Obituary of William Sheffield – Manchester, CT (1934-2019)

William J. “Bill” Sheffield Jr., 84, of Manchester, loving husband of Joan (Daugherty) Sheffield, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2019. Bill was born in Schenectady, NY on 13 November 1934, son of the late William J. Sr. and Annabell (Horstmyer) Sheffield. Bill was an engineer for nine years at UTC Research Lab and then 29 years at Combustion Engineering. Throughout Bill’s life, he enjoyed woodworking, watercolor painting and clock fixing. Sailboats and radio-controlled airplanes were also among some of his pleasures. Bill was a tennis player. He was always willing to find a match with his friends. Bill enjoyed singing in the choir at St. Mary’s in Manchester. In addition to his wife of 57 years, Joan, Bill is survived by his daughter, Gail and her husband Donald Griswold of Tolland, and his sister Joann Soldan of Wisconsin. He was predeceased by his parents and his sister Carolyn Manville. The family would like to thank the first responders who were so prompt and professional and the staff at Manchester Memorial Hospital, especially nurses Jasmine and Shanna, for their care and compassion during Bill’s last day. A memorial service for Bill will be held on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 41 Park St., Manchester. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his name may be made to St. Mary’s Music Fund, 41 Park St., Manchester, CT 06040. Holmes-Watkins Funeral Home, Manchester, is handling her arrangements. To leave an online message of condolence to his family, please visit www.holmeswatkins.com.