Bill passed away following a battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Liz, son Dave (Willow), daughter Teresa (Allan), grandchildren Ethan, Bennett, and Heidi, sister Norma, aunts, cousins, and many friends in Victoria and the Cowichan Valley.
Bill worked for many years for Woodward’s Stores then ran Madrona Lawn and Garden Care. He loved his retirement in Chemainus which he spent carving and fishing.
Many thanks to the staff on 7B at Victoria General Hospital.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Chemainus Harvest House Food Bank, PO Box 188, 9814 Willow Street, Chemainus BC, V0R 1K0.
A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Patrick’s Church, 2060 Haultain Street, Victoria, BC on Friday, July 5, 2019 at 12:10 pm.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
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Dave Lindley
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Patti & Gary Woodcock Dear Liz & family,
We only found out a few days ago that Bill had passed away and want to extend our sympathies to you. It is never easy to lose a loved one, our thoughts & prayers are with you.
With sincere sympathy,
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Veda Mata THINKING OF YOUR FAMILY IN THIS PRECIOUS TIME OF TRANSITION.
AS A FATHER OF ONE IF MY DAUGHTER ORIOLE’S BEST FRIENDS,TERESA, BILL WAS A WONDERFUL FATHER IMAGE FOR HER. I AM SO THANKFUL FOR THAT. I AM SAD TO HEAR OF HIS PASSING AND I OFFER MY CONDOLENCES AS WELL AS LOVE AND LIGHT BLESSINGS TO YOUR WHOLE FAMILY.
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Cheryl Dougherty Sincere condolences to entire family.
Regards,
Cheryl Dougherty
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Jennifer Dear Liz and family,
Les and I send our deepest condolences. Bill was a great big presence, a real salt of the earth gentleman, and we are so sad to hear of his passing. We will always remember his great laughter, his honest friendship, and we send you all our love during this difficult time.
Les & Jennifer
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Suzanne Morris I’m thinking of you and your family at this very difficult time. Big hugs Teresa. ❤️❤️
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Lainy & Bill McGraw Dear Liz & family, our sincere condolences along with hugs! Bill was such a great man, Bill & I cherish the times we visited you!
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Cat Kastrinakis Teresa,
Sending all of my love and condolences to you and yours. Big hugs. xo
Cat, Luc and Malcolm
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Christina Smylitopoulos Dearest Liz and Teresa. Sending love from the Smyli-Popoviches. All our best to you and your family.
Dear Liz
Shelagh and I now live in PEI and was just thinking of Bill last night and our days at Woodward’s and some of the parties in our earlier days and decided to look him up only to find his obituary. I was so sorry to hear of his passing and wished to pass on our condolences.
Dave and Shelagh Lindley