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William Francis Derby

Male 1908 - 2001  (92 years)


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  • Name William Francis Derby 
    Born 2 Nov 1908  Hartford, Connecticut, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 14 Feb 2001  Farmington, Connecticut, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Fairview Cemetery, West Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I26503  Family Tree
    Last Modified 1 Apr 2024 

    Father George Francis Derby,   b. 23 Jun 1886, Boston, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Aug 1964, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years) 
    Mother Signe Victoria Peterson,   b. 19 Oct 1892, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Oct 1982, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 89 years) 
    Family ID F12935  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Ethel Marie Gustavson,   b. 21 Feb 1913, Connecticut, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Jan 1981, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 67 years) 
    Children 
     1. Carolyn Marie Derby,   b. 15 Mar 1938, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Jul 1944, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 6 years)
     2. William Francis Derby,   b. 21 Jul 1941, West Hartford, Connecticut, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Nov 2002  (Age 61 years)
     3. Donald N. Derby,   b. 5 Jun 1943,   d. 4 Sep 2013  (Age 70 years)
     4. R. Randolph Derby
     5. Jeffrey R. Derby
     6. Susan B. Derby,   b. 1949
    Last Modified 3 Nov 2018 
    Family ID F12940  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Catherine Lycett,   b. 26 Apr 1917, Connecticut, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Married 21 Dec 1985  Rocky Hill, Connecticut, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Last Modified 3 Nov 2018 
    Family ID F12939  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 2 Nov 1908 - Hartford, Connecticut, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 21 Dec 1985 - Rocky Hill, Connecticut, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 14 Feb 2001 - Farmington, Connecticut, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Fairview Cemetery, West Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Headstones
    William Derby
    William Derby
    William F. Derby
    1908 - 2001

    Census
    1910 US Census
    1910 US Census
    Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut
    1920 US Census
    1920 US Census
    Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut
    1930 US Census
    1930 US Census
    West Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut
    1940 US Census
    1940 US Census
    West Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut

    Obituary & Death Notice
    William Derby
    William Derby
    William Francis Derby, 92, of West Hartford, husband of Catherine (Lycett) Derby, died Wednesday, (February 14, 2001), at John Dempsey Hospital. Born in Hartford, the son of the late George F. and Signe (Peterson) Derby, he was predeceased by his first wife, Ethel (Gustafson) Derby, in 1982. Mr. Derby worked as an engineer with the Torrington Company and New Departure of Meriden, and, after retiring, took a position as Business Agent for the Church Home of Hartford until 1984. He was an active member of Emanuel Lutheran Church in Hartford, serving as an usher and Sunday School Treasurer, and was a member of the West Hartford Squires. In addition to his wife, Catherine, he is survived by four sons, William F. Derby, Jr. of Albuquerque, NM, Donald N. Derby, and his wife, Priscilla, of Cromwell, R. Randolph Derby of Albuquerque, NM, and Jeffrey R. Derby of Burnsville, NC; his daughter and son-in-law, Susan B. and Wayne Vaughan of Columbia, SC; his sister, Dorothy Kahane of Springfield, MA; his four grandchildren, Christopher Vaughan of Portland, OR, Ashley Vaughan of Columbia, SC, Kassandra T. Derby and Susanna L. Derby, both of Cromwell; and his step-sons, Robert and Frederick Duell of California. Mr. Derby was also predeceased by his daughter, Carolyn Derby; and two brothers, George and Edward Derby. Visitation will be Monday, Feb. 19, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home, 136 South Main St., West Hartford. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund of Emanuel Lutheran Church, 311 Capitol Ave., Hartford, CT 06106.