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William Colpitts

In Memory of
William
Colpitts
2020
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Sherwood's Funeral Home
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Obituary for William Colpitts

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William “Billy” Colpitts of Norton, NB, which occurred on March 24, 2020 at his home. He was born in Mercer Settlement, NB, on October 9, 1941, he was a son of the late Herbert and Margaret (Mercer) Colpitts.

Billy is survived by his loving wife Treva (Legassie) Colpitts; children: Kathy (Paul) Cosman, Anne Marie (Gordie) Snyder, Lorna (Darrel) Raven; step-children: Steven Jefferies, Micheal (Jean) Jefferies, April Thompson (Eric Daigle) and Gary (Loranda) Thompson; grandchildren: Katelyn, William, Ashley (Jed), Abby, Jessica, Brandon, Clint, Megan, Marty (Kayte), Andrew (Amy), Sara, Alex, Gage, Zefram, Arist; great-grandchildren: Heather, Zane and Mya; sisters: Edna (Jim) Chown of Sussex, Shirley McLeod of Saint John, Barbara (Rick) Dennison of Sussex, and Linda Colpitts of Norton; brother Hallie Colpitts (Janet Main) of Sussex, NB; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.

Billy was predeceased by his parents Herbert and Margaret Colpitts and wife Thelma (Jan) Colpitts.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Sherwood’s Funeral Home and Life Tribute Centre (506-839-2156), 18 Scovil Road, Norton, NB, with times and dates to be announced.

Memorial donations in memory of Billy may be made to the memorial of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences to the family and donations may be made through SherwoodsFuneralHome.com
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