On May 20, 2008, at the age of 83,
at Norfolk General Hospital in
Simcoe. After a long and valiant
battle with cancer, he passed away
peacefully with his wife and son by
his side. Born July 20, 1924, he lived in Caledonia most of his childhood. Bill was a veteran Pilot Officer in the RCAF and served throughout WWII. A graduate of the Ontario College of Art and Design, he enjoyed a long, successful career as a commercial
artist. He was a long time resident of Oakville and a long standing and active member of the Oakville Club. Upon retiring he lived in Stoney Lake, Sundridge, Parry Sound and Fort Meyers, Florida. His final home was
in Port Rowan with his loving wife
of 60 years, Doris (nee Daniels). He will be sadly missed by Doris and his four devoted children Cynthia (Mike)Marlatt, Sue (Dave) Allison, Scott (Pat) Abbiss, Tracey (Jeff) Pearcy. Dearly loved by his 10 grandchildren Lori (David) Denniss, Sarah (John)
Rushton, Jay (Claire-Louise) Morris,Nick Marlatt, Jason and Joshua Adams, Erin (Tristan) Rees, Natasha, Tenleigh and Connor Pearcy. Proud Great-Grandad to Jack, Mia and Olivia Rushton, Laurelle Denniss, and Finley-Kate Morris. Funeral Service to take place at the Kopriva Taylor Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore
Road West, Oakville,(one block east of Kerr Street, 905-844-2600) on Friday, May 23 at 1 p.m. Visitation on Thursday, May 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.