Chilliwack – Thursday UPDATE – From Chilliwack RCMP – The 43-year-old man who was reported missing on October 14, 2024 has sadly been located deceased. The cause of his death is not considered suspicious. The RCMP offers its condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
RCMP confirm that his body was found near Clinton BC , where he was traveling to.
A GoFundMe has been set up to cover funeral expenses and to help his two children – https://www.gofundme.com/f/william-joseph-welch?utm_source=the%20abbotsford%20news&utm_campaign=the%20abbotsford%20news%3A%20outbound&utm_medium=referral
From GoFundMe:
Dear friends, family, and kind-hearted supporters. We are heartbroken to share that William Joseph Welch, a dedicated father of two wonderful boys: Jaden (18) and Logan (16) was fatally killed in a motor vehicle accident on Thanksgiving weekend. His loss leaves a profound void in the lives of his children and all of us who knew him. Will was a loving father who devoted his life to providing for and mentoring his boys. He always put his family first, and his absence will be felt deeply. As the family navigates this unimaginable loss, we want to ensure that Logan and Jaden have the support they need during this difficult time.
ORIGINAL STORY – RCMP is seeking public assistance in locating 43-year-old William Welch, who was reported missing on October 14, 2024.
William is described as:
- Caucasian male
- 43 years
- 5’ 10″ (178 cm)
- 196 lbs (89 kg)
- Brown hair
- Brown eyes
William drives a white 2016 Dodge Ram 3500 pickup, British Columbia license plate RH2686 and was heading to Clinton, BC.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of William Welch is urged to contact their local police, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
File # 2024-45253
