William H. Hampton M.D.

1925 - 2026

William Hately Hampton, Jr., M.D.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of William Hately Hampton, Jr., M.D., on February 15, 2026. Bill was born in Buffalo, NY on September 29, 1925, to Esther and William Hately Hampton, Sr. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, friend, golf partner, and a much-loved doctor to the Greenwich community for over 50 years. Bill had uncommon warmth, constant humor, irresistible cheer and endless generosity which bettered the lives of all who knew him.
After graduating from high school at Utica Free Academy, Bill volunteered for the US Army which he ultimately joined in 1943 after being told to come back when he turned 18. He served in Europe with honors and distinction both as a combat medic and infantryman, including at the Battle of the Bulge. Upon completing his military service, he returned to Hamilton College where he was President of the Chi Psi fraternity and earned a letter in Lacrosse while completing his pre-med curriculum. He graduated from Syracuse University College of Medicine in 1954, and completed Residency at New York Hospital. "Doc" became an attending physician at Greenwich Hospital and started his local private practice in Psychiatry in 1960. Bill served as Chairman of the Hospital's Department of Psychiatry and Director of its Psychiatric Clinic for many years. He published several books and articles on Psychiatric disorders and was a member of numerous medical societies and organizations. Doc was a trusted medical resource and confidant to so many in every part of Greenwich society well into his 90s.
While at Hamilton, he met Carol Anthony, a scholarship student at Syracuse University in both music and science, beginning a 65-year love affair. They married in 1952 as he continued his medical education and training, ultimately coming to Greenwich to raise their three daughters Lisa, Grace and Alice. He was one of the earliest members of both Burning Tree Country Club and the Bay Hill Club, and a longstanding member of the First Presbyterian Church of Greenwich.
Bill was also a true Renaissance Man, with passions and true expertise ranging widely from antiques, fine art, first edition books, jazz and swing music, ballroom dancing with Carol, Syracuse sports, and club golf. A fierce competitor on the course, his golf trophies include every club in Greenwich as he was never out of a hole or a match. Along with his many golf friends he played great courses all over the world, and his Pine Valley golf story has become spoken legend.
Bill was predeceased by Carol and his brother Geoffrey A. Hampton, Esq., and is survived by daughters Lisa Hampton, Grace Hillman and Alice Rusk, M.D. (Rob), grandchildren Elizabeth Slate, Walker Nadeau, Edward Nadeau, Janice Hillman, Richard Hillman, Will Rusk (Mandy), Scott Rusk, Robby Rusk, and great granddaughter Mobius Rutledge.
Bill's family will host friends on Monday, February 23, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Fred D. Knapp/Coxe and Graziano Funeral Home, 134 Hamilton Avenue in Greenwich.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his name to the Annual Fund at Greenwich Hospital at https://giving.greenhosp.org/ways-to-give/donate/ or by mail to the Greenwich Hospital Office of Development, 35 River Road, Cos Cob, CT 06807.