Avis de décès de William-Frank Connors

LITCHFIELD -- William Frank Connors, 54, of Litchfield, died Monday, Oct. 17, 2005, at Central Maine Medical Center, Lewiston. William, "Bill" to his family and "Gator" to many of his friends, was born in Rumford, Jan. 27, 1951, the son of Margaret (Benedix) and William "George" Connors.Bill was a proud graduate of Cony High School where he was an accomplished baseball player and student. He received an engineering degree from Maine Maritime Academy. After merchant engineering for a few years, Bill gave up his job on the sea to settle close to his beloved family and his Augusta roots. Bill was employed and respected as an engineer at Bath Iron Works until his untimely passing.Bill had a love for life and for his wife, Janie, and his son, Eddy, who were the center of his existence. He was well known in the Augusta area by friends like Jack, who still reminisce about the "good old days." He was a man rich in those things which matter most, family, good friends and a strong work ethic.Bill is survived by a large and loving family as well as many friends who are devastated by his loss. He was predeceased by his parents, George and Margaret.He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Jane; his son, Eddy; sisters, Sandra Albert and her husband, Billy, of California, Md., Barbara Lord and her husband, Bob, of Windham, and Etta Begin and her husband, Doug, of West Gardiner; and brothers Raymond G. Connors and his wife, Linda, of Augusta, and Thomas J. Connors and his wife, Stephanie, of Augusta.Bill was blessed with many aunts and uncles, as well as many nieces and nephews, with whom he spent countless hours; children had a special place in Bill's heart and time.Relatives and friends may visit from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta. A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 11 a.m. from St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, Western Avenue, Augusta. Those who desire may make donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital -- 501 St. Jude Place -- Memphis, TN 38105-1905. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Burial will be at the discretion of the family. Condolences to the family may be expressed via the funeral home Web site at http://www.plummerfh.com