William D. Anderson

William D. Anderson age 76, of Clinton, passed away on November 21, 2020 due to complications of Agent Orange. He was the loving husband of 40 years to Pat Lane Anderson. He was born on May 15, 1944 and resided in Clinton his entire life. He was the son of the late Alfred and Mary Anderson. Bill was a graduate of Morgan High School Class of 1962. He was on the basketball team nicknamed “Carrot”. He was a member of the Junior Clinton Fire Dept., Lions Club, and a long-time member of Clinton Country Club. Bill was enlisted and he always wanted to “be the best that he could be.” He joined the 82nd Airborne and Special Forces Green Beret, during the Vietnam War. He held high regard for all veterans and all his brothers at the West Haven VA. After the service he worked for the Union in PA, the Union in CT, the Carpenter's Union, also worked at Thermal Acoustics' and later started his own business Anderson Builder’s. Besides his loving wife he leaves a son Jeffrey, Phx, Az., a sister Maryjane O’Brien and husband Dave, Longwood, FL, a brother Lee, FL. He was predeceased by his sister Rosemarie, brothers Bruce, Joe, Robert, and Peter. .

The family would like to thank all the nurses in the ICU and on the second floor at St. Raphael’s in New Haven for all their kindness and compassion that Bill received. Also, would like to thank all the VA nurses, PT, and Speech therapist, for their dedication to Bill.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, November 27th from 5-8pm at Swan Funeral Home, 80 E. Main St., Clinton. A graveside service with military honors will be held on Saturday, November 28th at 11am at Beaver Brook Cemetery, Clinton. Due to the current pandemic, the family has decided to have a celebration of life at the Clinton Country Club in the springtime.