Bill passed away on November 3, 2023, in the home where he lived and raised his family since 1959. Born, March 31, 1932, in Hanna, AB, he moved to Victoria, BC, in 1947, where he met the love of his life, Doris Mae (nee Flett), and married her on May 15, 1954. He is survived by Doris and his six children, Norm (Anna), Donna, Ron (Lori), Millie, Terry (Lisa), Gord (Marie), 11 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren – each of whom he was proud and loved with all his heart.
Family and friends were “everything” to Bill and he fostered caring relationships with a multitude of people of all ages and walks of life. He dearly loved his two sisters, Millie (Fred-deceased) and Evelyn (Steve) and their families; he also wholly welcomed Doris’ family and embraced them as his, sharing many memorable family occasions throughout the years. Celebrations have always been very large gatherings at the Wickett household!
Bill was a proud, and the longest serving, member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 324. He also had many years of enjoyment with his fishing, bowling, curling, and golfing “buddies.” He will be missed!
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Delta Hotel – Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort, Arbutus Ballroom, 100 Harbour Road, Victoria, on Sunday, November 26, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, so that those who knew Bill can come and share their stories and memories of him with his family and friends.
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I met Bill and his wife, Doris, in the early 1990s at their home in Victoria. I remember many fun and insightful conversations with Bill around their kitchen nook. I especially loved his sense of humour, his generosity and his delight in hosting his family and friends when they visited. Thanks to their daughter and my dear friend, Donna, I stayed with the Wicketts many times through the years and was always welcomed as part of their family. When I lived in their house for a couple of weeks in 2018, Bill ‘put up’ with my singing in their basement when I was practicing at full volume to prepare for a house concert. With a twinkle in his eye, Bill said that ‘it was no problem as he would just turn down his hearing aids’!! I am filled with precious memories as I reflect on my experiences in the Wickett household. Sending my love to all the family and wishing Bill well in his next adventure in Spirit.
In gratitude for the gift of Bill,
Judy (Armstrong)
My heartfelt condolences to the family.
I am sorry sad to hear of you beloved fathers passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this most difficult time.
My heart goes out to this beautiful family another James bay legend has left us but not forgotten forever in our hearts and memories, who did not love this man!
Condolences to the Wickett family, Bill was a good man, always had the time for anyone
Condolences to all the family, what a wonderful man.
Rest in peace…
Chris Arden and family.
Poppa, what a sweet heart!.
Always welcoming. I used to be at his house almost every day. And I never knocked on the door!
He always had a cheeky joke to share. He shall be greatly missed by all of us. Rest easy poppa
I always knew Bill as Mr. Wickett. He was always pleasant to us friends of his children, even when we were up to no good! My deepest condolences to all of the family at this sad time.
Donna Hall
A beautiful, kind and caring man, always making people feel welcome and lighting up the room with his sense of humor. The one thing that stood out the most to me about this precious man was his unwavering Love for his Doris. It touched me deeply. God Speed Bill.
Whether walking passed his family home, the ball park or see him elsewhere will always be Mr. Wickett. I will remember him fondly and with a smile across my face. He was a caring man who watched out for not only his kids but the rest of us in the neighborhood helping us when we fell off our bikes, roller skates or skateboards coming down the hill in front if their house. It was our pleasure to have been one of the lucky ones to have known him growing up!
Rest now Mr. Wickett! Donna & Wade Robinson (nee Jeffrey)