William Coyle

Published on 14/08/2023

COYLE - William "Billy, Willie, Bill" It is with great sadness we announce the passing of William Coyle on 4th August, in London, at the age of 85. Billy was born in Paisley in 1937, the 5th of 11 children. He spent his professional life in Scottish education, first as a math teacher, then in education administration. He was awarded an MBE for his services to education. He was also one of Scotland's greatest ever competitive bridge players. Please see his obituary in the Scottish and English Bridge Union websites, www.sbu.org.uk/news/willie-coyle-mbe. Billy will be dearly missed by his beloved partner Kitty and her family, his sister Kathleen, his brother Francis, and his many nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held at the Putney Vale Crematorium in London on 29th August at 2pm.

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