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William Chamberlain Obituary

William D. Chamberlain WYNANTSKILL - William D. Chamberlain, 56, of Powell Street died suddenly Thursday, December 17, 2015. Born in Troy, he was son of the late William D. Chamberlain and Virginia Whimple Chamberlain and husband for 31 years of Nancy Carey Chamberlain. He was raised in Troy and resided the past 23 years in Wynantskill and was a 1977 graduate of Lansingburgh High School and a graduate of Hudson Valley Community College with an Associates degree in Physical Education. For the past 30 years, Bill worked for the City of Troy most recently as Director of Operations. Previously, out of college, he worked at the Lansingburgh Boys and Girls Club for several years. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed both youth and adult hockey and was an avid supporter of his sons academic and sporting endeavors. He was a coach for many years of teams for Twin Town Little League. Survivors in addition to his wife include two sons, Ryan C. Chamberlain, Troy and Patrick C. Chamberlain, Troy; two sisters, Meredith Chamberlain (Mark) Abreu, Wilmington, NC and Paula (Christopher) Latran, Long Valley, NJ; his loving dog, Otis and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at the Bryce Funeral Home, Inc. 276 Pawling Avenue Troy on Monday, December 21, 2015 from 4-8 PM. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 10AM at St. Augustine’s Church 25 115th Street Lansingburgh where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery Menands. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in memory of William D. Chamberlain to the Patrick C. Chamberlain Scholarship Fund c/o Key Bank 130 Fourth Street Troy, NY 12180, an education fund for Patrick at St. John Fisher College. To sign the guest book, light a candle or for service directions, visit www.brycefh.com.

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Published by The Record from Dec. 20 to Dec. 21, 2015.

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Mere

December 14, 2024

Almost 9 years and I still can´t believe you´re gone. I miss you everyday...knowing you´re no longer a phone call away when I can´t remember something from our childhood (you & mommy could always remember everything)~ I thought you´d always be here for all of us. Love and miss you always Billy.

Matt Carey

December 14, 2022

I think of you often Uncle Bill. Rest in Peace.

December 17, 2019

Thinking of you always Uncle Bull :)

September 19, 2016

I'm not sure why I decided to look at this page tonight. You're on my mind daily dear brother. It still comes in heart wrenching waves and the past several days my mind has been full of you, mommy & daddy. I pray you are all together watching over all of us, especially your beloved boys and Nancy. I love you Billy, and hold you and the memories we shared close to my heart.

August 2, 2016

Thinking of you again as I fall asleep....as I do every night. Please continue to flood me and the boys with you presence.....we talk about you a hundred times a day....we do laugh about what you would be saying as we enter our conversations about our days. The thing I miss the most is talking to you about "our" boys......God knows they were our lives. I pray you are at peace.....sleep well my forever best friend. Watch over us always. We love and miss you so much. Forever we will be the core four...never broken.

January 2, 2016

Nancy,
I couldn't believe what happened to Bill. So senseless. I am not a religious person but I do believe God must have chosen Bill, Chris, and my mother all in rapid succession for a reason. Lynn

John DonVito

December 23, 2015

On the behalf of the Twin Town Little League Board of Directors, we would like to thank Bill and his family for his time and contributions to the community. Bill helped children and families have wonderful memories and provided life lessons that will be passed down through generations.

December 23, 2015

Although we only met Bill a few times he seemed like a genuine individual that had amazing morals and cared deeply for his loved ones. Our deepest condolences to all the family,friends and neighbors. May you all find comfort and peace for each other during this tragic time. Denise & Greg Bourgeois

December 23, 2015

May your family find peace during this tragic time through the Holidays. Denise & Greg Bourgeois

Kelly Grady-Burke

December 22, 2015

Dear Nancy and sons, Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss. Truly heartbreaking. I will keep your family in my prayers. May the Road rise up to meet you Bill.

William Bruce III

December 22, 2015

My heartfelt sympathy to Bill's family and close friends.

Frank & Jessica Hoban

December 22, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

Bill Vansteenburg

December 22, 2015

rest in peace Billy to the family I am very sorry for your loss Billy and I played youth hockey together what a great guy

Jeanine and Stephaun Grinage

December 21, 2015

Our sincerest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. Your family is in our prayers.

Pat Mcraw

December 21, 2015

My sincere and deepest condolences - I played a lot of baseball with Bill too many years ago, and though I lost touch with him over time, he is still a part of many great memories. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Walt De BELL

December 21, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with the Chamberlain family.

Walt De BELL

Iris Sweeney

December 21, 2015

Nancy and family, I am very sorry for your loss, how quick life changes, its so tragic. May God grant peace and healing to all the family and friends. I will cherish the nice times this season at the St John Fisher football games cheering our players.

December 21, 2015

My condolences for your loss.

Ed & MARILYN MCGRATH

December 21, 2015

Nancy, Ryan & Pat

There are no real words to fill the void we all feel with the loss of your husband and dad. I know after the anger and sadness we started thinking about all the good things that happened because Bill was here with us although his time was much to short.

Lawrence. W Senior. Sr

December 21, 2015

Bill , for 6 years he was always there to help when the Raptors needed him.Offering practice time at City run faclities, at no charge. He and his son Patrick gave six years to the program and helped represent the Capital District in the Boys AAU 14u Nationals in Orlando, FL in 2009. Mr.Chamberlain will be missed by everyone and anyone who lives in our Great City of Troy. On behalf of Senior family and our Raptor family. Our condolences go out to the Chamberlains. RIP Bill!

Mike McNulty

December 21, 2015

Nancy, Ryan, Patrick, and Family: Bill was a great credit to his Family, his friends, the people of Troy, and the entire Capital District community. I am very sorry for your loss.

December 21, 2015

Nancy,

My deepest sympathies to you and the boys. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Kathy Wojtulski

Donald Hallock

December 21, 2015

Thoughts and Prayers with the Chamberlain family through these difficult times, enjoyed working with Bill through the City of Troy on county waste / Troy Transfer station business, Bill was a true gentlemen and great family man, God has a angel next too him watching over his family God Bless

Tonya Hall (Gonyea)

December 21, 2015

I remember Bill from the Boys and Girls Club 30 years ago when I was a kid. He was always so friendly and good with us! My condolences go out to his family during this tragic time.

Donna and Manny Ned

December 21, 2015

To the Family
Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you at this most difficult time. I wish there were words that could lessen your pain. May peace comfort you all in the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.

Bill Nolan

December 21, 2015

Deepest Sympathies and Prayers to the family.

Patrick Bertrand

December 21, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Bill loved his family and city and took care of both of them.

Theresa Tornatore

December 21, 2015

Nancy and family,
Please know, so very many are praying for your strength and peace. So very sorry for your great loss. Bill will always be in your heart and he will always be by your side. Always.

December 21, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you, we are so sorry for this tragedy. Mary Lee, Scott & Krystina

Tom, Marge,Rebeccah & Sam Robinson & Travis

December 21, 2015

Nancy, Ryan & Patrick sorry for you loss of your husband & Dad. Bill was a Great Man he will be missed by everyone. RIP Bill

December 21, 2015

Bill, Rest In Peace.


A friend from Wynantskill

Matthew Carey

December 21, 2015

It was a pleasure to know you Uncle Bill, you'll definitely be missed... love Matt

Kim McMann

December 20, 2015

This is such a tragedy - we send our prayers out to Bill's family and hope the love from the community can somehow comfort them at this terrible time. Bill was such a wonderful colleague and such an important asset to the City of Troy! May peace be with you.

Rev. Officer Paul Carney

December 20, 2015

I am still in shock. I worked with Bill at City Hall every day. May the Lord be with you now and in the coming day's. Blessings.

Michael Marro

December 20, 2015

We send our deepest heartfelt condonlonces to Bill's family.I alway's had the utmost respect & admiration for Bill.Great Guy.Keep the faith & Stay strong.

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