MATHESON, William "Billie" – 99, of Big Marsh Rd, River Denys, passed away on Thursday May 16, 2013, after a brief illness. Born in River Denys Center, Inverness Co., he was the son of the late Kenneth and Kate (MacInnis) Matheson. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Mary (MacPherson); sons, Kennie; Malcolm (Elizabeth); daughter, Katherine (Dannie); daughter in law, Anita; grandchildren, Christopher, Daniel, Colleen, and Erin; brother, Donald John and nephews, William, Duncan and Murdock. Predeceased by brothers, Alexander and Daniel and half sister, Annie Mae. Billie lived his whole life in the same family farm house where he was born. His occupations were wide and varied but primarily his work was as a farmer, sawyer, and school bus driver. Where he neared retirement, he took up fiddling, learning to read and play music at an age when most are winding down. He played extensively throughout Cape Breton and beyond, at one point even playing for the Queen. Fiddling, fishing, friends and family filled his later years. Visitation for Billie will be from 2-8 p.m. Saturday May 18th, in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Whycocomagh. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Sunday, from River Denys Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Andrew MacDonald officiating. Burial to follow in the Upper River Denys Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Upper River Denys Cemetery Fund. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com Visitation Information Visitation Saturday, May 18, 2013 Visitation Time 2-8 p.m. Visitation Location Dennis Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Whycocomagh Service Information Service Date Sunday, May 19, 2013 Service Time 1 p.m. Service Location River Denys Presbyterian Church Burial Information Burial Date Sunday, May 19, 2013 Burial Time following the funeral service Burial Location Upper River Denys Cemetery