Willimantic lender SI Financial Group Inc. announced that William R. Harvey, a member of its boards of directors, died on Jan. 5.
Harvey also previously served as the board chair of Newport Bancorp, the holding company of NewportFed.
“Savings Institute Bank & Trust is deeply saddened by the unexpected passing of director Bill Harvey. Bill brought a strong sense of community and served with a high degree of integrity. His contributions to the success and growth of both banks in which he was an active director will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of getting to know him,” said Rheo A. Brouillard, president and chief executive officer of Savings Institute Bank & Trust. “We extend our heartfelt sympathy to Bill’s wife Betty Lou and his entire family.”
Harvey practiced law for over 45 years. He practiced alongside his father, W. Ward Harvey, at Sheffield & Harvey. The practice later transitioned into Harvey, Carr & Hadfield, where he practiced alongside his son, William W. Harvey II.
