Beloved husband of the late Kathryn “Kay” (2019) for 67 years. Devoted father to Dave (Katherine) and John. Cherished grandfather of Daniel (Caroline), Matthew (Meaghan Gaudet) and Andrew. Proud great-grandfather of Amelia and Mariella. Dad will also be lovingly remembered by his sister-in-law Gertrude and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Bill studied at MacDonald College (McGill University) in Montreal where he met and married Kay Logan in 1952. Bill and Kay settled in Ontario, where they raised their family. Over the years they lived in Toronto, Acton, Guelph, Alliston, Huntsville and finally Cambridge, Ontario where they have resided since 2000. They also spent many enjoyable summers at their beautiful, secluded cottage on Cardwell Lake near Huntsville.
Dad spent most of his working life with Ontario Correctional Services, first at the Guelph Correctional Centre and later at Camp Dufferin near Alliston Ontario. He retired in 1988 and after retirement spent many happy years with Kay at their summer cottage working on projects that highlighted his skills as a handyman.
Dad was well known for his Christian faith and strength of character. His desire was to honour Jesus in his everyday living. He was actively involved in church work in each of the communities where he and Kay made their home. In later life, he faithfully acted as loving caregiver to his dear Kay until her passing in 2019
The family wish to thank the staff at Fairview Suites for their compassionate care in the latter years of Dad’s life. Your love and concern for our father (grandfather) has been a special gift to our family and we are grateful.
A private family service will take place at New Hope Cemetery, Cambridge. In respect of Covid 19 concerns there will be no Celebration of Life service. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Ontario Christian Gleaners or Forward Church Cambridge would be appreciated by the family.
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
2 Timothy 4:7
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