Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on June 1, 2014, just 3 days shy of his 80th birthday. Beloved wife and soulmate Jenny (nee Golledge). Loving daughters Lynne (Roy Lightbody), Sandra (Tim Walker), Margaret (Rob Smyth) and step-son Richard Pearce (Sheryl). Devoted grandfather to Brent and Susie Lightbody (Aaron White), Ashley and Robert Walker, Brandon Doyle. Step-grandchildren Barry Smyth, Bevan, Kinsey, Caraida and Tristan Pearce and Amy Isaikin. Sadly missed by his sister Joan. Predeceased by his first wife Marion (nee Barber), his son-in-law Steve Doyle, his parents Albert and Agnes (nee Jones), brothers Bower and Stanley, and by his sisters Eva, Edna and Madge. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. A family man first, he has touched many lives with his sense of fun and zest for life. Bill was one of a kind and will be sadly missed. The family would like to acknowledge and thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the Ottawa General Hospital for the excellent care Bill received at the Cancer Centre. Friends are invited to visit with the family at Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls, on Thursday, June 5, 2014 from 2-4 and 6-9PM. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, June 6, 2014 at St. Paul's Anglican Church (Newbliss) at 11 o'clock. As expressions of sympathy donations to The Ottawa Hospital Foundation - Cancer Clinic, Beth Donovan Hospice, Wolford Chapel and Cemetery or any charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca