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William “Bill” E. Erskine

Published: September 15, 2014 5 Condolences

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Erskin, William web photoEastford – William “Bill” E. Erskine, 73, of Union Rd., Eastford formerly of Pomfret, died Saturday, September 13, 2014, in Windham Hospital surrounded by his loving family including Letitia, Artelle, Tom, and a “Special” friend. Born in Putnam, he was the son of the late Reginald and Gertrude (Currier) Erskine.

Prior to his retirement Mr. Erskine was a construction worker for Phillip Wilson Construction and RM Construction as well as a machinist at the Kochek Company in Putnam.

Mr. Erskine was a race car driver at the Thompson Speedway for many years and was also an avid fisherman.

William is survived by his daughter Letitia Curtis of Dayville; two brothers Richard Erskine of Dayville and Herbert Erskine of Danielson, and a sister Helen Welch of Dayville; six grandchildren Devin, Candace, Dakota, Hailey, Andrew, and Madison; and several nieces and nephews.

William is predeceased by three brothers Reginald Erskine, Albert Erskine, and Robert Edward “Eddy” Erskine and a sister Pauline “Chicky” Erskine.

In keeping with Bill’s wishes funeral services are private and under the direction of the Gilman Funeral Home 104 Church St., Putnam, CT 06260. The family asks that you light a candle and think a happy thought of Bill as a memorial. In lieu of flowers the family wishes donations to be made to the Gilman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 131, Putnam, CT 06260, to help with Bill’s final expenses. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.

 

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Condolence Messages

  1. Helen Welch and Richard Erskine

    September 16, 2014 at 1:04 pm

    Willie, we love and will miss you greatly. We are so glad that you are resting peacefully, no longer in pain nor do you have to carry those oxygen tanks around any more. Love ya, Helen & Dick..

  2. Helen Welch

    September 16, 2014 at 1:12 pm

    Willie, We love and will miss you greatly. The family is glad that you no longer have to carry those heavy tanks around, that you no longer are in pain, and that you are rest peacefully. Rest in Peace Willie. Love Helen & Dick.

  3. Gail Erskine

    September 16, 2014 at 5:42 pm

    Uncle Willie, you will missed by all of us still here but at least we know you are no longer suffer and in a better place. Go have fun with all your brothers and sister. Until we meet again we know we now have another angel watching over us. Rest in peace Uncle Willie. Love Pete, Patty, & Gail

  4. Nancy Bow

    September 20, 2014 at 9:00 pm

    So sorry to read about Willy. I was going to call Hellen but I misplaced the tel. #
    I didn’t realize that Will &I were born the same year. It is so difficult to loose the people we love. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
    .

  5. josephhopkins

    April 17, 2016 at 7:37 pm

    rest in peace my friend red

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