Willard P. Yeats Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Willard P. Yeats of Niantic, Connecticut, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 30, 2026 at the age of 85. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Mildred P. Yeats and Willard C. Yeats. He is survived by: his wife Delores; his daughters, Kristin Gillespie (Peter Gillespie) and Betsey Yeats (Russ Campanello); his granddaughters, Allyson Gillespie (Kaitlin Gillespie) and Nina Campanello (Sarah Campanello); his great grandchild Bennett; his sister Nancy Brandt (Karl Brandt); his niece Wendy Benedict (John Benedict); his great-nieces, Meghan and Kara; his godson Derek Brandt (Stephanie Lyons); Charlie and Ryan.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill's memory may be made to a charity of choice, or to Care and Share, 12 Roxbury Road, Niantic, CT 06357, or to Hartford HealthCare at Home Hospice Care, 227 Dunham Street, Norwich, CT 06360.
