Death date: Jun 9, 2023
Wilbur E. Gangaway, 89, of Willington, CT passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023 at Complete Care at Fox Hill. He was born in Allentown, PA, son of the late Raymond and Elizabeth (Moyer) Gangaway. Wilbur served our country in the Uni Read Obituary
Wilbur was a welcoming friend whenever I encountered him, whether in Church or at the grocery store. He always had a smile for me and a loving heart. His faith always shone through. I am saddened to hear of his passing, the world is a lesser place. My deepest condolences to his family.
I am very sorry for your loss. I got to meet Wilbur when he would visit your Mom while she was at MCNR when my mother was there too. He was always a ray of sunshine when he came to visit and we had some nice chats. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Ann Pudelkiewicz Phillips
We are very saddened to hear of the passing of Wilbur. He was truly a man of God in our church and a great man in Willington and beyond. We will miss him greatly but we are comforted to know that he is in a better place with his loved ones who went before him!
Even though we new you a short time, your greatest gift to us as a next door neighbor was YOU and your kindness...You will be missed and remember, the birds will always be fed...Love you more, Mary & Dick
My deepest sympathies to Garth, Faith & Sheri… It was a privilege to know your Dad. Thinking of your family. Keep his memories in your heart and Dad will never be far.
I knew Wilbur for about 22 years as his pastor. He would share his private faith with me, and through his kindness and compassion to others and myself he extended the love he received from Jesus. His need to help others caused him to do many things that united many people in a common cause. The Coffee Breaks were started with his motor home. The Thanksgiving Food Baskets were delivered with his station wagon. The Senior Housing was something that he persisted in after groups of us failed again and again. The list is endless. I think one of his greatest gifts was his survival of cancer, alongside the loss of his young daughter to leukemia, and his willingness to share his deep trust in God around this illness.
Thank you, Wilbur, for showing us the light that you must now be fully experiencing alongside many loved ones, including your beloved Alice.
A Brother in Christ,
Mark Larson
Our family was incredibly blessed to know Wilbur! A true man of God who loved Jesus and expressed this in everything he did. His willingness to serve the church community and the town through his sacrificial giving of time and talents is a model for Christians today.
We truly enjoyed our visits on Saturdays and watching his face light up and laugh when we brought our pup over to visit will never be forgotten. We will miss Wilbur but know we will meet again in the Kingdom!
Kris and Sheri Popovitch
Garth and family, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. Keep all those wonderful memories alive everyday. Nancy Morgan
To Wilbur's family.. I am so very sorry for your loss. I didn't know Wilbur for very long but always thought of him as very kind ,compassionate and thoughtful person.. He will be missed
