William Kenneth Bertrand, 83 of Wilson Borough, PA died Sunday, February 21, 2021. Born September 21, 1937 in Easton he was a son of the late Jennie (Lippincott) and Kenneth Bertrand. He was a 1955 graduate of Easton High School and attended Penn State. He was the sales manager for Kinney Shoes for many years before retiring and the music director, pianist/organist for several area churches. Bill was a member of St. Peter’s UCC, Tatamy where he served on Consistory and as an Elder and “chief pie maker”. A passion for music, he was also active with the Easton Musical Arts Chorus.
He is survived by his children: Jeffry Bertrand (wife Margaret) of Wall Twp., NJ, Jennifer L. Bertrand of Palmer Twp., PA; sister: Laura Diehl of Bath, PA; 3 grandchildren: Michael, James, Megan; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters: Helen Evans and Dorothy Jones.
Services are private with interment in the Northampton Memorial Shrine. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance at ccalliance.org or the Trevor Project at thetrevorproject.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Dana
February 23, 2021 at 7:36 pm
Bill was an amazing guy for the small amount of time I got to know him at the office. His humor always made me smile even when I was having a bad day. At the holidays we were comparing what place had the best pies since he didn’t have the strength to make them himself. He will be missed but he is no longer in pain, Prayers to the family for strength and healing during this time.
Dana
Lisa
February 24, 2021 at 8:17 am
He is forever in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers to you all.
Laurie
February 24, 2021 at 9:48 am
My sympathies to Bills family. I was friends with and worked for Bill at Kinney shoes through high school and college, there was never a dull moment with Bill ! He was a generous man who always opened his home to friends and family on holidays and never failed to shower you with gifts. Rest well and may Gid bless.
Karen
February 24, 2021 at 12:06 pm
We will greatly miss Bill here at the medical office, he always made me laugh. Every time I would go to give him his medication, he would say “on no here she comes, she always wants my money”… Forever in our hearts, but no longer in pain- be free Bill and go dance with Mickey Mouse.
Bob Johnson
February 25, 2021 at 9:11 pm
Jeff / Jennifer
So sorry to hear about your dad, I remember a lot of fun times with your dad and your whole family. Hope all the best for everyone.
Bob Johnson
Kim Kraus Schlemmer
February 26, 2021 at 12:36 am
Mr. Bertrand was a wonderful man! I met him through his daughter, but probably knew him longer as the happy shoe guy! He made shoe shopping a real experience with his great big smile and his honest opinions! I always recall being excited to see his holiday porch displays! We always begged my mom to take the long way home from the laundromat just to see his house! I offer my condolences to the entire family as they mourn the his passing. I have no doubts he truly is smiling down from heaven.
Jeanne Moore
February 28, 2021 at 10:24 am
I only had the pleasure of meeting your Mr. B once many moons ago. What I remember most is a kind man and seeing where Jennifer gets her spunk from ❤️ Now at peace with God 🙏