William "Bill" Motherway

William "Bill" Motherway obituary, Bordentown, NJ

William "Bill" Motherway

William Motherway Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bordentown Home for Funerals on Oct. 1, 2025.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William (Bill) Motherway of Columbus, New Jersey, who passed away on June 23, 2024, at the age of 86. He touched the lives of many with his kindness, generosity, and unwavering love. He loved spending time with family and friends and had several interests including travel, sports and the arts.
Bill was predeceased by, his daughter Cynthia Motherway Mertz; his parents, Denis Motherway and Marie Moylan Motherway; his sisters Mary Beverly and Frances Carbone; his brothers Denis Motherway and Joe Motherway
He is survived by : his wife Joan Motherway; his son Scott Motherway and his wife Maryanne Buck Motherway; his grandson Brandon Motherway; his brothers James Motherway, John Motherway, Martin Motherway, Gerard Motherway, Patrick Motherway; his sisters Betty Quinn and Maureen Manzo.
Donations may be made in Bill's memory to American Cancer Society P.O. Box 6704 Hagerstown, MD 2174.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11a.m. June 27, 2024, at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church located at 45 Crosswicks St., Bordentown, NJ. Calling hours will be held at the Bordentown Home for Funerals, 40 Crosswicks St. Bordentown, NJ on Wednesday June 26 from 5:30 ~ 8:30 pm and Thursday morning 9:30 ~ 10:15 am. Burial will follow at Bay View Cemetery Hosford Avenue & Stillwell Road Leonardo, New Jersey, USA.
Arrangements are under the direct care and supervision of Robert L. Pecht, Bordentown Home for Funerals 40 Crosswicks St. Bordentown, NJ 08505. Please go to Bill's Book of memories page at www.Bordentownhomeforfunerals.com to upload a picture, light a candle, order flowers, make a donation or offer condolences to the family.
For family and friends who cannot attend Bill's Mass, please click on the link below to watch via Mary Mother of the Church Parish- Live Stream Service https://mmotcp.org/ To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of William "Bill" Motherway, please visit our Tree Store.

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Bordentown Home for Funerals

40 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505

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