William (Bill) Gibson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Passed peacefully on October 9, 2017, at the age of 73, in Dundas, ON. Bill is predeceased by his wife Ann of 47 years. Loving father to sons Mark, and Barry (Beth); Granda to Ewan, and Step-Son to John (Martha). He is predeceased by his mother Jean, brother Robert, and sister Moira. Bill was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend to all. Bill proudly served with the British Armed Forces for six years, where he was stationed in Madagascar, Kenya, Germany, and Oman. A Scottish immigrant, Bill created a life for his family through his hard work and determination. He was passionate about football (soccer) which lead him to coach his two sons, and he had the privilege of playing professionally while stationed in Germany. After retirement, Bill volunteered in his community regularly through the Dundas Meals on Wheels program. A special thank you to the Toronto Lung Transplant Hospital, for giving Bill the gift of life in 2010 with a double lung transplant. We welcome family and friends to a Celebration of Life on Saturday October 14th from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Circle of Life Cremation and Burial Centre, 100 King St. E., Dundas, ON. (additional parking at The Air Force Club). A private family internment will occur at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Toronto General and Western Hospital Foundation. https://www.tgwhf.ca/tribute

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William (Bill) Gibson

April 30, 1944 - October 9, 2017