DECEMBER 4, 1919 – MARCH 6, 2022
With heavy hearts we announce Bill's passing on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at Fairview Mennonite Home. Bill passed away peacefully with his with his beloved family by his side in his 103rd year.
He is together again with his wife Jean (1990) after many years apart, his granddaughter Rachel and son-in-law Norman. Loving father of Jim (Darlene) of London, Ontario, Bill (Donna) of Calgary, Alberta and Florence Bezanson (Mark) of Airdrie, Alberta. Proud Grandpa of Beth Anas (Matt), Rob Cameron (Amanda), Chris Cameron (Kate), Megan Warne (Logan), Jordan Cameron (Sarah), Jeremy Cameron (Kimmie) and Great-Grandpa to Cameron, Kyra, Keegan, Logan, Nova, Eliana and Isaiah. Predeceased by his siblings: Florence, Margaret and Donald. Bill will be forever remembered by his extended family and friends, especially close friends Dave and Ella Mae Graydon.
Bill was born in December 1919, in Winnipeg, MB to parents, William and Annie. Bill and Jean were married in August 1946 and they served as missionaries in Africa for 34 years. Bill continued to serve at Forward Church in a variety of ways – connecting with people of all ages, praying for and encouraging others. He also served at Gleaners preparing food for those in need.
Visitation will take place on Friday, March 11, 2022 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Forward Church, 55 Franklin Blvd, Cambridge. A Funeral Service will be held the following day on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 11 a.m. with one hour of visitation beginning at 10 a.m. at Forward Church. For those unable to attend, a live stream of the service will be available by visiting www.couttsfuneralhome.com.
As expressions of sympathy, donations made in Bill's memory may be made to Forward Church or TEAM and would be greatly appreciated.
We have been blessed by his faithfulness to the Lord and to his family and friends. We could always count on his prayers. “Well done, good and faithful servant!” Matthew 25:21
