Simon, William “Bill”
September 11, 1931 – November 8, 2018
Surrounded by family until the end, Bill passed away on Thursday at the age of 87. Predeceased by his first wife, Anne (nee Fugedi), in 1957, and second wife, Marlene (nee Newcombe), in 1991. Beloved father to Leslie Harrison (nee Simon), Susan, Stephen (Zee), Bradley and Richard (Nathalie) Simon, and cherished grandfather to Raine, Zephy and Asher. Much loved son of the late Joseph and Anna (Boha) Simon, and brother and best friend to Joe (Dorothy) Simon. Bill will also be sadly missed by his in-laws, Don and Donna Kinch and Harry (late Barbara) Lewis, his nieces and nephews, extended family, and friends, including long-time companion, Jacqueline Sells. Bill was proud to be one of the first employees at Baycoat, where he retired after 30 years as Manager, Operations and Planning. He was a long-time curler and avid golfer, and treasured over 50 years of summer fishing trips to Louie’s. Above all, family came first. Bill was a good and gentle man, whose kindness, generosity and unconditional love will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Visitation at SMITH'S FUNERAL HOME, 1167 Guelph Line (one stop light north of QEW), BURLINGTON (905-632-3333), on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 from 3 – 5 and 7 – 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 1 p.m. Reception to follow. Cremation; interment for family and close friends will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to Joseph Brant Hospital Cancer Clinic or The Carpenter Hospice would be sincerely appreciated.