July 22, 1923 – May 13, 2014
Passed away peacefully surrounded by family. William was the devoted husband of Nora; loving father to Susan and Gina; father-in-law to Tom and Paul; grandfather to Brittany, Jaryd, Aaron and Aisha; great-grandfather to Londyn. Born in Poland, William emigrated to Canada at the age of 7 with his mother, Polly and sister, Mary to join their father, Naum, who had previously come to Manitoba, Canada. Three more siblings, Stephen, Nettie and Frank were born in Canada. In 1942, he joined the Navy and served Canada until 1945. He settled on Vancouver Island where he met Nora (married 67 years) and together raised their family. He started a painting apprenticeship with the Provincial Government where he became foreman and worked for 35 years. He spent many years of his retirement travelling with Nora, visiting friends and family and enjoying playing golf. He will be sadly missed and forever in our hearts. Love you always dad!
Private Graveside Service. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
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Pauline shpiruk
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Alice Hagon..Maureen and family With sincere sympathy in the loss of your husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
Thinking of you during this very difficult time.
May precious memories carry you through all the tomorrows.
With love..caring..and friendship..Alice Hagon..Maureen and family xo
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Carol Harman Nora and Gina and Susan and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies. Uncle Bill was a great man. I am so glad we were able to come visit for the family reunion a few years ago. Uncle Bill taught me all about horse racing. He even helped me win a few races. We chatted on the phone over the years and I will miss those call. Love to all the family.
Niece Carol Harman
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Mary Deminick Nora and family,
Bill was the greatest older brother anyone could have asked for. He was always a gentleman and never had a bad word to say about anyone. I am glad we got to talk so much on the phone over the years. I will miss him dearly. All my sympathy to you all.
Love Bill’s sister Mary Deminick
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Linda Jones Dear Nora Susan Gina and your family
I am sorry to read of the loss of your dad. It’s been along time ago when we were last in touch. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Favorite memories were swimming at crystal pool and of course the best plums in the neighbourhood.
Linda Jones (nee Schmit)
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Kathy Bellemare Dear Aunt Nora and family – It is sad that Uncle Bill is gone. We have good memories of him – including his joy at treating us to that special meal – fish and chips! He was always so kind and thoughtful when we visited. We enjoyed talking with him on the phone over the years. Sixty seven years of marriage – wow! He will be missed.
Love Kathy, Regent, Andrea and Adam
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Mrs. Marge McGowan second message from overseas relations:
Saddened at the news of Bill’s death – we are with you in our thoughts and prayers – May O’Brien, John Wright and Elizabeth O’Brien. – Southport England cousins.
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Mrs. Marge McGowan Dear Nora and family -Sharing in your sadness at Bill’s passing. While I did not know him well the several times I was with both of you I was impressed by his gentle happy nature. You have many wonderful memories to ease your loss in the months to come.
Love, cousin Marge
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Margo Matwychuk Dear Nora and family, my deepest sympathies in your loss of Bill. He was a welcoming and generous neighbor, sharing stories of the neighborhood and juicy plums. With my condolences, Margo
Dear Nora – our deepest sympathy on the loss of dear husband Bill – you can always cherish the wonderful years of married life that you shared together – it was nice talking to you and you will now carry on thinking of wonderful times you shared together – bill may be gone but memories will last forever (From Frank & Pauline