Stoneham, MA William Coppins II passed away July 13, 2023, at his home at the age of 89.
Coppins had a 50-plus-year career as a commercial-industrial real estate broker, which included starting Coppins Company, Inc. in 1978. With his strong work ethic and straight-shooter style, he brokered deals throughout eastern Mass., working with many other brokers, and some of the larger companies in the area at that time, including GE and Compugrahpic Corp.
Coppins loved his family, coaching youth sports, the University of New Hampshire, UNH sports, reading newspapers, dancing, and time at his treasured family camp in Wolfeboro, NH. He is survived by his wife Patricia (Doern) Coppins; daughters Deb of Dover, NH, Gail (John) of Concord, NH; sons Bobby (Kate) of Reading, MA, Jim (Stacey) of Chester, NH and Bill of Seattle, WA; his sister Susan MacMartin of Wolfeboro, NH; ten grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren, and many other family members and friends.
His Celebration of Life will take place November 4th, and will consist of the following. Please join them for any portion of the day:
• Memorial Mass: 10:00, St. Mary’s, Winchester;
• Burial: following services, Wildwood Cemetery, Winchester ;
• Reception: 12:30 – 4:00, Winchester Town Hall, Winchester.
In recognition of Bill’s contributions to UNH Athletics, The William T. Coppins II ‘61 and Patricia M. Coppins Athletic Scholarship Fund is now being established. Awards will be made to student-athletes in need who demonstrate strong character, leadership skills, remarkable team spirit, and commitment to the university.
Should you desire to make a remembrance, please consider a contribution to this Scholarship Fund.
• Electronic donations can be made via this link: https://bit.ly/CoppinsUNHScholarship
• Checks should be payable to The UNH Foundation and mailed to: The UNH Foundation, William T. Coppins II ’61 and Patricia M. Coppins Athletic Scholarship Fund, Elliott Alumni Center, Nine Edgewood Road, Durham, NH 03824.
Further details of Bill’s life can be found at www.costellofuneralhome.com.
