BULLARD, William “Bill” After a wonderful life, full of laughter and adventure, Bill passed away unexpectedly on November 18, 2017. Born in Saskatoon, and a native of Waterloo, ON. Bill had many loves. He loved his wife, Natalie, whom he was a loving husband for 28 years. He also dearly loved his children and grandchildren. Famously gentle and easygoing, Bill handed these qualities down to his two children, Cheryl and Greg (Janet nee Tuffner). He took extreme pride in his three beautiful grandchildren Carly, Cole, and Connor, who affectionately called him Boat Grandpa. He is also survived by his sister Linda Charlton (Mike) of Waterloo, and nephews Jeff (Kim nee Dhanpaul) and Scott (Jennifer nee Peart). Bill will be sadly missed by his sister in-laws Nina & Murray Fawcett/Derkach and Helen Derkach.
His fondness for a good glass of Scotch was only surpassed by his love of beer, rum, sail boats, and skiing the Rockies. He fondly reminisced about good friends, good drinks and good times at the Bronte Harbour Yacht Club in Oakville. A member for more than 35 years, serving as Commodore as well as several other positions on the board. Bill was an active participant in the BHYC Visually Impaired Sailing Program, as well as Race Committee Officer in the Oakville Easter Seals Regatta. Sailing, skiing, family, and friends were what brought joy to his life. Bill’s love for sailing started when he was a camp counselor at Camp Wabanaki on Beausoleil Island, but he was a man who wore many hats (and watches). Besides being a gifted skipper, he was a skilled skier, and a Ski Instructor for 30 years, with more than 20 years at Glen Eden Ski School. While Mr. B, Captain Highliner, and Howie Meeker were a few of his nicknames on the slopes, his joyous smile and incredible enthusiasm never diminished with the years.
Bill began his career at CN Telegraphs starting as a mail-boy at aged 18, he would climb the company ladder as it progressed to CNCP telecommunications, and would retire as an executive of UniTel Communications Inc. after 40 years of service. He will be remembered for having brilliant twinkling blue eyes, a grand sense of adventure, and spending the summers on his beloved boat Beausoleil II racing or snoozing, boozing, and cruising with his wife Natalie and two dogs Sam and Angel.
There will be a private family cremation followed by a celebration of Bill’s life held on Sunday December 3rd, 2017 at Harbour Banquet and Conference Centre, 2340 Ontario Street, Oakville from 1pm – 4pm with tributes beginning at 2pm. For those who wish, donations in memory of Bill can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society or the Oakville Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides