William Joseph Baglole

William (Bill) Joseph Baglole, March 25, 1951 passed away in Ocala Florida Friday November 8, 2013. He was the son of Joseph and the late Theresa (Neary) Baglole. Also predeceased by Ray and Edith Pace and Maude (Jollota) Baglole. Survived by loving wife Nancy (Flemming) of 41 years; son Timothy, daughter-in-law Laura; daughter Beth (Atherton), son-in-law Andrew; grand children Freya Ann, Stephanie and Zachary; father Joseph, brother Jim, sisters Marianne, Judy, Cathy and Theresa and many nephews and nieces. Bill was born and raised in the North end of Halifax and very proud of it. He attended St Joseph’s A. McKay School followed by St Patrick’s High School. After graduation he followed in his father’s footsteps and went to work at Canadian National Railway where he worked for 35 years. He played sports in his youth out of the Needham Centre which was then known as the Police Boys Club. Bill played baseball for the Lion’s Head and coached hockey at Oxford Junior High School. He was an enthusiastic supporter of all activities that his children were involved in, which has carried on to his grandchildren, who were the apple of his eye. He was an avid volunteer, helping out in dozens of capacities in his community. Bill enjoyed retirement for the past seven years at his summer home on Rhyno Lake, Nova Scotia and at his winter home in Ocala, Florida with his family and numerous friends. He enjoyed golfing at Osprey Ridge Golf Club. His mischievous sense of humor and the positive attitude he exhibited toward his every day activities will be sorely missed by family and his multitude of friends. Funeral mass will be held at St. Theresa’s Church, Halifax, Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, family have requested donations be made to the Heart and Stroke foundation.