Birth date: Feb 23, 1921 Death date: Mar 21, 2009
William F. French, Sr., 88, of Stafford Springs, CT, beloved husband of the late Louise (Defoe) French, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2009 at Johnson Memorial Hospital, Stafford Springs, CT. He was born in Stafford Springs, C Read Obituary
Bill was my uncle, we called him Uncle Zip. He was a terrific guy who played Santa to this young boy circa 1964. Uncle Zip and Aunt Louise, both wonderful people, sadly missed.
Dear Bill (Billy as I've always known you)
Although I did not know your Dad personally, as your class member I extend to you my deepest sympathies. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family. May the many memories you hold give you strength during this sad time.
Sincerely,
Valerie (Fontanella) Wesner
Buchanan, MIchigan
Dear French Family:
I am very sorry for your loss of Bill. He was a very dear friend to my mother, Mary Kubacka, for some years. Because my mother is now at Evergreen as Bill was, I was able to speak with him a few times and see him there, usually in the dining room. He was just as pleasant as ever. I will always remember him for his kindness to my mother.
To the family of Bill French, especially Bill, Jr., and Carolyn, whom I've had the pleasure to get to know over the years, I want you to know how sorry I was to hear of Bill's passing. He was a good friend to my Mom, Vicki Tonoli, both as her neighbor across the way at Avery Park and then as her neighbor down the hall at Evergreen. I always enjoyed talking with Bill when I visited with Mom, and she and I will both miss him very much. I won't be able to get to the calling hours for Bill, but please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
