Bill was born on November 28, 1922 in Victoria, BC. He passed away in Victoria after a short illness on October 30, 2011. Bill was predeceased by his wife, Winnie; brother, Austin; sisters, Joan, Kay and Lana. Bill is lovingly remembered by his children, Martin, Janice, Marlene (Karen) and Bernice; his brothers, Soo (Florence), Jack, Jim (Ida); his sisters, Joyce (Ben) and May (Ed) as well as extended family and friends. Special thanks to the Staff at the Gorge Road Hospital – Waterview Unit for their loving care.
Funeral Service will be held in MCCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson & Vancouver Streets in Victoria on Friday, November 4, 2011 at 1:00 pm with interment to follow at Royal Oak Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC and Yukon, 1212 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3V2 or to Victoria Hospitals Foundation, Wilson Block, 1952 Bay Street, Victoria, BC, V8R 1J8. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
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We are very sorry to hear of William’s passing. We have many fond memories of Bill from the grocery store at Moss and May. When we lived on Bond st., we would stop in regularly and it was always a treat to be greeted by Winnie, Bill, or Janice with such warmth and kindness. Chinese New Year was a favorite time for my sister and I, down the hill to the store we would go, where Bill would be waiting with a nice shiny Loonie for each of us, enclosed in a beautiful decorative envelope.
We lost our father and husband, Brian, earlier this year so we understand what a sad and difficult time this can be. May memories of love shared and time spent together help you through these next days, months, years.
Our thoughts and condolences are with you.