William John Van's obituary , Passed away on December 6, 2025 in New Milford, Connecticut

William John Van

March 7, 1937 - December 6, 2025 (88 years old)

New Milford, Connecticut

William John Van's obituary , Passed away on December 6, 2025 in New Milford, Connecticut

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William John Van

March 7, 1937 - December 6, 2025 (88 years old)

New Milford, Connecticut

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William John Van Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on December 6, 2025 we had to say goodbye to William John Van (New Milford, Connecticut). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Linwood Heath and Genevieve Heath; his sisters, Lucybelle and Lena; and his half-brother John.

He is survived by: his wife Caroline; his children, Susan Edholm, Heather Gerowe (Robert), Rebecca Quick (Thomas) and Dennis (Rachel); his grandchildren, Ethan (Kristy), Jessie, Ben, Spencer (Kim), Ashley, Ryan, Matthew, Veronica, Amelia, Madeline and Caitlyn; and his great grandchildren, Deringer, Grace and Kristofer.

Donations in his memory may be made to Kent Ambulance, 28 Maple Street, Kent, CT 06757 or Animal Welfare Society, 8 Dodd Road, New Milford, CT 06776.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lillis Funeral Home



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