William Colwell Aldrich

William Colwell Aldrich, “Bill”, died peacefully at his home in Westwood, Massachusetts on June 3, 2025. He was 93 years old. Bill is survived by his children, Patrick Aldrich and his wife, Maureen Danisi of Inlet Beach, Florida and Abigail Aldrich Homiller and her husband, Jacob Homiller of Westwood, Massachusetts. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Emily Homiller, William Homiller and Olivia Homiller, his sister-in-law, Camille Murphy, his nephews, Christopher Murphy and Douglas Murphy, and his nieces Nancy Chapman and Beth Chapman. Bill is predeceased by his wife, Julie C. Aldrich and his sister, Jane Chapman.

Bill was born in Westfield, Massachusetts on March 16, 1932 to William P. and Frances Aldrich. He graduated from the Cranwell School in western Massachusetts went on to graduate from Harvard University and Harvard Law School. Bill spent most of his career as a Vice President in the Government Relations Department at the Hartford Insurance Group in Hartford, Connecticut. He spent many years dedicated to helping seniors with their taxes at the Senior Center in West Hartford, Connecticut.

A life-long fan of the Red Sox, Bill had an exceptional memory when it came to player statistics and game results. He also loved following the Harvard football team, highlighted each year at a tailgate party with his friends and family at the annual season ending game between Harvard and Yale.

When he became a resident of Fox Hill Village in Westwood, Massachusetts, he discovered new activities, including singing in the chorus, playing in the poker group and attending many Boston Symphony Orchestra performances. Bill also treasured the time he was able to spend with his grandchildren. He regularly attended family dinners, went to many dance and violin recitals and cheered at the Westwood High School soccer games.

A Funeral Mass at Saint Peter Claver Church, 47 Pleasant Street, West Hartford, Connecticut is scheduled for Monday, June 16, 2025 at 11am with a luncheon following at the Rockledge Grille, 289 South Main Street, West Hartford, Connecticut.

The family is extremely grateful for the compassion and care that was provided to Bill by the staff of the White Oak Cottages and by the Convenient Hospice Services team.