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A warm man of great wit and a keen analytical mind. I enjoyed a few ddrinks with him at his pub. A wonderful brother in law.
Dr. Charles Berthold
January 25, 2025 | Friend


Branford, Connecticut
1936 - 2020
Doyle, William J.Attorney William J. Doyle, former head of the litigation practice at Wiggin and Dana and principal trial lawyer for Yale University for over 25 years, died on April 18, 2020. Bill was born in Boston in 1936, the second of five children of the late Ellen and William I. Doyle. His...
Read MoreA warm man of great wit and a keen analytical mind. I enjoyed a few ddrinks with him at his pub. A wonderful brother in law.
Dr. Charles Berthold
January 25, 2025 | Friend
Bill was a man with an endearing sense of humor and outstanding career as a lawyer, which is how he initially identified himself when meeting new people. He was also a complicated man, never completely coming to terms with the death of his son, Willie. Nevertheless, amidst this tragedy we had some wonderful adventures during our almost quarter-of-a-century marriage. I am saddened that Bill suffered such an unexpected and cruel end, against which he fought valiantly. The attached photo...
Margaret Berthold
May 19, 2020 | Hamden, CT | Spouse

Margaret II)
May 10, 2020 | Spouse

Bill was a wonderful stepfather to me. He will be sorely missed. My condolences to Beth, and the entire family for this devastating loss. You will all be in my prayers.
Greg Sawyer
May 08, 2020 | Hamden, CT
What a fine man and lovely tribute to a life and career well lived. We knew Bill and Leslie from St Barth's. We would see each other every year the same weeks and enjoy the sea,sand,and surf. He always had a smile on his face and was enjoying life with Leslie. May he rest in peace and know that he will be missed by everyone he knew. Very sorry for your loss and Leslie, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and his family. Kelly and Mike Gary
Kelly Gary
April 29, 2020 | WOODBINE, MD
Beth & family,I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy O'Keeffe
April 28, 2020 | Clinton Township, NJ
Even though my career actually practicing law was brief, I will never forget Bill's enthusiastic encouragement, support and mentorship. At a time when it was not always the norm, he respected women lawyers and trained many of us to be outstanding ones. Bill was that favorite uncle beloved by all. His colleagues' comments about him, quoted in the obit, capture exactly why he was so great, and why Wiggin and Dana was and is a great firm to work for. Rest in peace Bill.
Nancy Dart
April 24, 2020 | West Hartford, CT
Condolences to Peggy and family. Fond memories of Bill, a favorite dance partner in early teens at the YMCD dances in Meriden. He loved to dance! An amazing life well lived!
Ann Gallucci Kraemer Rath
April 24, 2020 | Mystic, CT
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Ann Gallucci Kraemer Rath
April 24, 2020 | Mystic, CT