ROCKY HILL — Ret. Col. John William “Bill” Small passed away peacefully at home in Rocky Hill, Nov. 27, 2023, just a few weeks shy of his 90th birthday. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 63 years, Bess G. Small; and his sister Patricia Small. He is survived by his daughter Janet Fox (Daniel Fox) …
Bill was born Dec. 20, 1933, in Northampton, Mass., to his parents, John and Anna (King) Small. He prided himself on being the eldest of six children and cared deeply for his siblings throughout his life …
Upon Bill’s retirement from the Air Force in 1983, he and Bess settled in Old Lyme for 25 years before moving to a retirement community in Rocky Hill. Always active, Bill worked as a real estate appraiser and volunteered with the Old Lyme Cemetery Association, High Hopes Therapeutic Riding and the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme …
… In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to High Hopes Therapeutic Riding of Old Lyme, CT or Operation Homefront of San Antonio, TX in Bill’s memory. To extend condolences, please visit Farleysullivan.com.
Visit this link to read the full obituary published by ‘The Day.’ on Dec. 3, 2023.