William passed away at home after a long, difficult fight with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma on October 21, 2019 at the age of 77.
Bill was born on November 3, 1941 in Guelph, Ontario to the late Clare and Eleanor (nee Wood) Pond. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Judy (nee Hewitt), and by his children: John (Laura) and Margaret; his grandchildren: Kiera, Connor, Maxwell, Elliot, and Oliver; and niece Susan. Predeceased by his sisters Anna Pond, Marjorie (Ed) Smith, and Vivienne (Frank) Howell.
Special thanks to the staff and Dr. Ogaranko of the Victoria General Hospital Cancer Care unit and Palliative Care Services.
Cremation has already taken place; as per Bill’s request, there will be no service.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the charity of one's choice.
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