Mayberry, Rev. Bill

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REV. WILLIAM "BILL" JOHN MAYBERRY, beloved husband of the late Mildred Joyce Mayberry, of Lethbridge, AB passed away at St. Michael's Health Center, Palliative Care Unit on Sunday, December 27^th, 2015 at the age of 84 years.

Bill was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 19th, 1931 to Thomas and Hazel Mayberry. The family moved to Hamilton, Ontario in 1934 and to Burlington, Ontario in 1941. Bill received a Bachelor's Degree from Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire and a Divinity Degree from the University of Alberta after attending St. Stephen's College. He married Mildred Shaw in 1954 and together they served the United Churches in Valleyview; De Bolt; Kingston, Jamaica; Labrador City and Corner Brook; Sparwood; Fort Macleod and the Lethbridge Japanese United Church. Bill was interested in sports, receiving his college letter in crew. He enjoyed golf & karate and camping with his grandchildren. He painted in both watercolor and in oil. In later years he enjoyed the game of bridge. Bill is survived by his sons Peter (Sharyn) Mayberry of Winnipeg, Tim (Cheryl) Mayberry of Calgary and daughter Nancy (Kevin) O'Sullivan of Osoyoos. Bill is also fondly remembered by his grandchildren Justin, Heather, CJ, Andrew, Michael, Meaghan & Joseph and great-grandchildren Olivia, Nixon, Isla and Cole. Also left to cherish his memory is his partner Joan Molloy. He is also survived by his sisters Lynn Whitten, Suzanne McKellum and Brother Tim (Anne) Mayberry.

Friends and Relatives are invited to pay their respects to the family at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME - 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB. on Wednesday, December 30th, 2015 from 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

The Celebration of Life will be held at MCKILLOP UNITED CHURCH, 2329 - 15 Avenue South, Lethbridge, on Thursday, December 31st, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Trevor Potter officiating.

Memorial Donations may be made to the Mission and Service Fund of the United Church, 2329 - 15 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, T1K 0X5.

gDbaBaHkUPqSAjBHDk, May 2, 2016

Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I remember Rev. Mayberry's time at First United in Corner Brook with admiration and fondness. He recruited me to West Haven Camp and got me hooked--I'm still volunteering 38 years later. I remember him as "Orca" diving in and out of the water as he swam. As well, I appreciated his commitment to those less fortunate in our community. He made the world a better place.

Judy May, January 9, 2016

We are so sorry we cannot be with you today. Your Dad was a wonderful minister to us (confirming both daughters and marrying one), and a great friend. We have so many fond memories of ping pong, golf, and get togethers with your Mom and Dad. Just a few weeks ago, Bill sent us a touching message of sympathy on the passing of Bruce's Mom. We share your loss of this wonderful man.

Pam & Bruce Young, December 31, 2015

A great roll model for the community of Fort Macleod. Always that beautiful smile and friend to all.

Frank & Vicki Eden, December 31, 2015

Dear cousins, We loved Uncle Bill and always looked forward to his visits to the east with Aunt Mill. Love and miss them both. I am sorry we can't be with you today but know our thoughts are with you. I know how he enjoyed golf and one trip the two of them tried to golf at various courses on their trip here. I believe their phrase was - every one they could find! Our condolences on your loss. Love Karma and Bob

Karma & Bob Hepburn, December 30, 2015

Bill's exuberance for life was loved by the entire community of Fort Macleod.. One time riding his bicycle and conversing animatedly with someone walking on other side of the street he rode into a parked truck. Bill 'lived' with us. We loved him dearly. And from the pulpit his plea for social justice and international responsibility invited us to share in the world's work and struggles to this end; 'what we desire for ourselves, we wish for all.' Please accept our warmest sympathy, Nancy, Tim & Peter.

Delle & Joe Schmidt, December 30, 2015

I enjoyed meeting Bill and you, Joan, on the riverboat trip. I'm glad I spoke to both of you one day at Martha's House while visiting my sister.

Phyllis Cameron, December 30, 2015

Dear cousins, Our hearts and thoughts are with you at this time and we know how much Uncle Bill will be missed by all. We share wonderful memories of all the visits your mom and dad made to Ontario and cherish those times together. Wish we could be there to offer our support.

Barb & Randy Tanaka, December 29, 2015

My sincere sympathies to your family on the loss of your father and friend, Bill. He was my pastor and my patient. He was a true gentleman and accepted adversity with grace. He will be missed.

Kathryn Yamashita, December 29, 2015

Harold & Shirley Sandersom, December 29, 2015

I remember Bill and Millie with affection. Their friendship in the presbytery was very important to me. Their concern for social justice and their good humour in sometimes difficult discussions, contributed to the uplifting of the mood of the meetings. Their account of camping in the winter still brings a smile. Well done, good and faithful servants as you enter into the Joy of our Lord.

Rev. Helen Reid, December 29, 2015

I remember Bill having a bright warm smile and caring nature. His soft voice was filled with care and compassion. He and his wife serviced the church faithfully.

Rev. Donald Reid, December 29, 2015

When we had our clergy BBQ get togethers, Bill enjoyed frying the onions for the hamburgers. For 15 years he was part of a group who gathered to celebrated each others birthdays. But he hated the word games that followed, preferring card games. And he always brought the ice cream. At the coffee hour following worship services at McKillop he was very gracious and friendly with so many of the people who stayed for coffee. He took part in the interviews that brought Trevor Potter to mcKillop. His memoirs appear in an issue of the Alberta and Northwest Conference Historical Society's Journal.

Rev. Austin Fennell, December 29, 2015

Peter, Tim and Nancy: Find comfort in the many fond memories you had with your dad. He was a remarkable man . .. a loving husband and father and a friend to all he met. As I reflected on the loss to our family, I remembered so many fun times. I was flowergirl for Aunt Mil and Uncle Bill's wedding . . . summer visits to Valleyview . . . Chrissy and I visited in Sparwood and of course, the incredible gift your parents gave me when my mother passed .. . making sure that Aunt Mil got to Portland to help me with funeral arrangements, packing and celebrating mom's life. Yes, Uncle Bill was a remarkable man and he now joins a remarkable woman. Thoughts and prayers to all of you as you adjust to this loss.

Helene Hedlund, December 29, 2015

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