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William Roebuck
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William Thomas "Bill"
Roebuck
1947 - 2017
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Obituary for William Thomas "Bill" Roebuck

William Thomas "Bill"  Roebuck
ROEBUCK, William Thomas “Bill”
Surrounded by his family, passed away peacefully at The Carpenter Hospice, Burlington, on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at the age of 70. Beloved husband of Roslyn Ralph for 39 years. Loving father of Catherine “Katie” Roebuck (Stephen Hess) and James Roebuck. Cherished Grandpa of Rylan and Ashlynn Hess.
Bill was born in Hamilton and was the only child of Edward and Elizabeth Roebuck. He attended Ryerson School of Journalism in the early 70’s and went on to build a successful career as a magazine editor and writer. He edited and wrote in the fields of electrical engineering, foodservice and hospitality, personal computing and technology. He is best known as the award-winning editor of MRO and Home Digest magazines. Bill will also be remembered as the “car guy”, long-time member of AJAC and owner/editor of cartest.ca and as an active community volunteer as a member of the Rotary Club of Oakville Trafalgar in Oakville.
Bill was known for his twinkling blue eyes, his great sense of humour and his gentle nature. He loved his family, travel, fast cars and a good single malt. He is fondly remembered and dearly missed.
Private cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Bill’s Life will be held at SMITH’S FUNERAL HOME, 1167 Guelph Line (one stoplight north of QEW), BURLINGTON on Saturday, November 25, 2017 from 3-6 p.m. with family tributes at 4 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Carpenter Hospice, Burlington or the Gord Downie Fund for Brain Cancer Research (through Sunnybrook Foundation) would be sincerely appreciated by the family. At Bill’s request, please share your stories of him with his family at the funeral home or at www.smithsfh.com .
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