Mr. William (Bill) Alexander McKenzie

Forever to cherish Bill’s memory, his sister Isobel, his dear friend and ex-wife Lillian Kidd, his children David (Vida), Donald (Josie), Nancy Andrushko (Larry), Douglas, and Catherine Soloshy (Rod); grand-children Damian (Marcia), Kristin (Steve), Kelly Ross, Kamal Reddy (Nafessa), Sarah and Kelsey; great-grandchildren Olivia, Cora (Larry), Darian, Alexander, Hailey, Ethan, Abigail, Kaleena and Amelia; and great-great grandchild Ayries.

Bill was predeceased by his wives Ethel (Moe) and Doreen; his parents David and Margaret; his brother Russ; and his sisters Mamie, Irene, and Ellie.

He was born in Winnipeg and joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1942 at the age of 17. He trained in Halifax as a torpedo man, working underwater to set explosives and other underwater duties. He also assisted in putting torpedoes together on numerous naval ships that he served on: Chippawa, Cornwallis, Stadacona and Peregrine.

After the war, Bill worked at CPR Transport until his retirement. An active member of the Fort Rouge Legion, he won many trophies playing billiards. Bill enjoyed music, loved to dance, and was quite a ladies’ man to the end. Bill’s eyes would light up when he saw his grandchildren and heard their chatter. There was also a special place in his heart for his dog “Ben”.

“Dad, you may no longer be in our daily lives, but you will always be with us in our hearts”

The family would like to extend our appreciation to the staff at Riverwood Square and the Rosewood for their attention and care to father. A special mention to Bernard, his billiards buddy at Riverwood, for his genuine friendship.

The family would also like to thank the paramedics and the hospital staff at Victoria Hospital Emergency for their outstanding and compassionate care.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service was held at Thomson “In the Park” Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Blvd., on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. with a short reception to follow. Interment will take place at a later date.