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William S. "Billy" Colbert

1956 - 2026

William S. "Billy" Colbert obituary, 1956-2026, Pittsfield, MA

BORN

1956

DIED

2026

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Dery Funeral Home

54 Bradford Street

Pittsfield, Massachusetts

UPCOMING SERVICE

Service

Jun. 12, 2026

St. Joseph Cemetery

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William Colbert Obituary

William "Billy" S. Colbert 69, passed away tragically on February 10, 2026 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. He is preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Rosa (Colbert) Smith, father, Edward W. Colbert and a brother, Peter E. Colbert.

FUNERAL NOTICE: A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held for Billy on Friday, June 12, 2026 at 1 p.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church on North Street in Pittsfield. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Pittsfield Youth Athletic Association or a charity of your choice.

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Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Mar. 14, 2026.

Memorial Events
for William Colbert

Jun

12

Service

St. Joseph Cemetery

Pecks Road, PITTSFIELD, MA 01201

Jun

12

Service

1:00 p.m.

St. Joseph Church

414 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201

Funeral services provided by:

Dery Funeral Home

54 Bradford Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201

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Nancy Colvin

Earlier today

You are missed at Bushwhackers on Friday nights, but I know you will find a meeting in heaven. Billy is walking in the sunlight with the spirit. Rest in peace.

PAUL A LISI

Earlier today

Rest in Peace Billy

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