William "Billy" Orr

ORR, William (Billy) Irvine, 60, of Halifax. It is with beautiful memories and broken hearts that the family announces the passing of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. After a courageous battle, Billy passed away peacefully on May 5, 2015, in the QEII Health Sciences Centre, Victoria General Site, in the arms of his loving family. Born in Halifax, Billy was the son of the late John and Jean Orr (Landry), and the beloved husband of Shirley (Jeffrey/Sampson). To know Billy was to love him. His sense of humor will always be remembered. He will be forever loved and cherished by his daughters, Stacey (Adrian Parsons), Sackville, and Charmaine (Paul St. Peters), Halifax, as well as his grandsons, Brandon (Jenelle) St. Peters and Jaylen Parsons, and his granddaughter, Taylor St. Peters. Billy is survived by brothers, Bobby (Harriet), Donald (Shelley), Philip (Jayne), of Halifax, Joey (Michael), of Newfoundland, and sister, Judy (Rick), of Halifax and many nieces and nephews. Besides being predeceased by his Mom and Dad, Billy was predeceased by his precious baby daughter, Haley; his brother, Jackie and Sister Mary, and his incredibly strong-willed nephew, David Orr.

Billy retired from Sobeys after working many years as a well-respected butcher where many will remember him for his smile and sense of humour. The family would like to express their appreciation and thanks to the nurses and staff of Victoria General's Palliative Care, 7A Unit, for their kindness and compassion during this very difficult time, with a special thank you to Devon, Kim, Lisa, Mitch, and Shelly. Cremation has taken place under the direction of J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Drive, Halifax, where Visitation will take place on Friday, May 8, 2015, at 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2015, at 11:00 a.m., in the Chapel of Snow's Funeral Home. The Service will be followed by a reception. Interment will take place in The Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville, where Billy will be laid to rest with his beautiful baby girl, Haley. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Billy, you lived your life like a song

Always Happy, Always Free.

No need to ask, "Which Way You Going, Billy?"

I know where that will be.

But as we lay you down to rest

Next to your Baby Girl

She'll take your hand to lead the way

To where you'll hurt no more

Jesus will smile as he sees you both skipping

Dancing and singing away

She'll hold your hand nice and tight

Singing, "Daddy's Home", to Stay.

R.I.P., Billy. You will forever be loved and missed.