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William James Getty[1]

Male Abt 1923 - 2021  (98 years)


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  • Name William James Getty 
    Nickname Bill 
    Born Abt 1923  Benvarden, Dunluce Parish, Co. Antrim, NI Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 18 Jan 2021  Ancaster, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I11360  Smithwick Family Tree
    Last Modified 30 Dec 2024 

    Father William James Getty,   b. 3 Feb 1874, Benvarden, Dunluce Parish, Co. Antrim, NI Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Mother Mary Connell,   b. 14 Aug 1890, Ballyhenry, Myroe, Limavady, Co. Derry, NI Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Married 30 Oct 1919  Magilligan Presbyterian Church, 472 Seacoast Road, Limavady, Co. Derry, NI Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Family ID F3627  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Living 
    Family ID F3628  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Sources 
    1. [S868] Obituary - William Getty, (Ancaster Community Services).
      Bill Getty, of Ancaster, Ontario (formerly of Benvarden, Northern Ireland), passed away peacefully at Juravinski Hospital, Hamilton, on January 18, 2021, after a short illness. Much loved husband of Mary. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family and friends. Predeceased by his brothers John and Bertie and sisters Maude, Molly, Margaret and Francis, and grieved by many nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews from Northern Ireland, and members of Mary's family in England. Bill was the last of the "townland of Benvarden" Gettys. Bill and Mary were married in 1974 and lived in Toronto where they had met and worked together at CIL. After their retirement, they moved to Ancaster in 2000. The two of them enjoyed spending some of the winter months in Florida, Bill choosing to drive there each year. He loved his golf, playing well into his 90's. He had a great sense of humour and could charm anyone. Bill had a modest way about him - and always a kind word to go with his wonderful smile. Bill has been cremated with plans for a memorial service yet to be determined. Donations to the Salvation Army or a charity of your choice, in Bill's name, would be appreciated.

    2. [S148] IrishGenealogy.ie, https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/marriage_returns/marriages_1919/09692/5515498.pdf.