Obituary of William T. Sirrine

William T. Sirrine, 90, of Pomfret Center, CT, died Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at home. He was born April 6, 1924, in Pomfret, son of John W. and Melba (Sheldon) Sirrine. He was a veteran of World War Two serving with the US Navy. He was a self-employed carpenter and had built and remodeled many homes and professional buildings in the area. He had made his home in Pomfret all his life, Bill was a Master Poultry Breeder and was known throughout the country. He was a life member of the ABA, Modern Game of America, Master Exhibitor and Breeder of White and Black Cochins and Birchen Modern Game. He was a member of the Woodstock Agricultural Society, and was the head of the Poultry Division for many years with the Woodstock and Brooklyn Fairs. For many years he volunteered his time at the Windham - Tolland 4-H Camp in building repair. Bill was a great teacher, having a great love for Poultry; he enjoyed teaching the poultry trade to the youth and helping them get a good start. Bill was a Postal Carrier for the Pomfret Post office for many years. He was a member of the Putnam Masonic Lodge of South Woodstock and the American Legion. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing and trapping. He will be missed by many of his dear family and friends and his dog Beau. He leaves his children Donald Sirrine and his with Judith of Pomfret Center; Rosalie James and her husband Brad of Pomfret Center; Barry Sirrine and his wife Sylvia of Putnam, his brother Fred Sirrine of Pomfret, several grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings, Edward, John, Herbert and Melba Morin. The family would like to thank Day Kimball Hospital Palliative Care for their care and compassion given to their father. A Memorial Service will be Saturday, July 12, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam, CT. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the Boston Poultry Expo, 50 Ennis Road, North Oxford, MA 01537. To share a memory with his family, "Light a Candle" at www.smithandwalkerfh.com