Obituary of William Gerard Follett Jr.

William Gerard Follett Jr., “Bill”; originally from Ship Harbour, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021 at the Placentia Health Centre, age 60 years, in the presence of his loving family, after a 15 year journey with Cancer, that he faced every day with strength and determination. Predeceased by his parents, Mary Anne and William Follett Sr., brothers-in-law, Fred Jackson and Martin Griffiths; nephew, Carter Follett. Bill will be forever loved and remembered by his devoted spouse, Eleanor Cheeseman Barry. Together they shared and enjoyed a passion for travel. Also left with treasured memories, his children; Megan (Ricky) and William; his two precious grandchildren, Violet and Levi, whom he loved and adored; siblings, Beatrice, Priscilla, Anne Marie, Brenda (Dale), Deborah, Wanda (Jim), Roslyn (Craig), Maxine (Greg), Derek (Kim), Craig (Cathy) and Michael (Dawn); 26 nieces and nephews. Also left with treasured memories are Eleanor’s son, James (Cel), sister, Elizabeth (Sonya), brother Michael (Hazel) along with a number of other relatives and friends. Flowers gratefully accepted. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Coombs Funeral Home, Placentia. The family will be accepting visitors at the Funeral Home on Monday, May 24th from 3 – 8 p.m. Visitation will take place in accordance with COVID restrictions and protocol, No more than 20 people permitted in the wake room at a time. Physical distancing is required. A service, to celebrate Bill’s life, will be held at the Coombs Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, May 25th, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. By Invitation only Service will be livestreamed...... click on the above livestreaming link to join Interment to follow at Coombs Memorial Cemetery, Southeast, Placentia May your footprints always be seen on the white sandy beaches on the Myan Riviera.