William L. Collins

William L. Collins, 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 18, 2016. Born in Springfield to the late Thomas and Helen (Ludden) Collins, he was an�Army Veteran of the Korean War.�He graduated from College of the Holy Cross and earned a Master�s Degree in Business Administration from Babson College.�He worked in Sales and Management for Equitable and�Axa�Life Insurance companies. He was an avid NY Yankees fan and enjoyed other sports as well in addition to his joy of reading and playing golf. He was a long time rotarian and very active member of Holy Cross Church. William was predeceased by his beloved wife of�62 years�Nancy R. Collins in 2015. He�leaves�behind his five children and their spouses, Bill & Janet Collins, Tim and MaryBeth Collins, Anne and Dan Sweeney, Kitty and Tim Pinch, Matt and Cathy Collins,12 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren as well his brother Robert of Palm Bay, FL.�All Funeral Services will be private at the request of the family. Wilbraham Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.