William (Willie) Douthwright

  William Edgar Douthwright, Sr., 88, born in Colpitts Settlement, son of the late Mary (Harrison) and George Beverly, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2014 at the Moncton Hospital.  William was predeceased by his loving wife Della Miriam (Morrisey) only forty days ago.

  William loved gardening, walking, biking and visiting his many relatives and friends.  He joined the army just out of school.  He worked in the woods in his younger years and worked on neighbourhood farms.  William also worked for NBPower as a high climber and held various types of jobs as a general labourer.

  His friendly smile and gentle wit will be sorely missed by his brother Vernon (Patricia) of Colpitts Settlement; his children Susan O'Brian (James) of Havelock, William Jr. (Valerie) of Moncton, Thomas (Cindy) of Salisbury, Peggy Roberts (late Henry) of Riverview, Peter (Beverly) of Ontario, David of Riverview, Judy Strugnell (Scott) of Moncton, Jennifer Yarrow (John) of Moncton, Grant (Tara) of Moncton and Rosemary MacLeod of Riverview; son-in-law Sheldon Woodard of Riverview; fifteen grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  Besides his parents, he is predeceased by brothers Lewis, Adam and Clarence; sister Myrtle Douthwright as well as his daughter Betty Woodard.

  Family will receive relatives and friends at Salisbury Funeral Home, 3350 Salisbury Road (372-4800) on Tuesday, August 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. and from where the funeral will be held in the chapel Wednesday, August 27 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Tim MacKinnon officiating.  Interment at Middlesex Cemetery.

  If desired, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Middlesex Cemetery Fund would be appreciated by the family.

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