Tuesday, January 9, 2018
It is with much sadness that my wife Susan and I read of Bill's recent passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Joan, his sons and grandchildren at this difficult time.
Bill was a colleague and good friend during his 18 years as a school Board Trustee. During that time, Bill served as chair of collective bargaining and Budget Committees, chair and vice-chair of the Board and Board representative on the Special Education Advisory Committee. He was a very strong advocate for improving student learning, for maintaining strong public education and was a great supporter of high school sports. Bill never missed a Board meeting and could always be counted on when a trustee was needed on an Board committee or a Board function. On leaving the Board, Bill was honoured with the Bernadine Yackman Memorial Award bestowed provincially in recognition of long standing dedication and contribution for the Education of Children.
We remember him for the many conversations, his warm and inviting smile and his desire to make a difference. You are missed already good friend.