William E. Thayer Obituary

It is with sadness that the passing of William E. Thayer of Niantic, Connecticut is shared. William, born on December 25, 1932, passed away on October 26, 2026. 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, Norman E Thayer and Marjorie E Thayer (Morton); and his sisters, Norma Thayer and Marcia Thayer Heaton. He is survived by: his wife Joan Meredith Thayer (Rhodes); his daughter Sydney Jane McMahon; his son-in-law Joseph Frederick McMahon; his grandsons, Noah Joseph McMahon and Ethan William McMahon; his siblings, Eileen Thayer Crispin (David) and Morton Reed Thayer (Linda); and his nephews, Matthew Reuben Thayer, Micah Jordan Thayer and Phillip Lawrence LaPlante.

William asked that memorial donations be made to VFW, American Legion, and Paralyzed Veterans of America.