William G. Betters

He was born and raised in McKeesport, Pennsylvania and lived in Chicago, Cleveland, Boston, and Denver while pursuing his career with United Airlines. He graduated from Northeastern University in 1972 with a BA in Business Administration. He worked as a mechanic and a manager for United Airlines for 37 years, retiring in 1993. He commuted between Denver and Marblehead MA for 13 years. An avid sportsman, he loved the outdoors, boating, fishing, camping and hunting and was active in the Boys Scouts for many years. He was highly active in the Retired United Airlines Employees Association as President of the Northeast Chapter and the Assistant Vice President of Conventions for the National Board. He was also active in the Marblehead Yacht Club, serving on the Board and as Commodore. He loved travelling abroad with his wife and spending time with all of his extended family. He was a caring and devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle and great friend to many.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Bill and daughter-in-law Brenda and Granddaughters Rachael and Rebecca. Bill is survived by his brother Richard and sister Mary Ann. He was predeceased in death by his Mother Nellie and Father George and siblings John, James, Jenny, Dominic, George, Thomas, Nancy, and Dolores.

Bill’s Funeral Service will be held in the Eustis & Cornell Funeral Home, 142 Elm Street, Marblehead, MA 01945 on Thursday at 1pm with family and friends gathering at 11am prior to the service. Visiting Hours will be Wednesday, May 13 from 5pm to 8pm at Eustis & Cornell Funeral Home, 142 Elm Street, Marblehead, MA 01945. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill’s memory may be made to Doctors Without Borders, 333 7th Ave., New York, NY 10001-5004 or www.doctorswithoutborders.org or to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312 or www.diabetes.org.