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William F. Donlin

  • April 24, 1933 - August 1, 2012
  • South Windsor, Connecticut
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“Dear Maureen & Family: Oh Maureen I feel your pain and am ever so sorry you have lost your dad. I know you were very close and he must have been...Read More » ”
1 of 16 | Posted by: Roberta and Joseph Martino - CT

“Sue & Jim, My deepest condolences to you and your family on your loss. May his memory always be with you. ”
2 of 16 | Posted by: Jim Libby - South Windsor, CT

“Gloria and Family-I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It has been so very hard for you this past several months. Our thoughts and prayers are with...Read More » ”
3 of 16 | Posted by: Dinah and Dennis Coleman - CT

“Dear Family, My parents Bill & Carolyne send their condolences. I will forever be grateful what a tremendous grandfather he has been to Stephanie...Read More » ”
4 of 16 | Posted by: Gary Rahm - South Windsor, CT

“Mrs D. and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Mr.D's passing. He was a great guy and will truly be missed. My prayers are with you all during this...Read More » ”
5 of 16 | Posted by: Kathy LaCaprucia - Manchester, CT

“I am sorry to hear of the passing of Bill's father William. My condolences as well as those from my family go out to the members of the Donlin family ”
6 of 16 | Posted by: JAMES T LINARES - WILLINGTON, CT

“Fond memories of Mr. D. and playing ball in the front yard. We'll keep him in our thoughts and prayers. ”
7 of 16 | Posted by: Mark & Michele Leahy - CT

“So very sorry for the loss of your dear husband, father and grand father. I have good memories of my cousin who lived around the corner. His mother...Read More » ”
8 of 16 | Posted by: Carol Garrison Fiaschetti - CT

“Maureen and family, Let your memories of the wonderful times help you through this difficult period. You are in our thoughts and prayers. ”
9 of 16 | Posted by: Terri & Jeff Koepper - CT

“Donlin Family, We will miss Uncle Bill and we cherish every loving memory. So many laughs and good times... We do pray for your family during this...Read More » ”
10 of 16 | Posted by: Christine Steben - Avon, CT

“My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family for your loss. Mr Donlin was a funny, kind, compassionate man. I remember him fondly from my...Read More » ”
11 of 16 | Posted by: Kathleen Ekstrom Jorgensen - CT

“My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. I know that this is a difficult and trying time, but we must remember that they will...Read More » ”
12 of 16 | Posted by: Debi (Donlin) Grudzinski - FL

“GLORIA,JAMES,SUSAN JEFFREY,MAUREEN BILLY I AM REALY SORRY FOR THE LOSS YOU JUST GOING THRU (I WILL NEVER FORGET MY B-TEAM COMPANION!!!!!) GOD BLESS...Read More » ”
13 of 16 | Posted by: nancy cavallaro - CT

“To the beautiful Donlin Family - Sending our heartfelt sympathy to you all. May you all have strength to walk each other through this path and...Read More » ”
14 of 16 | Posted by: Nancy, Tony and Family - Hanover, MA

“Gloria and Family, I am so sorry for your loss of Bill and the Famlies Father.My prayers have been with all of you and will continue through...Read More » ”
15 of 16 | Posted by: Clarice Williams - So Windsor, CT

“Via Con Dios good friend and neighbor for all these years. We'll be seeing you ”
16 of 16 | Posted by: Marge and Mort Leahy - Columbia,, CT


William Francis Donlin, 79, beloved husband for 57 years to Gloria (Celeo) Donlin of South Windsor, passed away surrounded by his loving family Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at St. Francis Hospital. He was born in Manchester on April 24, 1933, son of the late James Michael and Mabel Donlin. William settled in South Windsor in 1957 and was a Quality Engineer in the Aerospace industry for 40+ years working for TRW and PCC (Precision Casting Corp.) until his retirement in 2000. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in South Windsor. Bill cherished his family and friends and lived life to its fullest. He was predeceased by two sons, Peter and Steven. In addition to his wife, he leaves five children James Donlin of South Windsor, Susan LeConche and her husband John of South Windsor, Jeffrey Donlin of South Windsor, Maureen Labanara of South Windsor, and William F. Donlin, Jr. and his wife Erin of Tolland; and nine grandchildren, Kelly, John, Justin, Stephanie, Amy, Lindsey, Kelsey, Christopher, and Emily; and many loving nieces and nephews. He also leaves a sister, Pat and was predeceased by a brother, James and sister, Mary. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 6 beginning at 9:15 a.m. from Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home, 419 Buckland Rd. in South Windsor to be followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis of Assisi Church in South Windsor at 10 a.m. Burial will be held in Center Cemetery, South Windsor. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday, August 5 from 4-8 p.m. and Monday from 8:30-9:15 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 and to St. Francis of Assisi Church, 673 Ellington Rd., South Windsor, CT 06074.