OBITUARIES

Grandchildren and great grandchildren; dear brother to Shirley Flower (the late Maxwell) Also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews. A life selflessly dedicated to teaching and providing mentorship to others. Who saw no reason to buy a Rolex when a Timex did the same job Bill was born in Toronto and considered himself to be a proud Torontonian It was his love of family and community that filled his life Bill was an alumni of Danforth Tech in the East end of Toronto . It was here that Bill began to develop interests in Sports Electronics It was also during his Highschool years that he met the love of his life, Marilyn Rintoul, his wife of 68 years Bill excelled at football with the East York Argos eventually receiving an invitation to join the Calgary Stampeders. It was his love of his family that kept him close to home though and on a path towards becoming a Master Electrician, High School teacher and to raise his family Bill and Marilyn moved to Bramalea, Ontario in 1966 with their 3 children

Bill spent the majority of his teaching career at Thistletown Collegiate where he taught Math and Electronics Bill was the type of teacher that if you had him, you remembered him. It wasn’t uncommon that a former student would recognize him in a crowd and call him “Sir” telling him the positive impact he had on their lives Known as “Coach Williams” He led Thistletown to the City Championship in 1969 His former players have stayed in touch with him throughout the years, a testimonial to the bonds of friendship that he formed During his teaching years Bill also started Williams Electrical Contracting, a successful family business with Marilyn running the office Bill was a devoted and tireless community volunteer. He was dedicated to youth hockey and served on the executive for International Silverstick for many years, eventually becoming International Commissioner and an honorary life member

In retirement, Bill and Marilyn moved to Peterborough, Ontario. It wasn’t long before Bill became invested in the community as President of the Airforce Club, President of the Peterborough Humane Society, and a Director at the Festival of Trees

Patricia Ruth ‘Pat’ Bowlby December 22, 2024

Peacefully, at Sakura House, after a brief illness, on Sunday December 22, 2024, formerly of Paris, in her 79th year

Pat was a longtime Bank Manager for BMO in Paris she was a chronic volunteer with all things Paris including Figure Skating, Hockey, Paris Ag Society, St. Paul’s United Church, Christmas Hampers, and Resource Thrift Store Pat was known as Nan to many kids in Paris and Community Beloved wife to the late Lonnie (1991); loved mom to Kelly Turnbull, Jody, and Paul (Laura); cherished Nan to Jake (Emily), Charlie (Meghan), Kyle (Holly), Patrick (Emma), Cody (Megan), CJ, Zack (Taylor), Alex and Xavior and great nan to Bennett and Nora; dear sister to the late Bill (Cheryl), Gary Tisdale (the late Betty), Judy Littleton (Larry), Butch Tisdale (Anne), Pam DaCosta (Jack) and Carol Tisdale. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Wm Kipp Funeral Home, 184 Grand River St N Paris on Sunday December 29, 2024, from 2-4 and 7-9 PM A Memorial Service to Commemorate Pat’s Life will be held in the funeral home chapel on Monday December 30, 2024, at 11:00 AM. Family Interment Paris Cemetery

Donations to Sakura House Hospice or Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated Online condolences and donations may be arranged through www.wmkippfuneralhome.com or by contacting WM. Kipp 519 442 3061.