Celebration of William Gillick's Life

We will be hosting a celebration of William Gillick's life immediateley proceeding the funeral.
It will be held at the Pines in Preston Ontario.

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William C Gillick Obituary

I am very sad to report the passing of my Dad. 

 

 

William Charles  Gillick 

Devoted husband and Father passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, January 28, 2013 age 73.

Bill had been dealing with a complex neurological disease -multiple system atrophy  for the last 5 years.  He was extremely strong and his zeal for life gave him the determination to survive longer than most.  

Son of Joyce and Lawrence (1981), survived by loving wife Linda, daughter Tracey, son-in-law Ian McKernan,  and son Todd , daughter-in-law Tannis,  Betty Gillick Mother of Tracey and Todd.

Loving Grandfather to;  Joanna, Alison, Stephanie, Kirstie, William, Marcus, Ben, Kyle.

Predeceased by his sister Anna.

Bill was a lifelong Electrician and 50 year member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. 

He spent his early career with Sutherland Shultz in Kitchener-Waterloo and 30 years with Ford Motor Company of Canada -Oakville Plant.    Bill retired in 2002 from Ford as an Automation electrician. 

Many will also of know him as the owner of Klear Water Pool Service, Cambridge. A business he operated for 24 years.

Bill was the Past-Master of the New Hope Masonic Lodge, and a loyal 30 year brother.

Bill had many interests, his love of music led him to become a drummer and sing in the church choir.  He was always the first one on the dance floor and loved all kinds of music.  It was his music that keep him going.

Bill greatly enjoyed his family and traveling the world.  Adventure and new experiences were his passion.   Whether skiing Chicopee or Val Cenis in the French Alps;   Motorcycling the Cabot Trail or the Black Hills of Sturgis  South Dakota;  Camping at Sombra on the Detroit River or making the winter journey to Brownsville Texas, his love of life always shone through.  Bill was a very kind and caring man with a great admiration for nature and animals.  Bill would often be  found walking  his favourite dog Webster.    He will be forever remembered with joy, laughter and love.

Visitation Thursday February 7th, 2013,   2:00-4:00 pm and 6:00-8:00 pm at  Lounsbury Funeral Home 1766 Franklin Blvd,  Cambridge, Ontario.

You are warmly welcomed to attend a celebration of Bill's life on Saturday February 9, 2013 at 11:30 am, at St. James Anglican Church, 520 Ellis Road, Cambridge(Hespeler)  Ontario, 

No flowers please.  Donations will be accepted  for the Movement Disorders Clinic- Dr.Jog, Western University Hospital, London, Ontario.