William (Bill) McKinnon

To follow the path God made for me.

I took His hand when I heard Him call.

I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day,

To love, to laugh, to work or play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way,

For I found peace at last, that day.

If my parting has left a void,

Then fill it with remembering joy.

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,

Oh yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with hearts of sorrow.

My wish for you is the hope of tomorrow.

My life’s been full, I’ve savored much,

Good friends, good times,

a loved one’s touch.

Perhaps my time seemed much too brief,

Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.

Lift up your heart and share with me,

God wants me now --- He’s set me free.

When I come to the end of the road

And the sun has set for me

I want no rites in a gloom-filled room,

Why cry for a soul set free?

Miss me a little but not too long,

And not with your head bowed low,

Remember the love that we once shared.

Miss me . . . but let me go.

For this is a journey that we all must take,

And each must go alone.

It’s all a part of the master plan

A step on the road to home.

When you are lonely and sick of heart,

Go to the friends we know,

And bury your sorrow in doing good deeds,

Miss me . . . but let me go.

When I must leave you

For a little while-

Please do not grieve

And shed wild tears

And hug your sorrow to you

Through the years,

But start out bravely

With a gallant smile;

And for my sake and

In my name live on

And do all things the same,

Feed not your loneliness

On empty days,

But fill each waking hour

In useful ways,

Reach out your hand

In comfort and in cheer

And I in turn will comfort you

And hold you near;

And never, never

Be afraid to die,

For I am waiting for you in the sky!

MCKINNON, William (Bill) – Peacefully surrounded by family, at the Sault Area Hospital on Sunday, November 3, 2013 at the age of 93. Beloved husband of the late Helen, and best friend and loving partner of Marion Fleron. Dear father of John (Virginia), Mary Smith (Garr), Margaret Roess (Dieter) and Bob (Vicki). Proud grandfather of Katie (Brent), Jamie, Alison (fiancé Wes), Megan, Stephen (Lorraine), Marnie (fiancé Andy), Leslie, Kelly and great grandfather of Liam. Brother of the late Jean McIntyre (late Ken) and the late Janet Shanks (late Al). Bill will be fondly missed by his many nieces and nephews and all of the Marion’s Family. Bill was born in Thessalon and raised in Dayton. Following his service in World War II, Bill settled in Sault Ste. Marie where he began a career that spanned 33 years at an accounting firm now known as KPMG Chartered Accountants. Over the years Bill was actively involved with numerous charitable groups including the Lions Club, Red Cross and Central United Church. In his retirement years, Bill enjoyed curling, golfing, traveling and summers at his camp. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 from 6 to 9 pm. Funeral service on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at Central United Church at 1 pm. Rev. Laurie Milito officiating. Cremation will follow. Memorial contributions to the Alzheimer Society, Heart & Stroke Foundation or Central United Church would be appreciated by the family. Expressions of sympathy may be offered at www.arthurfuneralhome.com

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MCKINNON, William (Bill) – Peacefully surrounded by family, at the Sault Area Hospital on Sunday, November 3, 2013 at the age of 93. Beloved husband of the late Helen, and best friend and loving partner of Marion Fleron. Dear father of John (Virginia), Mary Smith (Garr), Margaret Roess (Dieter) and Bob (Vicki). Proud grandfather of Katie (Brent), Jamie, Alison (fiancé Wes), Megan, Stephen (Lorraine), Marnie (fiancé Andy), Leslie, Kelly and great grandfather of Liam. Brother of the late Jean McIntyre (late Ken) and the late Janet Shanks (late Al). Bill will be fondly missed by his many nieces and nephews and all of the Marion’s Family. Bill was born in Thessalon and raised in Dayton. Following his service in World War II, Bill settled in Sault Ste. Marie where he began a career that spanned 33 years at an accounting firm now known as KPMG Chartered Accountants. Over the years Bill was actively involved with numerous charitable groups including the Lions Club, Red Cross and Central United Church. In his retirement years, Bill enjoyed curling, golfing, traveling and summers at his camp. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 from 6 to 9 pm. Funeral service on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at Central United Church at 1 pm. Rev. Laurie Milito officiating. Cremation will follow. Memorial contributions to the Alzheimer Society, Heart & Stroke Foundation or Central United Church would be appreciated by the family. Expressions of sympathy may be offered at www.arthurfuneralhome.com