Bill passed away at 90 years of age on November 10th, 2012 at The Wellington Terrace. He was born in Brantford, Ontario on May 10, 1922. After completing high school he joined the Navy, serving as an Asdic operator in WWII on the HMCS Esquimalt. He became an optometrist, and started his practice in Fergus in 1949, retiring in 1989. Bill married a Brantford girl, Peggie Cook in 1946 and they have three children Gini, Paul (Mary Jane) and Phil (Nancie), four grandchildren Chris, Aisha (Dwayne), Erica (Will) and Nico, as well as one great-grandchild Tyson. Bill had many interests, serving as a teacher, Elder and Trustee at Melville United church, enjoying an interdenominational couples Bible study for 25 years and feeding patients at Groves Hospital. He was a competitive basketball player and swimmer in his youth. After retirement he travelled to Scotland to research his family. He enjoyed the family cottage at Turkey Point from his childhood until he suffered a stroke in 2003. His last 4 years were spent at The Wellington Terrace enjoying the kind and loving attention of all the staff, where they referred to him as “smiley”. A visitation will take place at Melville United Church, 300 St. Andrew St W, Fergus on Saturday, November 24th, 2012 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm. A memorial service will follow at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Melville United Church or The Wellington Terrace would be appreciated by the family. www.grahamgiddyfh.com 519 843 3100.