Indian Island – William "Bill" Betters Sr., 82, went home to be with The Lord, With his beloved wife of 63 years, Vivian, and his granddaughter, Gabrielle by his side, on May 3, 2024. Bill was born in Greenbush on February 8, 1942, the son of Aldamond and Sarah (Page) Betters. Bill grew up in Greenbush one of thirteen children. He attended Helen S. Dunn school, being one of the first people in the school every morning to start the fire to provide heat during the winter, earning a nickel a day for his work. Like out of the movie Grease, one fate filled Summer, he met the love of his life Vivian Ketch at the Springfield fair, and the rest was history. They dated three years before they wed on January 21, 1961, a day that was filled with love and even snow. Bill and Vivian did everything together and one of his passions he enjoyed was taking train rides with his wife throughout New England and even into Canada. Bill was a proud member of the Penobscot Nation he enjoyed time on the island, and the friends that he had there. Bill was a life long member of the NRA. Even though he hadn't hunted in many years, he enjoyed target shooting. He taught his son and daughter how to shoot, and everything he knew about firearm safety. Bill was a man of faith and he was a lifelong communicant of Faith Bible Church in Greenbush. He enjoyed crafting canes, walking sticks and lighthouses in his spare time. He loved watching wildlife, from the birds to the neighbor's dogs, anything wild and free he enjoyed watching them go about their business. In addition to his parents, Bill is predeceased by his son, William Betters Jr.; his siblings, Ernest Betters, Rita LeBreton, Beatrice Benard, Thelma Betters, Baby Betters, Ronald Betters, Norris Betters, Fern Betters, Clarence Betters, Reginald Betters and Beverly Betters. He is survived by his wife, Vivan Betters; his daughter, Darlene Enman and her husband, Dan; grandchildren, Nathan Betters, Nicole Rolfing, Aaron Betters, Cherry Lace Poirier and Gabrielle Dana Drew; 10 great grandchildren; brother, Gary Betters and his wife, Flossie and many nieces and nephews all were very much loved by Bill. A service celebrating Bill's life will take place at Faith Bible Church in Greenbush on August 17th. We are in the process of scheduling a sacred fire to be held from August 14, 15, & 16 at the pavilion on the Penobscot Nation Island. The family wishes to thank Gentiva hospice for their care, compassion and support during Bill's decline in health.