January 31, 1922 – July 30, 2008Together as family, we announce the passing of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Bill passed away after a valiant battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Marjorie and by his sister Marjorie Millard of North Bay, ON. Bill was a veteran of the Canadian Navy in the World War II and served five years 1940-1945 aboard the HMCS “Saguenay”. He will be greatly missed by his five children and their spouses; Barbara (Nick) Reiner of Pike Lake, ON; Patrick (Diane) Blinkhorn of Sylvan Lake, AB; Jennifer (Joe) Schochter of Lake Country, BC; Rob (Paula) Blinkhorn of Fergus, ON and Doug (Angela) Blinkhorn of Lake Country, BC., 15 Grandchildren Michael (Tammy) Reiner, Mark (Dawn) Reiner, Heather (Dan) Vieira, Marshall, Wesley, Jamie, Mitchell, Jordie, Jillian, Jeffrey, Jason and Kelsey, Lucas, Reid and Rebecca also four great-grandchildren Todd, Tyler, Brooke and Nicholas. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Donations in memory of Bill can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Fergus Lions Club. Cards available through the funeral home.www.grahamgiddyfh@on.aibn.com Funeral arrangements entrusted to Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home, Fergus.