Verheul, William “Bill” – age 79, of Belmont, passed away September 17, 2020 in Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro.
Born in Zoetermeer, Netherlands, he was a son of the late Willem and Petronella Verheul.
Bill was a farmer and carpenter who also enjoyed hunting, fishing and being in the outdoors.
Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Janet (Mooring); children, James (Gail), Barrhead, Alta; Clint (Kari), Masstown; Heidi (Ronnie Reid), Parrsboro; Lynn (Jesse Cooper), Canning; eight grandchildren; siblings, Bep (Dr. Sietse van Zwol), West Bay; Mary (Harry Feitsma), Langley, B.C.; Nelly (Nick Noort), Burnaby, B.C.; several nieces, nephews and in-laws.
He was predeceased by siblings, Arie, Corrie (Dirk Bakker), Lanie (Bill Koops).
Cremation has taken place.
A service will be held at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to Diabetes Canada or a charity of choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of Arimathea Funeral Cooperative, Upper Musquodoboit.
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