William Sterling Betts

Veteran WW2, Chief Petty Officer

May 31, 1919 to May 17, 2015

Born in Bangor, PEI.

William Sterling Betts passed quietly in his sleep on the afternoon of Sunday May 17th. A loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Maude Reid of Newfoundland. Sterling leaves behind his three sons, Richard (Donna), Donald (Denise Reynolds), Alan (Tina); Grandchildren Graham (Sarah Mitton), Heather Battle (Luke), Karen Woodman (Leigh), Lisa Perry (Paul), Stephanie Morin (Jamie), Emma; Great Grandchildren, Ashleah and Claire Betts, Ryan, Cole and Mason Battle, and Jacob Woodman.

Loved and dearly missed by his sister Della Birt; extended family, Jean and Bob, Robert and Ryan Foster; Pat and Mike Galarneau.

We would like to extend a huge thank you to the Atrium at Kew Beach. To all the staff and tenants who welcomed Sterling with open arms, and made him feel like he was 'home' for the past 17 months. We cannot say enough how much we appreciate how well he was cared for.

Friends may call to Jerrett Funeral Home, 660 Kennedy Road, Scarborough, on Wednesday, May 20, for visitation from 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel on Thursday May 21, 2015, at 11 a.m., followed by interment Pine Hills Cemetery.

We think of you inside us,

We often speak your name,

But all we have are memories,

And your picture in a frame,

Your resting place we visit,

And lay flowers there with care,

And no one knows the heartache,

as we turn and leave you there.