William Coyle

Published on 16/03/2024

COYLE - William "Bill, Billy, Willie" William Coyle passed away 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 maths 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 is dearly missed by his beloved partner Kitty and her family, his sister Kathleen, his brother Francis, and his many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be held at St Mirin's Cathedral in Paisley on 22nd March at 8am with interment at Hawkhead Cemetery at 10am.

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