William Frank Semlitch

Semlitch, William Frank In sadness the Semlitch family announce the passing into eternity on Friday, February 17th,  2012, of their beloved patriarch at 83 years  of age, after a long brave struggle with mesothelioma.  Bill was the much loved and admired husband of 59 years to Joyce (nee Dovell).  Dad to Cathy (Chris Kersteman), Cindy (David Samis), Connie (Jim Lingard), Colleen (Terry Polley), John (Penny Hudson), Brian (Lori McGregor), Jim (Sarah Honey).  Predeceased by son Charles.  Grandfather, Grandpa, Gramps, Grampy, Grandpappy & Poppa he answered them all to 17 grand Kids and 15 great grand Kids.    In 1938 Bill came to Canada from war-torn Austria, a frightened little boy of 10, all alone, to join his parents & brother Walter and sister Margaret.  At that time he bonded with his little six month old sister, a friendship that lasted a lifetime.  Margaret and her family will miss him as will close friends Bill & Lynne Meacock and Art & Karen Howard.  Through the years Bill's personality won him many friends.  The staff at the Golden Plough were so kind to him the past 5 months of his life.  In keeping with Bill's wishes there will be no formal funeral.  A gathering of family & friends to remember the good times will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Colborne on Thursday, February 23rd, from 3-6 pm with open tributes being offered at 4 pm.  Informal dress please.  Donations to Canadian Liver Foundation would be appreciated.  Cremation with spring interment at Castleton Cemetery.  Condolences received at www.MacCoubrey.com