John Nelson Risley III Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2022-04-21T20:00:00
End: 2022-04-21T22:00:00
Location: Potter Funeral Home

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John Nelson Risley III of Willimantic, Connecticut, born in Hartford, Connecticut, who passed away on April 11, 2022, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Nelson Risley III to show support.

He was predeceased by: his father Donald Hamilton; his wives, Merle Risley (Barnes) and Rita Risley (Lemieux); and his siblings, Bill and Donna.

He is survived by: his children, Christopher, Donald (Thad), Sean, Patrick and Tara; and his close friend Joan Watson.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Potter Funeral Home Inc

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Apr 21

Visitation

Potter Funeral Home
456 Jackson St, Willimantic, CT 06226

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Apr 22

Funeral Mass

St. Mary Church
46 Valley St, Willimantic, CT 06226

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