Suddenly at the Ottawa General Hospital on Wednesday February 20, 2013 in his 59th year. Loving son to mother Myrna Webster (Russ) and father Jack Powell (Kathryn). Beloved brother of Susan Darling (Renso), Jane Knowles (Gordie), Brenda Hurlbert (Ken) and Jim Powell (Missy). Dear Uncle to Tennille, Ashley, Cody, Brittany and Kyle. Great Uncle to Erica, Emma and Kyler. After graduating from SFDCI, Bill attended Carleton University. In 1974 he was the Eastern Ontario high jump champion. Known for his Kermit the Frog and Bert and Ernie impersonations. He was a 38 year quadriplegic, and actively involved in wheelchair sports. Friends are invited to visit with the family at Lannin Funeral Home and Chapel Smiths Falls on Sunday, March 3, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9PM. Then again on Monday, March 4, 2013 from 1PM until time of Memorial Service in our chapel at 2 o'clock. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Ontario Federation of Cerebral Palsy or the Ottawa Quadriplegic Society or any charity of your choice can only be made by cheque and would be appreciated by the family.