Obituary of William R. Norton

William R. Norton (Bill/Bub/Bunyan/Gator), 62, of East Hampton, CT passed away peacefully after a long illness, on December 16, 2016. His wife Cindy and son Will were at his bedside along with his sister-in-law Jackie, best friend Kevin, and childhood friend Joe. Bill lived an active life and was a successful entrepreneur. He was very fond of playing golf, the friendships that he made at the Portland West Golf Course and sharing the joy of the game with his son, Will. He enjoyed baseball, especially the Red Sox, but most of all he loved the time he spent watching the Eagles with his son… Whether they won or lost. He loved the outdoors, being close to the ocean, and sailing the coasts of Florida. Bill was born in Bridgeport, CT and spent his youth in Trumbull, CT where he leaves many friends. He graduated from Central Connecticut State University in May of 1978 to pursue a teaching career but found his passion using his hands and built a successful contracting business remodeling homes and businesses as well as building bridges at the golf course he loved. Bill met his best friend, Cindy, in October 1982, and they married in 1991. Their son Will was born in 1993. Cindy was raised in Seneca Falls, NY. She introduced Bill to her hometown and he immediately fell in love with it. Bill, Cindy, and Will spent many vacations and holidays in Seneca Falls with family and beloved friends, but what he loved most of all about Seneca Falls was attending the local farm show with his son. Bill leaves two sisters, Barbara and Patricia, both of Florida; his sisters-in-law Jackie and Michelle; and his brother-in-law Phil; and their families. Additionally, he leaves many, many loving friends from all of the walks of life that he touched. The family thanks the Middlesex Hospital 7th floor Hospice staff for their wonderful care and compassion. The celebration of Bill’s life will be shared at the Lutheran Church of St. Mark in Glastonbury Ct, 75 Griswold Street, at 11 AM Wednesday, December 21, 2016. For online condolences please visit www.mulryanfh.com.