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William Anderson Darrow, Jr., (Bill) passed away on May 30. He was the son of William and Mabel (Blore) Darrow, born on April 26, 1946. Bill always said his dad, Willie, was his mentor.

Bill was drafted and served in Vietnam in 1968 and 1969. After his service he married Linda Mazzotta and they had two sons, Jason and Justin. Jason and wife MikYong have a son Ryan. Justin has a daughter, Mya, and son Cole.

Later Bill married Nancy Combe and they had a daughter, Katie, and son William Benjamin (Billy). Katie Wesseling has a son, Chase. Billy and wife Stephanie have a daughter, Harper.

Bill worked for a cement boat works in Portland and then Rapidprint. He was the vice president of Goss & DeLeeuw for years, a job he loved. After that he was a consultant for a company in Hartford.

Bill has good memories with many friends, Nancy O’Neil, Tony Morelli, Carrie, Tammy, Al, Jeff, Brenda, and Jerry to mention a few. Bill’s friend and confidante was Nancy Darrow Croft.

Bill also leaves his sister Nancy Darrow Sbona, his nephew Jeffery Sbona, and niece Cherie Bolton, and was predeceased by his sister Florence.

Funeral services and burial will be private in Pine Grove Cemetery, Middletown, with full military honors. The Portland Memorial Funeral Home, 231 Main St., Portland, is in charge of arrangements.