William Wharton

Wallingford — William Herbert Wharton, 75, of Wallingford, formerly of Oakdale, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, at Masonicare Health Center in Wallingford.

William was born on Jan. 30, 1943, a son of the late Florence Virginia (Sherman) and Herbert A. Wharton and spent his childhood in West Orange, N.J. He earned a degree in Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts and took graduate classes to further his education at the University of Connecticut. William was an Engineer at the Naval Underwater Warfare Center in New London. He spent his entire career there. William was an avid gardener and loved to spend time outdoors. A coin and stamp collector, he could spend hours poring over his collections and researching new additions. He also loved music and movies. He was very faithful and supportive of many churches, wildlife organizations, and was charitable beyond belief when anybody needed help.

William is survived by three children, Heather Wharton of Farmington, Cynthia Grenier of Johnson, Vt., and Christine Fitzmaurice and her husband, John, of Cheshire; his former wife and friend, Kathy Wharton of East Lyme; as well as his five grandchildren, Kenny, Elizabeth, Kayla, Patrick and Stephen.

Funeral services and burial will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 N. Main St. Ext. www. wallingfordfh.com