William T. Doland Jr., a resident of Branford, passed away peacefully at his home on Sept. 27, 2024, following a prolonged illness. He was 77 years old. He was the devoted husband of Pamela Leonard Doland for 53 years. Bill was born on April 7, 1947, in Norwalk, son of the late William T. and Priscilla Russell Doland.

He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was an optician for many years, retiring from The Eye Care Group in Branford. An avid fisherman and member of the Indian Neck Yacht Club, Bill enjoyed the outdoors and being on the water and was cherished by many.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughters, Cheryl (Sean) Muldoon of Stratford, and Jennifer Doland of Waterbury; his sister Susan Doland of Newtown; and his brothers, James Doland of Woodville, Texas, and Michael (Sandra) Doland of Beaumont, Texas; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Kathleen Doland Vega.

Relatives and friends were invited to a visitation on Oct. 2 in the W. S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 244 North Main Street, Branford. Military honors followed. For an online memorial, see www.wsclancy.com.