William "Chris" McClurg, of Wethersfield, age 74, died on Tuesday 19 July 2011. He is survived by his cherished family: his wife Jo Anne; his daughter Sarah Grolnic-McClurg, son-in-law Steven and grandson Isaac of Berkeley, CA; his son Jarrett McClurg, daughter-in-law Kim and grandchildren Maggie and Jack of Marlborough, CT. Chris was born and raised in Litchfield, IL and after graduating from high school was proud to attend the University of Illinois at Urbana. There he received both his B.S. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering. At the bachelor level, he graduated with Class Honors and was inducted into Tau Beta Pi, the engineering honor society. Between 1961 and 1968 Chris worked as a research engineer at the Radio Direction Finding Laboratory at the U of I. In 1968 he and his family moved to Connecticut and for 31 years he worked for United Aircraft Research Laboratory/United Technologies Research Center. He was employed first as a research engineer and later as a group manger. Toward the end of his career he directed the activities of highly talented researchers, and he especially enjoyed working with people from other countries and cultures. In 1968 UTRC recognized him with an achievement award. After retiring, he played a leadership role at the Vintage Radio and Communication Museum and he also served as a facilitator for the Unitarian Men's Luncheon Group. In celebration of his life, a Memorial Service is planned for Saturday 20 August 2011, 1:30 P.M. at the Unitarian Meeting House, 50 Bloomfield Avenue, Hartford, CT/with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gail M. Syring, Director of Religious Education at the Unitarian Society of Hartford, in support of her ministerial education. (Gail M. Syring, 98 Caya Avenue, Apt. C1, West Hartford, CT 06110). For online expressions of sympathy, please visit, www.dillonbaxter.com