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Condolence From: Deanna Gottschalk
Condolence: Dear Eileen and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Working for Bill for so many years at Sears-Markville was a true pleasure. He was the type of Store Manager that had it all. He has very intelligent and creative when it came to managing the store and his staff. Everyone loved Bill. I will truly miss all the stories and laughs we shared over coffee.😢

Thanks for the memories,
Deanna Gottschalk
Wednesday May 24, 2017
Condolence From: Bill and Jean Smith
Condolence: Jean and I are deeply saddened to hear of Bill's passing. As life long friends we have shared so many special moments with Bill, Eileen and family and will forever cherish the friendship, laughter and times spent together (especially Bill and I skipping school to go duck hunting)! Never brought much game home but had loads of fun. We will deeply miss you old friend and send our love and sincere condolences to Eileen and family. Bill and Jean Smith.
Sunday May 14, 2017
Condolence From: Nancy & Tony Mountford
Condolence: Forgot to mention.....every time we hear Old Time Rock and Roll, we think of Bill & smile.
xxx
Sunday May 14, 2017
Condolence From: Jamie Hubbs
Condolence: Sincere condolences to the family. Bill was one of the best people I have ever worked with at Sears and he mentored me with my HR career in the early days.
Sunday May 14, 2017
Condolence From: Harold Niebergall
Condolence: So sorry to hear about Bill's passing, I travel back to Prince George often, oldest son lives there, so often think of our time there, walk through the store and that brings many memories, all good.
My sincere condolences to you Eileen and your family. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Harold
Saturday May 13, 2017
Condolence From: Mike walker
Condolence: Longtime ago. But don't forget Billy and I think his brother who were always interested in cars. I lived on 13 block Rae street. I am assuming that Eileen was Eileen Newis? Of course as you can tell, I lost track of Bill and Eileen along the way. But I still remember what always appeared to me to be Bill's smile and eternal optimism.
I think that Bill lived on same block as Brian Hunt and the Ireton family.

Regardless Eileen may peace and love be with you and your family now and forever.

Mike Walker


Saturday May 13, 2017
Condolence From: Dale and Norma Mastre
Condolence: Dear Eileen and family ,
Having worked with Bill in many different situations at different times I grew to appreciate what a very fine person Bill was. When I was transferred to Prince George I remember having dinner at your beautiful home and how welcoming you both were. Bill made a difference to many peoples lives and he will surely be missed . Our thoughts are with you and your family
Dale and Norma Mastre
Saturday May 13, 2017
Condolence From: Erin Hancock
Condolence: Dear Eileen, Michelle, Michael & Family

My deepest sympathy to all of you. I will so miss hearing him call me Kiddo whenever he saw me. My love to you all.

Erin
Friday May 12, 2017
Condolence From: Nancy & Tony Mountford
Condolence: Some people touch your heart in a way you can never erase. Bill was one of those people.
I had the privilege of working with Bill at Sears, Markville in Markham, Ontario.
It was one of the best experiences in my career.
He empowered us with knowledge, motivated us with his advice & guidance, and inspired us with his confidence in us. There was no "i" in his team.
Bill, you were a fabulous boss and a cherished friend. We will miss you.
Eileen, Michael, Michelle and family, you're in our thoughts and prayers. We know how much you will miss him and what a special husband, father and grandfather he was.
With our love,
Tony & Nancy.
Thursday May 11, 2017
Condolence From: Jeff & Kellie McClelland
Condolence: Dear Auntie Eileen, Kellie and I were very sad to hear about the passing of Uncle Bill - many of my fondest memories of Uncle Bill would be at the beach growing up as kids were Uncle Bill would take us all fishing in his small aluminum boat, he always made being together as a family very special and his smile would light up any room. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Michelle & Michael during this very challenging time.
Wednesday May 10, 2017
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