William Dersh Dayton Dersham

He graduated from a London Central High School in England and later followed in his Father's footsteps and joined the U.S. Navy. He worked as and Instrumentation & Control specialist at Millstone Power Station until his retirement in 2014. He enjoyed reading, movies and playing video games with his "grandson" Jack.

Besides his parents, Dayton and Betty Dersham of California, he is survived by his life partner and best friend Sharon Mortimer of Uncasville, a brother Tim Dersham and his family of Texas, a brother Mark Dersham and his family of California, and his sister in law and family. He also leaves behind Sharon’s daughter Erin Rein and her husband Chris of Oakdale and a "grandson" Jack Rein. He is predeceased by his mother Lois and his brother Dan.

Family and friends may visit the Montville Funeral Home of Church and Allen, 56 Norwich New London Tpke., Uncasville on Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Bill’s honor to the World Wildlife Fund at www.worldwildlife.org. Please visit www.montvillefuneralhome.com to leave an online condolence for the Dersham family.