Manchester, Conn./WTIC Radio - Manchester is mourning the loss of its town clerk.
A statement from the town Thursday night said Darryl Thames, Sr. passed away unexpectedly Wednesday night.
Thames had been town clerk since January of last year.
Prior to that, the 25-year town resident served on the Board of Education, including a stint as it's chairman.
He was part of an effort to digitize town records, making them available electronically.
Mayor Jay MKoran called Thames a "tireless champion for the manchester community" and a longtime friend.
“Darryl’s positive energy and attitude were a source of great joy for the staff in and around Town
Hall, and he will be tremendously missed,” said Steve Stephanou Town Manager.
“A champion for the students of Manchester, Mr. Thames made certain our system was focused on
the whole child, supporting the development of programming in academics, culture and climate,
race and equity, health and wellness, and food and nutrition”, said Superintendent Matt Geary.
The Howard University graduate was a husband, father and grandfather.
There's no word yet on arrangements.
