After a period of declining health, William Colon, 59, of Worcester, formerly of Southboro and Uxbridge, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 2nd 2025, with family at his side.
William was born in New York, the son of Angelo M. and Anna (Celia) Colon. As a young child, William went to live and be raised by foster parents, William and Mary Stapleton as a member of their family. William worked briefly as a chef and then as a successful self employed painter for many years in Provincetown, Ma. He then worked as a handyman in Uxbridge before retiring.
William is survived by his two daughters, Marissa Colon Bentley and Alysha Colon Bentley of Pennsylvania, his sister, Diana Cole, and six grandchildren. William will be deeply missed by his foster family, sisters Linda Derosier and her husband Jay, Lisa Stapleton, Laura McPherson and her husband Kirk, Leslie Tasse and her husband John, Lorraine Charman and her husband John; and brother, William Stapleton and his wife, Kristen.
He will also be greatly missed by dear and cherished friends Alex Jessing, Shell Heusmann, Ben Moulder Jim Baldwin, Steve Chludenski and Michael Moreshead, many other close friends and extended family. In addition to his parents and foster parents, two sisters, Yvonne and Mary Colon, and a brother Angelo Colon, all predeceased him.
The family would also like to extend their thanks and gratitude to St. Mary’s Parish in Uxbridge, which supported William spiritually and provided other resources to him. A special thanks to Bob who always had time to listen and help.
William was a kindhearted man with a huge smile who was very sociable, always willing to meet new people. He loved staying in contact with family through phone calls. He loved gathering with friends around bonfires, doing odd jobs and helping anyone who needed it. Willy always gave of himself for others. His heart was kind, his spirit gentle and his capacity for love, acceptance and forgiveness great.
Funeral services and burial will be held at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours.
(Photo and Obituary via Mercadante Funeral Home)
