Obituary for William Hughes Oliver
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Bill (William) Oliver on Saturday, September 16, surrounded by his family at Southlake Regional Health Centre after a brief illness at the age of 81.
Beloved husband of Brigitte (nee Hilpold) of 57 years. Cherished father of Jackie (David) Bellamy and Michael (Nicole Hamley). Proud grandfather of Megan, Kathryn, Charlotte and Reese. Missed by sister-in-law Linda Hilpold and her family Noel, Charlotte and Greta Chase.
Born May 26, 1942 in Manitoba, Bill and his family settled in the Leaside, where he filled his days with hockey, playing goalie up to his late teens and baseball.
Bill was a proud and enthusiastic science teacher in North York for over 30 years.
Following retirement, he became an involved member of the York Curling Club, a golf Marshal at Bradford Highlands and the Briars, and a proud volunteer with St John's Therapy Dogs alongside his husky Keda. Most recently, Bill volunteered with Hospice Georgina and was chairman of the men’s group in his new community of Sutton by the Lake.
Thank you to the Southlake cardiac and palliative teams- the cardiac and palliative doctors and the kind and compassionate nurses and PSWs who took such great care of Bill and his family.
Bill touched the lives of many with his warmth, kindness, sense of humour, compassion and love. He will live on in the hearts and memories of all those fortunate enough to know him.
A celebration of Bill’s life will take place on Saturday October 14 from 1-4pm at Sutton by the Lake Community Clubhouse 112 Roxanna Drive Sutton West. In his honour, please share memories and photographs and, should you choose, a donation to Hospice Georgina or the Southlake Cardiac unit.
“Bye for now,” Dad💕💕
Beloved husband of Brigitte (nee Hilpold) of 57 years. Cherished father of Jackie (David) Bellamy and Michael (Nicole Hamley). Proud grandfather of Megan, Kathryn, Charlotte and Reese. Missed by sister-in-law Linda Hilpold and her family Noel, Charlotte and Greta Chase.
Born May 26, 1942 in Manitoba, Bill and his family settled in the Leaside, where he filled his days with hockey, playing goalie up to his late teens and baseball.
Bill was a proud and enthusiastic science teacher in North York for over 30 years.
Following retirement, he became an involved member of the York Curling Club, a golf Marshal at Bradford Highlands and the Briars, and a proud volunteer with St John's Therapy Dogs alongside his husky Keda. Most recently, Bill volunteered with Hospice Georgina and was chairman of the men’s group in his new community of Sutton by the Lake.
Thank you to the Southlake cardiac and palliative teams- the cardiac and palliative doctors and the kind and compassionate nurses and PSWs who took such great care of Bill and his family.
Bill touched the lives of many with his warmth, kindness, sense of humour, compassion and love. He will live on in the hearts and memories of all those fortunate enough to know him.
A celebration of Bill’s life will take place on Saturday October 14 from 1-4pm at Sutton by the Lake Community Clubhouse 112 Roxanna Drive Sutton West. In his honour, please share memories and photographs and, should you choose, a donation to Hospice Georgina or the Southlake Cardiac unit.
“Bye for now,” Dad💕💕