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Peacefully on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at Golden Plough Lodge, Cobourg, in his 79th year. Beloved husband of 55 years of Daphne (nee Barnes). Loving father of Brian (Julie) and Helen (Ron Rusk). Cherished grandfather of Emma, William and Josh (Emilie) Fallis. Great-grandfather of Kohen and Rorie Fallis. Bill will be sadly missed by his sister Susan and his cousin Jane Bailey (Fred Hildebrandt), and his many friends.
Born in Oxfordshire and raised in Penzance, Cornwall, England. Longtime resident of Cobourg and formerly of Bolton, ON. Entrepreneur. Past president of Bolton and Port Hope Rotary Clubs. Parkinson’s Superwalk Star Fundraiser. Member of the St. Peter’s Anglican Church Community. Avid car, train and boat enthusiast and brass band fan. His family would like to thank everyone for their loving care, encouragement and support over the last few years.
A memorial service will be held in the MacCoubrey Funeral Home chapel on Friday, November 25, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. followed by a reception. Visitation from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Please wear a touch of Ferrari red if you choose.) A private interment will take place in the Heritage Cemetery of St. Peter later. In lieu of flowers, donations to Parkinson Canada, St. Peter’s Anglican Church or to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
We did not hear. So sorry. Such a loss Daphne. Bill was a wonderful man. Praying for comfort and peace and the joy of happy memories Love Mike and Shari
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
St. Peter's Anglican Church
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Parkinson Canada - Northumberland
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
St. Peter's Anglican Church
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
St. Peter's Anglican Church
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
St. Peter's Anglican Church
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
St. Peter's Anglican Church
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Parkinson Canada - Northumberland
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
St. Peter's Anglican Church
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
St. Peter's Anglican Church
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Parkinson Canada - Northumberland
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
St. Peter's Anglican Church
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Parkinson Canada - Northumberland
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Parkinson Canada - Northumberland
My deepest condolences to Daphne, Brian, Helen and family. I will always have a great deal of respect and admiration for Bill. He will be missed by many.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Parkinson Canada - Northumberland
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Parkinson Canada - Northumberland
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Parkinson Canada - Northumberland
Our deepest condolences to you and your family for your loss. Mike, Judy, and Owen Lewis
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Parkinson Canada - Northumberland
All my love dearest loves. May Bill's light, warmth, wit, love and devotion be with you. He is in my heart and I shall be with you all in prayer and light. I am very grateful to have known Bill, his smile is forever with me. Bless his beautiful, magnificent and generous HEART. All my love, Stefanie xo
Sending our love and condolences Daphne and Helen.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Parkinson Canada - Northumberland
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Parkinson Canada - Northumberland
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
St. Peter's Anglican Church
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Parkinson Canada - Northumberland
Sending our sincerest and heartfelt condolences to the whole family. A donation has been made to Parkinson Canada. May his memory be eternal. Love, Catherine and Tracy
I am so sorry of hear of Bill's passing. He was a gentle soul and a nice neighbour.
Tim et moi nous envoyons nos plus sincères condoléances. Nous avons de précieux souvenirs de Bill. Nous pensons à toi Daphne et à toute la famille. XX
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
St. Peter's Anglican Church
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
St. Peter's Anglican Church
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Parkinson Canada - Northumberland
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Parkinson Canada - Northumberland
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Parkinson Canada - Northumberland
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Parkinson Canada - Northumberland
Daphne, our deepest condolences on Bill’s passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time. Beej & Gary McNamara
To Bill's family, our sincerest sympathy. Bill was such a special man whom we got to know over the years through his visits to the café. We will miss him; his strength and perseverance were admired by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Linda Marr and Staff at The Buttermilk Café
So sorry to hear of Bill's passing Daphne and family. I know you all are missing him, but know he is in a better place. Lynne.
So very sorry to learn about Bill’s death. Sending our sympathy to you, Daphne, and your entire family.
Daphne, I am sorry to hear about Bill. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Chris
Rest In Peace Bill. I will miss you.
Daphne &family , Bob & l are so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was a great guy & we were blessed to have known him. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Bob & Joan
Dear Daphne; We are sad for the loss of Bill both for you and your family. Watching the struggles of Bill was tough going while I was with my Aunt just across the hall at The Golden Plough Lodge. His earthly battle is over after fighting it bravely for so long. May he rest in eternal peace. And to you, Daphne, “Well done thou good and faithful servant.” Nancy & Art Dalgarno
I am so sorry for your loss Daphne. Sending much love to you
While I have only known Bill and Daphne for a few years, my heart goes out to all that knew him. May your memories of Bill live on in your hearts and minds. RIP sweet man.
Daphne thinking of you during this difficult time. Sally& Doug Campbell
Daphne and family- we were saddened to hear of Bill's passing, but thankful that he is now at peace after so many years of bravely fighting the good fight against Parkinson's. Our thoughts and our prayers are with you all. Bryan and Roberta
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Parkinson Canada - Northumberland
Donation. Has been made to the Parkinson’ s Foundation!
Colin and I were very sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. We so admired his courage as he lived with Parkinson’s. He always had a welcome smile for us when we met at St.Peter’s. Daphne you were inspiration to us as you so graciously cared for Bill. We send our deepest sympathy and prayers to you and your family . Brenda and Colin.
Lots of wonderful memories of Bill! Our sincerest condolences to Daphne & the family! RIP dear Bill❤️
We are so sorry to hear of Bill's passing and send sincere condolences to you and your family at this difficult time.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
St. Peter's Anglican Church
We are saddened to hear of Bill's passing and extend our sincere condolences to Daphne, Brian, Helen and families. We were privileged to have known Bill through St. Peter's and the Parkinson's support group. You were both very active supporters of Parkinson's research through the yearly "SuperWalk". Chester and Bill also enjoyed Tai Chi together for several years. We have admired his courage and determination as he lived with PD, as well as your faithful care and support of him. May God bless you and give you strength at this sad time. Chester and Diane
Dear Daphne, It is with sadness that I send my sincere condolences to you and your family. Bill was a wonderful man. It was a privilege to have known him.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Parkinson Canada - Northumberland
Daphne we just wanted to let you know how sorry we are to hear of Bill’s passing. It has been a long journey for all of you and our thought are with you at this sad time. Sending hugs to you all. Christine and Frank
A life well lived. Hard to lose him. Suzanne
Dear Daphne and family, we are saddened to hear of Bills passing. Sending you our sincere sympathy, Dennis and Marcy Whelan
Daphne, we are sad to hear about Bill. May he Rest In Peace now.
Dear Daphne and family, it is with great sadness that we send our condolences on the passing of Bill. He will be sadly missed by so many in this community. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. It was a privilege to be part of Bill ‘s life, May he Rest In Peace. Jim and Joanne Stewart
Dear King Family members: I have no words. Only heart wrenching sadness. Thinking of you with love and affection. the Russell family
Dear Daphne, Brian and Helen and family, We celebrate Bill for the vital person and family man that he was before Parkinson's. Even Parkinson's turned himself and you Daphne into great fundraisers for a cure and, made us all aware of the toll it takes. George and I send our heartfelt sympathy with your profound loss of a wonderful man would did his best to participate in life as a man of faith.
Dear Daphne & family, Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family at this sad time. Ron and Gloria
Awww Daphne, I’m sending sincere condolences to you and your family upon learning that your dear Bill has moved to his forever residence … his Heavenly Home. You and Bill were an admirable partnership, by giving a valiant effort together facing his illness with such strength, determination, and togetherness love.
Dear Daphne & family. My deepest sympathy on the passing of dear Bill. My thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Dear Daphne, we are so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. It's been a long time but we have very fond memories of you and Bill during our Cobourg/St. Peter's days. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we are honoured to have known you both. Peter and Wendy Southward
Daphne, I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your Bill. He and Ron had many conversations at the church and other activities. He was admired and respected by so many. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Linda Flindall.
Both Donna and I are saddened to hear of Bill's death. It has been such a long struggle for both Daphne and Bill. Bill always seemed so enthusiastic about so many interests. We used to have great chats at the Men's Club at Church. He was such a great fundraiser for the Parkinson's Society for so many years. We will miss him. May he rest in peace and rise in Glory! Sincerely, Peter Brotherhood +
Daphne, so sad to hear about Bill's death. With you by his side he was an inspiration to many. It was a privilege to have known him. I met Bill over 10 years ago at a meeting for Parkinsons support and you shortly after. He was a strong supporter of the group and a pleasure to converse with him at the Monthly group meetings. He will be greatly missed. Bill and Marg Andrus
Sincere condolences. A wonderful man. I have many memories of hanging out with Bill……among them, yoga classes and community of song. A great sense of humour along with genuine love for people. He will be missed