Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-08
DEATH OF W. T. DIsLEYs
One of Waterbury's Foremost Citizens
 Expired at Woodmont.

One of Waterbury's Foremost Citizens
 Expired at Woodmont.
 William T. Disley died at his cot tage in Woodmont last night at o'clock, after an Illness that had af- ficted him more or less for over year. l Always of a robust constitution, when this disease, which proved fatal, at tackled him many months ago, he laughed it off as he had other little ills throughout his lifetime. 1t was an Ill., ness, however, that would not be laughed off and he was finally forced to seek the services of the medical pro- fession. The truth dawned upon him that he had a hard battle before him, and, like his attitude in the struggles from the bench to the proprietor of a large business, he made gallant fight against big odds. Gradually his con- stitution was undermined and day by day the close friends of MT Disley fore saw the inevitable result. Throughout it all he seemed to be the one the least interested He was as jovial as ever and never missed an opportunity to en- joy joke at the expense of one of his friends. His was a nature that could not be overshadowed nor deadened, even though death was slowly but sure, ly stealing upon him. If he realized that his days were numbered he never by word or act intimated that knoWl- edge; at least to those outside his fam fly who knew him well.
 His rough and ready way of greeting those whom he associated with, his general good nature and his happy way of making and keeping friends, stuck to him even when he must have had knowledge of his serious condition. He never lost courage until uncon- sciousness stole upon him. and between his unconscious spells the old spirit was there, though shattered to some ex- tent by illness. It was during one of those conscious moments that he said to his old chum. Archy Banpatyne. and this was the only time he had admitted how near to death he was: "Bid good bye to all the boys for me, Archy. Dis ley has got to go. but he wants to be remembered to all his friends" II haSc made a game battle and it is the first one in which I must acknowledge defeat."l 'fI do not fear to 20, because I have never knowingly wronged man and have always tried to be good fel- low" < X tIHOS6 we're pTODdpIy tie ldSl lnlfOi7 al words he spoke When two months ago he went to Woodmont. he felt that the change might do him good, but his condition grew worse rapidly. At times he rallied, but 1t was only the flicker of the candle before 1t dies out. His business was continually in his mind and even during the months that he was suffering in Waterbury, months in which he never complained of his ill- ness, he superintended his factory. made contracts, and never was idle nnr moment. It was busy life he led, and he went down fighting to the last and with the consciousness he had tried to do what he could for his family, his friends and his fellow man.
 The deceased came to Waterbury about fifteen years ago from New Brit ain, where he was employed by Will liam Buckley. He became a member of the firm of Rowland. Drouve x Go, which conducted a plumbing and tin ming business on Harrison alley. After the retirement of that firm from busi- ness. Mr Disley and Henry Weyand entered into partnership under the firm name of Dis1ey & Wevand. and located on Jefferson street. Here business was successful and larges factory was built which is in existence today. About five years ago. by mutual con- sent the firm was dissolved, and while MT Weyand took charge of the Jeffer- son street business, MT Disley entered business for himself on Bank street, where he was located at the time of his death. AS a dealer in metal cornices, roohngs and plumbing of every descrip- ton.
 He was always connected with the democratic party, and though never seeking an office, the office sought him and in 1900 he was elected second se- Iectman. position to which he was re- elected in 1901. This position he held until the town and city were consoli- dated, and then he was appointed to he held to his death He was never an aggressive politician. n fact he could not have been called a politician of any kind. Democrats and republi- cans alike were his friends. and he felt kindly disposed to both sides.
 Fraterna1ly. the deceased was also we'll known. He was member of Wa. terbury lodge of Elks, Harmony lodge, F. and A. M, Nosahogan lodge, I. o. 0. F.. and the Knights Templar. He was also connected with several social organizations.
 He was born in Providence, R. l.. 54 years ago. and was well known in a business way in that state and in Con- necticut He leaves besides his widow two children. Mrs Frank Thompson and Henry Disley.
 The remains of the deceased were brought here at $40 this afternoon and were taken to his late residence, 9S Waterville street. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon with interment in Riverside cemetery. Ma