Winooski – Ernest "Bill" Billings, III 68, partner of Cathy Langlais passed away the 9th of October 2025 at the UVM Medical Center.

He was born June 24, 1957, in Burlington, the son of the late Ernest (Jr) and Jacqueline (Jackie) Billings. Bill was married to the late Doreen Newton Billings

Bill was a jack of all trades that worked in various capacities including; Meat Cutter, Auto Mechanic, and at Woodbury Lumber Yard. He was best known for working at Bob's Bike Shop.

Bill was a father, grandfather, brother (which he always referred to himself as this is Big Brother Bill to his brothers and sisters), and friend to many.

He loved to cook and was known for his baked beans. He loved going to his good friend Earls' house. He also loved fishing, football, racing, and wrestling. His passion was to fix many of his family and friends' cars.

He is survived by his partner and caregiver Cathy Langlais. His son Bill Billings and his Fiancée Melissa Cote, son Shayne Newton and wife Heather, daughter Brandi Austin and husband Seth, daughter Jenn Billings and partner Mike Steel, son Tyler Brandon, and daughter Sara Langlais. He also leaves behind his grandchildren Jacob, Will, Caleb, Keegan, Randall, Brianna, Bentley, Kalub and Sophia, and great-grandchildren Perth, June, and Riverah;his brother Rod Billings and his dear friend Marianne, a former sister-in-law Marianne, brother Brian Billing and wife Natalie, sister Kim Billings, brother Tom Billings and former wife Vickie, John Billings and wife Bev, sister Holly Wells and husband Scott, and sister-in-law Julie. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Bill is also survived by many friends too many to mention but we would like to mention some. Stevie Billings (cousin), Buddy Lawrence, Bobby Miller, Tammy Richie, and we cannot forget to mention his dog Chico (who was his companion through this hard-fought battle).

He is predeceased by his parents Ernest and Jackie Billings, his wife Doreen Newton Billings, brother Bruce Billings, brother David Billings, sister-in-law Kim Limoges Billings, and best friend Earl Richie. Also, Cathy's sister Carol. He is also predeceased by his dogs Harley and Buddy.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Cathy Langlais for taking care of him and for advocating for him while he could not do that.

The family would also like to thank his brother Rod for the countless hours and days that he would spend doing for Bill and Cathy at a moment's notice. He would get a call, and he would drop everything and run over there. Thanks Rod, we appreciate you!!!

The family also thanks Jason Barnier and brother Tom for getting that phone call and running over to help take care of whatever needed to be done. Also, a huge shoutout to Miller 5th floor staff for the care and support they gave to Bill and family during this difficult time.

Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, October 15, from 5-7pm at LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main St., Winooski. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 16 at 12:00pm at the Funeral Home with burial to follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Burlington. To send condolences to his family please visit www.vtfuneralhomes.com.