It is with great sadness, we announce the death of William Gordon Hammond, born on June 20, 1944 in Wabana, Bell Isle, NFLD. Bill passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on September 3, 2013 at VGH.
A family service will be held at Royal Oak Burial Park on October 5th, 2013 at 12 p.m.
A celebration of Billy’s life will be held on October 5th at 2 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #172, 622 Admirals Road.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
www.mccallbros.com.
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Ruth Savage
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Ernie and Lynn Laughren So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing, our condolences to the family. He was a great guy that always had a smile and a joke for you. We are out of town so won’t be able to make the service, we will be thinking of him on the 5th.
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Ed McColm To the Hammond family, please accept my condolences.
I bet he will be setting up the tables and chairs in the “Big Hall” up there!
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Steve Wilson Sorry to hear this news! My condolences to the Hammond family. Worked many years with “Old Billy” and had lots of good times.
RIP Bill, our thoughts go with you.
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George Lucas My condolences to the Hammond family on the passing of Bill.
My memories of Bill while working for the Victoria Gas Department were of a man that did his job to the best of his ability and with a smile on his face.
He was a member of a great crew that at times worked under very difficult circumstances. Thank you Bill and rest in peace.
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Alan Jane So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing, condolences to all the family. Worked several years with Bill in the early 90’s. He always put a smile on my face, did it his way, enjoyed life for what it was, kept it simple. RIP Billllly.
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Dale,Tara,Tyler,and Kyle What can I say little buddy, you left us way to soon. Thanks for the times we had together and the things you taught us through the years. It just won’t be the same on Friday nights at the poker table, but I’m pretty sure I got Lance figured out for you…….5 3 really…..all in….your the man. Start the car Sharon I’m coming home. I love you dad…..you were true till death and you will be sadly missed.
Love Always, Dale, Tara, Tyler and Kyle
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Penny McClure My condolences to the Hammond family. Although I only knew Bill since I became a member of the Newfie Club a couple of years ago, it was not long before I had great admiration for this wonderful man. We will all miss your smiling face Bill, however, life is a journey and I am certain you are continuing that journey. You will truly be missed.
Penny McClure
Victoria ,BC
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Cory McGinness Please accept my sincere condolences to Bill’s family; our families shared many good times and memories together. While I never really got to know Bill, as the Military life took us back to Ontario, he was my Godfather. May Bill’s family find comfort and solace in the many memories with him.
With my deepest respect and sympathies,
Cory McGinness
Picton, Ontario
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Ken Pollard Sorry for your loss
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Graham and Jo-Ann Barber We are sorry to hear of Senior’s passing. Graham and I have so many great memories of Bill. He was always there with a big smile and cheerful hello. Playing darts at the Fernwood, many great ball tournaments and dances and of course his rendition of Danny boy. Cherish the memories and know Sr will always be with you.
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Mac & Jean McGinness Our sympathy to Bill’s family. We have many good memories of Bill , of shared laughs, card games and nights out. He will be missed by all who knew him, especially Robbie, Billie, Bob & Reenie.
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Patti Robinson I will miss you Bill. Wehad great times at the Eagles and lots of good laughs. No more suffering. Rest in Peace Billy.
Patti Robinson
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Marge and Don Dadswell It is with great sadness, to hear of Bill’s passing.. He leaves us with many happy memories of having a “few” at the Eagles Club. He was always the first face we saw walking into the Club. Thanks Bill for all of your hard work, you were always there to lend a helping hand! We will tip one up for you, SOCIABLE!!!
And to Bill’s families, take good care and know that he is in a better place now, our thoughts are with you all at this time.
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Blanche Brown Walsh I am so sorry to hear of Billy’s passing…he was a good friend of our family when we lived in the Valley on Bell Island Nfld…way back. I hope you enjoyed your life here on earth and have found mom & dad, and my other relatives in Heaven…..
My condolences to the Hammond family.
Blanche Brown Walsh
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The Banfield's Sweet gigging Jesus Joey, it’s just a Volkswagen, engine is in the back….. Many great memories. He always made me laugh!
Our thoughts are with you Bob, Reenie and Junior.
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Craig Sheldon Rest in Peace Joey.
Craig and Nola.
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Doreen (Hammond)VanHumbeck To the Hammond family. Sorry to hear that our cousin Billy passed away. Our condolence to the Hammond family. rest in peace.
From your cousins
Doreen, Judy, Lorne & Marion Hammond
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Daphne Ryan So sorry to hear of Billy’s passing, knew him when I was a kid on Bell Island, and his sister Rowena was a good friend…..May he REST IN PEACE…..
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GERALD AND SUSANNA CLARKE SORRY TO HEAR OF BILLS PASSING I REMBER SOME GOOD TIMES REST IN PEACE COUSIN GERALD AND SUSANNA
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Dianne Befurt & Family Our Prayers and Thoughts are with you all. God may have taken Bill away from you, but never far away from your Hearts and Minds….. Rest in Peace Bill…….Love Dianne & Family xoxo
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Max Gear & family So sad to hear about Bill’s passing. I will never forget the many good times we had growing up on Bell Island. Many found memories. Our prayers are with you and your Family. Rest in peace Billy!
Max & Family
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gerald tremblett so sorry to here of billys death,we grew up together on bell island.a lot of great memories came to me today as i read his death notice. so very sad indeed.
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Sherri Orr Forever in my heart and thoughts,you will be sadly missed and always remembered for the person you were and the love and laughter you brought to all..Rest in peace Bill…xoxo♥
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Isabel Cole (Gear) So sorry to hear about Bill. We grew up together, our houses were right next door. So many great memories. He was fa too young. You will be missed Bill! Rest in Peace. Love Isabel xoxo
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Bob Hammond You left us way too soon Billy.I miss you already Lil Joe.You were a good guy.Rest in Peace.Love Bob
I remember well the “old days” when we were all “The Gas House Gang” Bill seemed so much part of that group. So sorry to hear that he has passed.