Worcester mourns William Coleman, determined community advocate

Bill Coleman, Worcester Activist, Educator, Dead at 70

WORCESTER – William “Bill” Coleman III, a local activist, educator, grant writer, member of the board of WCCA TV and long-time host of the “This is Worcester” show, and candidate for municipal public office for over 40 years, died on Sunday, July 20. He was 70 years old. Coleman lived in Worcester for over 50 years after growing up in Philadelphia. He earned a bachelor’s degree at what is now Worcester State University and built a career as an e…

Worcester activist and civic leader Bill Coleman has died

William S. Coleman III died on Sunday at the age of 70, according to a social media post from his family.

Worcester mourns William Coleman, determined community advocate

Perennial candidate, friend to all

Rev. Thomas F. Egan – Worcester, Mass.

The Rev. Thomas F. Egan, 82, of Worcester, Mass., former pastor of Holy Family of Nazareth Church in Leominster, Mass., died on Friday, July 18, 2025, after a brief illness.