christiansen and his wife Savannah of Rexburg, ID and Amy Christiansen of Boise, ID; a beloved great granddaughter, Karlee Christiansen of Rexburg, ID; two brothers, Clarence Burrill and his wife Betty of North Carolina, and Robert Burrill of Florida; and two sisters: Beverly Robertson of Bristol and Ruby Ryder of Maine. He was predeceased by two sisters: Maxine Wilbur and Anna Belle.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 19, 2011 at 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church of Wallingford. Friends may call directly at the church one hour prior to the start of the service. Burial will be at the In Memoriam Cemetery. The B.C. Bailey Funeral Home of Wallingford is in charge of the arrangements.