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William H. Sledge

New Haven, Connecticut

Jan 26, 1945 – Dec 20, 2022

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BORN
January 26, 1945
DIED
December 20, 2022
LOCATION
New Haven, Connecticut
CHARITY
Alzheimer's Association

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William H. SledgeWilliam H. Sledge of New Haven died on December 20, 2022 at CT Hospice at the age of 77. Son of the late George E. Sledge and Minnie B. Sledge, he was predeceased by his siblings, George E. Sledge, Jr., and Mary Ann Weems. He is survived by his wife Betsy; three daughters, Ann...

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So sorry for your loss. William was a wonderful friend. I will miss him and his happy smile.

So sorry to learn of your loss. Will was simply the best psychiatrist I have ever known. I have watched him interview patients in the presence of residents and medical students as a teaching exercise and his manner, methods, and results were true remarkable. He was a great teacher of his craft as well as a terrific clinical psychiatrist. Furthermore, I considered him a good friend. I will miss him and so will the legions of others whom he has taught or helped. The world will miss Will...

William Sledge was as humane as he was smart. I enjoyed so much talking with him about all sorts of things, including the possibility of a psychoanalytic studies program at Yale. I will miss him sorely

To Betsy and William's family William was an exceptional psychiatrist, advocate, and friend to many of us in the mental health community. He supported Fellowship Place as the agency grew and adapted to the changing needs of the individuals we serve. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all.

Dear Friends and Family of William Sledge, I am sorry to learn about William's death. When I was a young nurse at Yale Psychiatric Institute in the 1970's he helped me learn about the serious illness that young adolescents and adults endured. I remember he was a strong leader and kind person. He always knew how to have a good time as he delighted patients when he dressed as "super shrink" at Halloween parties. He was compassionate and kind to all. With sincere sympathy, Dennise Murray Boyle,...