WWII Veteran – It is with Heavy Hearts that the Family announces the passing of Bill on Sunday, September 21st, 2014 at Niagara Falls General Hospital, with his family by his side. Bill, beloved husband of Audrey. Loving father of Lee and her husband Harry, Cindy and her husband Steven, Holly and her husband Ron, predeceased by his son Richard. Devoted grandfather of Jason (Patty), Rob (Rochelle), Ashlee (Rod), Katie and Sarah and 7 great grandchildren. Lovingly remembered by his brothers David, Jack, Terry (Janet) and his sister Helen (John), and their families, predeceased by his sister Patricia. In 1943 Bill enlisted in the Canadian Navy, serving as a gunner and saw active duty in the North Atlantic. Bill and Audrey were married in 1948 and just celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary. Together they travelled the world with friends and family. Both were avid golfers and each got a hole in one in the same week. Bill’s greatest passion outside of Audrey and his family was his garden. Bill was a member of Clifton Lodge, Legion 51, a Kinsman and the Royal Canadian Navy Leagur. The family will receive friends at the HETHERINGTON & DEANS FUNERAL HOME AND CHAPEL, 5176 Victoria Ave., Niagara Falls 905-354-5614 on Wednesday, September 24th from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral Service on Thursday, September 25th at 10:30am at The Good Shepherd Luthean Church, 3900 Dorchester Road, Niagara Falls. Interment Fairview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donation made to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church or the charity of your choice in Bill’s memory would be appreciated by his family.
Online tributes and condolences may be made at www.hetheringtonanddeans.com
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