William S. Kirkman, age 82 of Milford beloved husband of Shirley V. Dutton Kirkman, passed away on Tuesday November 30, 2010 in Milford Hospital, with his family by his side. Bill, a Sergeant in U.S. Army Air Corp served his country with pride and honor during WW II. He was born in Dover, Ohio to the late Marion and Blanche (Elcock) Kirkman and has been a long time area resident, and was a retired Purchasing Agent for Chapin & Bangs Company of Bridgeport. He loved the time he got to spend with his family, especially with his cherished grandchildren as they were growing up. Survivors in addition to his beloved wife of 60 years, include his devoted son William T. Kirkman and his wife Carol, 2 cherished grandchildren Sean Kirkman and his wife Christine and Lindsay Kirkman, all of Milford, a sister Louise Millard of Oregon and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was pre-deceased by a sister Doris Hutchins. Funeral services will take place on Friday December 3rd at 10:30 a.m. in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford, with Rev. Dr. Robert Genevicz officiating. Interment with full military honors will be in Kings Highway Cemetery, Milford. Friends may call on Thursday from 4-7 p.m.