William (Bill) Carruthers died peacefully at the Chatham-Kent Hospice at age 83.
Sadly missed by his wife Doreen (née Davidson), daughter Karen (Scott) Williams, stepchildren Cheryl (Ted) McNicol, Debra Stacey (Bob), Kevin (Sylvia) Tomecek, Todd (Janet) Tomecek. Also survived by his sister Cathy (Ken) Macaulay, brother Michael, and sister Trisha (Robert) Brooksbank.
Predeceased by his parents Philip (1979) and Elizabeth (Betty) Carruthers (2021), infant daughter Claire, and son Cameron (1992).
Bill loved being Papa to eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by several nieces and nephews.
He retired from the K.C.R.C. School Board after 35 years as a teacher and principal. The military was a big part of Bill’s life, joining the Es and Kent Scottish Regiment in 1958 and retiring from the Association in 2022.
He enjoyed summers at the cottage at Rondeau Park with family and friends and, after retirement, spent many winters in the Bahamas.
Special thanks to Blake Harding for always being there for us. Thanks to the staff at the Hospice for their care and compassion.
Cremation has taken place.
Friends and relatives may visit at the Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home Ltd., 156 William St. S., Chatham from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. A Funeral Service will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel.
Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society and the Chatham-Kent Hospice would be appreciated.
Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home.
