AGAWAM – William Lloyd Burlingham, 95, of Agawam, formerly of Southwick, passed away early Wednesday evening, December 11, 2013 at home with his family at his side. He was born and educated in Springfield, a son of the late Harry and Julina (Rose) Burlingham and was a veteran of WW II serving with the US Army. Bill was employed for over 32 years at the John H. Breck Company of West Springfield.He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary (Norman) Burlingham in 2005; a son, William and ten brothers and sisters. Bill leaves four loving children, Charles Burlingham of Agawam, Mark Burlingham and his wife Deborah of Plainfield, CT, John Burlingham and his wife Mayara of Enfield, CT, and Faith Lafayette and her husband Dale of Southwick; twelve grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
His funeral will be held on Tuesday, December 17th at 9:00 a.m. from the Southwick Forastiere Funeral Home, 624 College Highway, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Church, 224 Sheep Pasture Road, both in Southwick. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Monday afternoon and evening from 4:00-7:00 p.m. A spring burial will be held in New Cemetery, Southwick.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill’s memory may be directed to the VNA Health Care of Hartford, 999 Asylum Ave., Hartford, CT 06105. For more information, please visit us at
