Born June 21, 1923 in Lashburn, Saskatchewan; passed away at the age of 88 on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 in Palliative Care at George Derby Centre. William served during the Second World War as a gunner on the HMCS Kelowna out of Esquimalt, on the HMCS Prince Henry on D-Day, and the HMCS Lewisburg (2nd) across the Atlantic. He is survived by his loving wife Agnes Doreen. He was loved by brothers and sisters Martin, Joan (deceased), Pauline, Helen and Bill, Grace and Ken (deceased), Roy (deceased) and Shirley, James and Brenda, Ken and Vera, Joan and Bill, and by many nieces, nephews, and good friends. Funeral Service will be held Friday, May 11, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Oakridge Baptist Church, 6261 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC. Celebrant Dr. Brad Crossley. Interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Burnaby, BC. In Lieu of Flowers donations to George Derby Centre (Special Care Unit - West), 7550 Cumberland Street, Burnaby, BC V3N 3X5 would be appreciated.
