WELCH, William Goudy "Billy" - 82, of Westport, NS passed away Sunday, August 7, 2011 at home. Born in Boston, he was a son of the late Lawrence Huddy and Gertrude Ma (Thompson) Welch. Billy was a lifelong fisherman and just loved fishing since he was a young boy. He was a devoted Christian and Deacon of the Westport Baptist Church and a past member of the Westport Fire Department. Billy loved children and was known as Uncle Billy to all the young people in the community. He loved his camp, and enjoyed his times there with his beloved dog Skipper. He is survived by his wife, the former Carol Morehouse; daughters, Heather Delsey (Chris Pasley), Kemptville, ON; Joy (Vincent) Stuart, Meteghan; Sandra (Yves) Couture, Blainville, QC; Verna Tatton, Meteghan; son, Harold (Eileen) Tatton, Tusket; sisters, Connie Bisson and Lorraine Bezant, both of Westport; brothers, Glen (Beth) Welch; Lawrence Pete (Dolores) Welch and Philip (Grace) Welch, all of Westport; grandchildren, Spencer Welch; Taylor Welch and Samantha Couture and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his son Michael. Visitation will be from 2-4PM Tuesday, August 9, 2011 in the Westport Baptist Vestry where the funeral service will be held 2:30PM Wednesday, August 10, 2011 with Pastor David Ingersoll officiating. Interment will be in Woodside Cemetery, Westport. Donations in Billys memory may be made to the Westport Baptist Church, Canadian Cancer Society The Lodge That Gives or Northern Canada Evangelical Mission. Arrangements have been entrusted to Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main Street, (902) 825-3448. On-line condolences may be made through: www.middletonfuneralhome.com