FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday September 13, 2024
Shawn P Murray, Fire Chief
PRESS RELEASE
Chief of Department Shawn P. Murray profoundly regrets to announce the death of Fire Captain William “Bill” Connor of the Goffstown Fire Department. Captain Connor died on Thursday September 12, 2024, while actively serving as the Community Risk Division Director with the Goffstown Fire Department. Captain Connor was 63 Years old.
Captain Connor began his career in Goffstown as a call firefighter in 1980. He was appointed as a permanent firefighter and Fire Inspector in July of 1997 at the rank of Lieutenant. Captain Connor was promoted to Captain on June 1, of 2023 and appointed Director of the Community Risk Division of the Goffstown Fire Department and Health Officer for the Town of Goffstown. Captain Connor has an extensive background in fire protection engineering, fire protection standards, fire investigation, and fire safety. Captain Connor most recently received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire Service Administration Summa Cum Laude from the University of New Hampshire in May.
Bill is survived by his immediate family of his mother, wife Nancy, son Brad, and daughter Jenica as well as his grandchildren, and siblings and his second family at the Goffstown Fire Department.
Funeral services will be announced when they become available. The members of the Goffstown Fire Department wish to thank all of you for the outpouring of support during this difficult time.