William Kanigan

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of William (Bill) Kanigan on August 11, 2015. Bill will be remembered by his wife of 68 years, Elsie, his daughter Doreen (Gary) Cooper and son Steve (Laura) Kanigan. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Bill (Rose), Brenda (Tony), Becky (Clay), Ashley (Neil) and Mackenzie, as well as 10 great grandchildren, Isabella, Kennedie, Mikaela, Maxwell, Basil, Cooper, Calder, Coburn, Ellie and Eryn. Bill is also remembered by his four brothers and their wives, Alec (Mary) Kanigan, Fred (Elsie) Chernoff, John (Lucy) Chernoff, Paul (Jessie) Chernoff and numerous nieces and nephews. Bill was predeceased by his son William Jr. in 1965. Bill had many occupations throughout his life. As a young man he was a fruit picker, logger and a labourer at Inland Gas. As an Entrepreneur, Bill and Elsie opened up a restaurant and bakery, retiring as a Baker in 1982. Bill enjoyed his retirement gardening, fishing, mushroom picking, garage sale-ing, picking up golf balls collecting and spending time with family. Playing cards and going to the casino were also things he enjoyed.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Schoening Funeral Service on Monday August 17, 2015 at 1:30 PM with a reception to follow. No Flowers by request.