William (Bill) Kuhun

Bill passed away in peace and comfort in his 100th year with his family at his bedside at St. Catharines General Hospital. He is survived by his daughter Laurel Jayne Ward, his granddaughter Kirsten Ward and Tom Ward who were by his bedside. Bill is also survived by his son Howard Kuhun. Nieces, nephews, cousins are many but include, Sharon and Art, Janice, Myron, Theresa and Debbie.

Bill was known for countless contributions to family, life and the Niagara community. Bill worked at General Motors in St. Catharines for his career and retired early to take on interesting activities. He was a member of the Niagara Woodcarvers Association and a competition woodcarver, winning awards from the Sportsman Show to the World's Carving Championship (Ocean City). Bill also was recognized for his volunteer work with the Friends of the Port Dalhousie Carousel Restoration. Bill was a daily peregrine falcon bird watcher at Niagara Falls and close with the Niagara Bird Watching Association. Bill wrote two books on this subject and was known internationally for his dedicated work.

Bill continued to expand his horizons. At 76, Bill took up rollerblading. Gardening was a lifelong passion and his home was always full of colourful bloom. At 92 he took up piano lessons given his love of music. Jeanne Tesligate has been a dear friend and his piano teacher of many years. Bill played the piano until he entered hospital just over a month ago.

As a Father, he was everything a daughter could wish for. As a grandfather, he cared more deeply than we will ever know. As an uncle and friend, he had many, with his love, laughter, jokes and stories to share.

"No Guts No Glory

Glory is Acquired, Honour is Inherited

Glory is Ours to Win

Honour is Ours to Lose"

Bill loved flowers if you wish, but not necessary.

Friends will be received at Hulse & English Funeral Home & Chapel, 75 Church Street, St. Catharines on Tuesday December 23, 2025 from 10:00am -11:00am with a Funeral Service to follow in the chapel at 11:00am. Interment to take place at Victoria Lawn Cemetery following the service.