William "Bill" Thomas Collins, III
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William Thomas Collins III (Bill) of Trumbull, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, at Danbury Regional Hospice with his loving family by his side.
Bill was born on June 24, 1942, in New York City, the eldest of Rosemary and William Collins' nine children. A proud graduate of the College of the Holy Cross Class of 1963, Bill carried the Collins family's deep connection to the College throughout his life, following his father, …
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The obituary was a beautiful tribute to one of the good guys who will be sorely missed by all who had the privilege of …
The obituary was a beautiful tribute to one of the good guys who will be sorely missed by all who h…
The obituary was a beautiful tribute to one of the good guys who…
Lynn,
Kathi and I were so saddened to hear of Bill’s passing. We know how much you and the rest of his family will mis…
Lynn,
Kathi and I were so saddened to hear of Bill’s passing. We know how much you and the rest of…
Lynn,
Kathi and I were so saddened to hear of Bill’s passing. W…
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Born
1942
Graduated from college
1963
College of the Holy Cross, College Street, Worcester, MA
Graduated from graduate school
1966
University of Virginia, VA
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Lung cancer
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Danbury Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Regional Hospice and Home Care of Western Connecticut
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