Obituary for Berten W. Willey
Southwest Harbor and Toddy Pond, Surry
Berten W. Willey, 86, on March 16, 2024, in Surry. He was born in Bar Harbor, November 29, 1937, the son of the late Guilford M. and M. Eula (Ash) Willey.
He was a bus driver for 18 years at Pemetic High School. He took over the company G. B. Willey & Sons as a stone mason, worked at David Rockfeller Estates at Ringing Point, Seal Harbor and Bartletts Island. He served many years on the Board of Selectman for the town of Southwest Harbor, 35 years of service on the Southwest Harbor Fire Department and retired as Deputy Chief.
All of the great-grandchildren made him smile every time he saw them. He enjoyed all the family gatherings at Toddy Pond.
He is survived by his son, Allen “Snap” Willey and wife Cindy; daughter, Diane Willey-Ward and husband John; grandchildren, Mike, Darren Robinson, Jennifer Sochulak and husband Clint; Derik Willey and wife Amanda; Shana Willey, Chris, Nathan and Spencer Ward; 11 great-grandchildren. Several nieces, nephews; and a great family from the Southwest Harbor Fire Department. He is predeceased by his wife, Fran Willey and brother Shirley.
A celebration of life will be held April 20,2024 1:00-3:00 at the Southwest Harbor Fire Department, 250 Main St., Southwest Harbor.
A private committal service will be held at Mt. Height Cemetery, Southwest Harbor.
Donations in Berten’s memory may be made to the Southwest Harbor Fire Association, P.O. Box 666, Southwest Harbor, 04679.
Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com
Berten W. Willey, 86, on March 16, 2024, in Surry. He was born in Bar Harbor, November 29, 1937, the son of the late Guilford M. and M. Eula (Ash) Willey.
He was a bus driver for 18 years at Pemetic High School. He took over the company G. B. Willey & Sons as a stone mason, worked at David Rockfeller Estates at Ringing Point, Seal Harbor and Bartletts Island. He served many years on the Board of Selectman for the town of Southwest Harbor, 35 years of service on the Southwest Harbor Fire Department and retired as Deputy Chief.
All of the great-grandchildren made him smile every time he saw them. He enjoyed all the family gatherings at Toddy Pond.
He is survived by his son, Allen “Snap” Willey and wife Cindy; daughter, Diane Willey-Ward and husband John; grandchildren, Mike, Darren Robinson, Jennifer Sochulak and husband Clint; Derik Willey and wife Amanda; Shana Willey, Chris, Nathan and Spencer Ward; 11 great-grandchildren. Several nieces, nephews; and a great family from the Southwest Harbor Fire Department. He is predeceased by his wife, Fran Willey and brother Shirley.
A celebration of life will be held April 20,2024 1:00-3:00 at the Southwest Harbor Fire Department, 250 Main St., Southwest Harbor.
A private committal service will be held at Mt. Height Cemetery, Southwest Harbor.
Donations in Berten’s memory may be made to the Southwest Harbor Fire Association, P.O. Box 666, Southwest Harbor, 04679.
Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com