It’s with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dad, William Joseph (Bill) Dewtie of Thorburn, on March 26, 2025 at the Aberdeen Hospital (Palliative Care Unit, New Glasgow) surrounded by his loving family at the age of 90.
He was born in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia (October 25, 1934) to the late Joseph and Margaret (Pitts) Dewtie.
Our dad retired from the Nova Scotia Liquor Commission after 20 years of service. Bill also worked for Sobeys and Atlantic Wholesale, along with owning and operating Dewtie’s Grocery in Thorburn for many years.
Bill was a long-time member of St. Ann’s Parish and Cemetery Committee, the Knights of Columbus 1667 and was a member of the Westville Garden Club.
Bill was predeceased by his loving wife, Marie (Farrell); sons: Mark and Paul; and brothers: Wallace and Francis. He is survived by his daughter, Jean (Phil) Cameron; sons: Kevin (Jan), Glen (Lesley), Christopher (Jamie); grandchildren: Stephen, Glen (Lindsay), Corey (Alex), Blair, Avery, Courtney (Adam), Dyllan, Kaebrie; and great-granddaughter, Rowan.
He’s also survived by sisters: Margaret Ann (Buddy), Joann and Kenda; brothers: John, Seymour, Frank, George and Art.
The family would like to thank the staff at Valley View Villa for making our dad's stay so welcoming. We would also like to thank his roommate, Morris McDermid, for being such a great friend.
Special thanks to the nurses and doctors on the fourth floor of the Aberdeen Hospital as well as the Palliative Care Unit for taking such great care of our dad.
The family will receive visitors on Thursday, April 3rd from 5-8 pm at R.H. Porter Funeral Home, 55 Almont Ave., New Glasgow. Knights of Columbus Council 1667 will meet at the funeral home at 8pm Thursday for prayers.
Funeral service will be held Friday, April 4th at 11am at the R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow with Fr. Peter MacDonald officiating.
Interment will take place at St. Ann’s Cemetery, Thorburn following a reception at R.H. Porter Funeral Home.
Donations may be made to Valley View Villa Recreation Fund or a charity of choice.