Obituary of Earl D. Bill

Earl Bill, 92, of Manchester, formerly of Wauregan, died Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at Manchester Hospital. Beloved husband of Jeanne (Gladu) Bill. They were married July 21, 1945 in Sacred Heart Church. He was born August 1, 1921 in Enfield, NH, son of Lizifore and Rena (Mason) Bill. He moved to Wauregan in 1939 where he worked at Wauregan Mills. He was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church in Wauregan. Earl was a Veteran of WWII, served with the US Army and received a Purple Heart. After his honorable discharge, he went into the building and construction business working as a construction foreman for Gilbain and Schnip Construction Companies. He retired in 1984. Earl was member of the Wauregan Knights of Columbus, a Third Degree Knight, a Past Grand Knight, and served as financial secretary. He was active with the Community Kitchen in Wauregan as coordinator and cook. Earl was a former member of the Atwood Hose Co., an avid fly fisherman. His memberships include the Valley Springs Sportsman's Club in Thompson, Pomfret Rod and Gun Club, Moosup American Legion and Wauregan VFW. In addition to his wife Jeanne, he leaves his son, Ronald Bill of Quincy, MA, two daughters: Andrea Mercier of Manchester, Jacqueline Riley of Woodbridge, VA, five grandchildren and five great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. The Funeral will be Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 10:00 AM from the Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds Street, Danielson, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM in Sacred Heart Church in Wauregan. Calling Hours Friday, January 17, 2014 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Funeral Home. Burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Wauregan with military honors. To share a memory with his family, "Light a Candle" at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com