William "Bill" Matheson 1926 - 2005 William George Matheson, of Riverview, passed away at the Moncton Hospital on Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at the age of 78. Born in Dominion #6 (Donkin), Cape Breton, he was the son of the late Robert and Sadie (MacRae) Matheson. Bill began his 44-year career with the CNR in his teens as a clerk in the Glace Bay Express Office. Throughout the years he worked in Springhill Junction, Pictou, New Glasgow, Halifax and Saint John. He retired as Operations Manager, Intermodal, Moncton, in 1987. He attended Wesley Memorial United Church and was a member of the church men's club. He was also a member of the CN Pensioners Club, the Parkinson's Support Group, and he enjoyed curling, golf and bowling. Early in his career, he was a member of the IOOF Pictou. He had a special soft spot for all children and his many pets throughout the years, as well as the pheasants and other birds who flocked to his backyard. Endlessly kind and giving, Bill was a quiet, gentle man, highly regarded by his co-workers, fellow churchgoers, and, indeed, everyone he met. He was greatly loved by his family, who will miss him dearly. Bill is survived by his devoted wife of 50 years, Betty (Godfrey); children Bill (Jane), West Dover, Dr. Leslie Matheson (Stephen Ritcey), Halifax, Arthur (Shalini) and Claire (Richard Fowler), both of Ontario, Karen (Tony Janik), Halifax, and Roderick, Riverview; his dearly loved grandchildren, Ian and Neil Matheson, Richard and Elizabeth Fowler and Alexander Matheson; sisters, Rodena (James MacLean) and Georgie MacDonald, both of Glace Bay, and Margaret (Garry Wilcox); brothers, Holmes (Sheila) and Grant (Nancy), all of Ontario; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sister Ellen MacDougall and brother Robert. There will be no visitation at his request. Funeral service will be held Saturday, May 28, at 2 pm in Wesley Memorial United Church, corner of St. George and Cameron Streets, Moncton, with Rev. Lloyd Bruce officiating. A reception will follow in the church hall. Interment will be in Halliburton Cemetery, Pictou, Nova Scotia, at a later date. In memoriams may be sent to Wesley Memorial United Church or to the Parkinson Society Canada, Maritime Region. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Riverview Funeral Home, (506)857-9544. www.tuttlefuneralhome.com