Mr William McWatters
William (Billy) MBE
(Hawick)
Peacefully at home on 30th September 2024, Billy, loving brother to Janette and Anne, much loved uncle and great uncle to his nephews and nieces. Service at Beattie’s Acorn Chapel, Hawick on Wednesday 23rd October at 12.45pm, interment thereafter at Wilton Cemetery at 1.30pm. All friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please.
Funeral Service
Location
Beattie's Acorn Chapel
John Beattie & Sons
Weensland Road
Hawick
TD9 9NW
Date & Time
12:45pm Wed 23rd Oct 2024
Burial Service
Location
Wilton Cemetery, Hawick
Date & Time
1:30pm Wed 23rd Oct 2024
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Condolences
Billy wrote
12th Oct 2024
sad to see you pass, we knew each other since we were just laddies.
Mary Jane wrote
11th Oct 2024
Bill has been friends of my family since 1980 when he brought his Duke of Edinburgh gold winners to New England USA. He was the one who introduced our dughter, Laura to Thomas Lindley Pittman, a gold award sinner with the 1984 group who has been our son-in-law for 34 years! We loved keeping in touch on Facebook through the years. Rest in peace dear Bill. You will be missed! Mary Jane Ditzler and family
Jason wrote
11th Oct 2024
Was so sad to hear that bill had past he was an amazing man. he introduced me to the duke of Edinburgh awards back in 1998 and thereafter we remained friends always had odd jobs for me to do and always spoilt my kids you will be sorely missed. Especially your punch and Judy shows
Dorothy wrote
10th Oct 2024
I was so sad to hear of Billy’s death. What an incredible and charitable man he was. Our paths crossed in 1984 when I was chosen for The Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award winners trip to Longmeadow,, Massachusetts, with a group of Scots. Our trip included a tour down the east coast states with a visit to the White House, a reception at the British Embassy and being part of the 4th of July, parade. So memorable, and so many wonderful friendships were forged that I have kept to this day… including Billy. My condolences go out to his family and friends.
Mary wrote
10th Oct 2024
So sad to hear about the passing of Bill myself and my husband children thought the world of him.he will be missed by so many people.xx
Derek wrote
10th Oct 2024
Treasured memory of chauffeuring Billy around the Borders 50 years ago to his childrens Christmas shows, especially the one in Peebles Hydro where I was his 'assistant' due to his usual one being ill. He wasn't able to drive the car he had hired from my dad for whatever reason. Lovely man
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