St. Peter's Anglican Church
240 College St., Cobourg
St. Peter's Anglican Church
240 College St., Cobourg
Heritage Cemetery of St. Peter
Ontario Street, Cobourg
MacCoubrey Funeral Home Reception Centre
30 King Street East, Cobourg
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After a full life devoted to family, faith, and community service, William (Bill) Charles Davis passed away on September 15, 2025 at the age of 86.
Bill will be remembered for his warmth, humour, and ability to connect with everyone he met. He had a remarkable gift for conversation, listening deeply, caring fully, and turning acquaintances into lifelong friends.
Bill was ordained as an Anglican priest and served congregations in the Diocese of Toronto. His commitment to education and public service led him to serve as a school board trustee and later as Chair of the Scarborough Board of Education. In 1985, Bill was elected as a Member of Provincial Parliament for Scarborough Centre. Following politics, he became the Executive Director of the Ontario and Toronto Automobile Dealers Associations.
He also found joy in life’s simple pleasures: time at the family cottage, travel with close friends, and the laughter and stories shared around good meals. Music, humour, and love filled the spaces where Bill was present, and his generosity of spirit touched all who knew him.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Linda (nee Park), his children Kathleen (Michael), Susan (Jonathan), and Jamie (Karen), and six grandchildren, Jason, Tyler, Lucas, Jacob, Cian, and Andie, who were his pride and joy. He will also be deeply missed by his sisters, Bette and Pat, along with extended family and many dear friends.
Visitation to be held at St. Peter’s Anglican Church (corner of College St. and King St. E. in Cobourg) on Monday, September 22 from 11 am until 12 noon. A Funeral Service will be held at St. Peter’s Anglican Church on Monday, September 22 at 12 noon. Interment will follow at the Heritage Cemetery of St. Peter. Reception to follow the interment and will be held at the MacCoubrey Funeral Home Reception Centre, 30 King St. E. in Cobourg.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing, may make a memorial donation to St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Cobourg.
Sue, Jon, Lucas, and Jake - Sending love to you and your family at this time. Never easy saying goodbye to a Dad and Grandpa who meant so much to you. What a life he lived!! So many incredible memories for you all, I’m sure. Linda, Lucas, and Jake - Scarborough is a place that is near and dear to our hearts. Working with Sue and Jon for many years has been an extremely important influence on my life. If only I got to meet Bill. Obviously he had a huge impact on MANY people. ❤️
Prayers & sympathy to you dear Parkie and your loved ones🙏😢❤️
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We send our sincere sympathy to you, Linda and all the Davis family. Our thoughts are with you. Phyllis & Paul.
My dear Sue and family, I never got the chance to meet your dad but I felt like I knew him through all the stories you would share about him over the years. May you and your family find comfort in the warmth of the memories that you created together. My sincere condolences on this huge loss. May your dad rest in everlasting peace.
My deepest condolences to Sue and family. Sue you always spoke so highly of your dad and I hope lovely memories will comfort you all during this time of loss.
Fond memories, Bill. RIP. Sincere condolences to your loving family. You will be missed.
My condolences are extended to Linda and family. It was a great pleasure to know Bill . His achievements and public service in the Scarborough community were significant and recognized. A life well lived.
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A wonderful man, my deepest sympathy
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
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You have our Deepest Sympathy!
My love to all. Indeed he will be missed Hugs.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
St. Peter's Anglican Church
My condolences to Linda and all of Bill’s family. I have enjoyed visiting with Bill each week along with my dog Ben. Bill was such a kind and interesting person. He will be missed.
Our deepest condolences to the Davis family on Bill's passing . Vera, Bruce Christian and family.
Dear Linda & family: Sorry to hear about Bill’s death. We crossed our path in the Diocese in the 70s and 80s. He was committed to all his endeavours in life and service. We will miss him. We won’t be able to attend his funeral service because we are moving to Nova Scotia next week. May God’s Word comfort all of you in the days and months ahead! Michael & Karen Li
We offer our sympathy to Linda and The Davis Family at this time With Love Ken and Glenda
Linda and family. I am so deeply sorry to hear of Bill's passing. May his love for you all, help you during this difficult time. He will surely be missed here at Extendicare, for his wittyness, stories, conversations and his laughter. Fly high Bill and RIP Jennifer