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May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Karen Halenkamp
February 04, 2025 | Family


Photo courtesy of Curran-Jones Funeral Home - West Springfield
West Springfield, Massachusetts
Jun 4, 1958 – Dec 18, 2024
William “Bill” Gates Colburn Sr., passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 18, 2024 at Mass General Hospital in Boston. Born on June 4, 1958 in Springfield, MA, son of Madeline Jean (Boyer) Colburn and the late John G. Colburn. Bill spent the majority of his life in West Springfield, where...
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Karen Halenkamp
February 04, 2025 | Family
My Sincere Condolences to Bill´s family. I knew Bill from work. He was such a nice, kind, pleasant man. We would pass the time of day and he would show me pictures of his grand children. I could all tell he loved his family so much. I am so sorry for your loss. Patty Kania
Patricia Kania
January 02, 2025 | Work
Robin , Karen and I send our condolences to you and your family. Bill was a great guy! Worked with him for many years. So sorry for your loss, Salty
Peter Saltmarsh
December 31, 2024 | Work
Robin:
I was very sad to hear about Billy’s passing. We grew apart over the years with careers, family and other commitments but I will look back fondly on our years of friendship. Billy was a great husband, a great father, and a great friend, I will miss him dearly
Jim Matroni
Jim Matroni
December 28, 2024 | Feeding Hills, MA | Friend
Robin,Bob and Family, I'm so sorry to hear about Bill's passing. We worked together for many years at Milton Bradley, Hasbro and Cartamundi. Bill, Rick and I ate lunch together for many years. I also worked w/ your dad for years. God Bless you and your family at this time. Bob Blake
Bob Blake
December 26, 2024 | Work
Dear Robin and family members. We are deeply saddened by the loss of Bill. I have fond memories of Bill as a great neighbor and also while assisting him in the park and recreation children basketball programs some years ago. I knew him as a very dedicated yet fun person while coaching the kids! My deep condolences to the family and close friends of Bill. I will miss seeing him on our street taking care of his yard and home! Sincerely, Edwin Lutat
Edwin Lutat
December 26, 2024 | Friend
Billy C,
Sorry to hear about your father. I have fond memories of all our years on the ball field and your dad never missing a play. He was a good man. You and your family are in our prayers.
The Browne Family
Liam Browne
December 24, 2024 | West Springfield, MA | Friend
Dear Robin and the entire Colburn family, Bill was the best neighbor ever. He took such good care of my Mom, endlessly shoveling her walkway and driveway to make sure she was safe. "To know one life breathed easier because you lived. This is to have succeeded.". Thinking of all of you at this difficult time and wishing you comfort and peace.
Dorothy Ungerer
December 24, 2024 | Friend
bill is the best person .......yes but........he is my son in law,must say he does not have too suffer any more. i pray to the lord to take care of bill until we meet again. love you bill. bob
robert r barre
December 23, 2024 | Family