EDWARDS, William George Wallace –
May 22nd 1933 – September 23rd 2015
Loving husband of Joan Beverly since 1953.
Father of Michael, William Jr. (Colleen), Margaret (Todd), Edward (Cathy) and Melinda, predeceased by his son John and his daughters Patricia and Mary.
Grandfather of eight and great-grandfather of four.
He serviced the office supply needs of the community for 35 years. (Cambrian Business Products) He was dedicated to community events and supported his neighbours through volunteer roles in local groups. Collectively, with his neighbours, he helped establish the Lawlor Home Builders Cooperative. From the summertime pleasantries of lacrosse tournaments to the cold early morning hockey practices at the Brooklin arena, Bill put his coaching and mentoring skills to use with a generation of young men in the Whitby area.
He served on the executives of both Brooklin-Whitby Minor Hockey and Garrard Road Minor Lacrosse.
He was recognized as a Canada Jaycee Senator. He also walked the neighbourhoods of Whitby as a volunteer canvasser for the Cancer Society and was their campaign district chairman.
In retirement Bill enjoyed travel, golf and visiting with family and friends.
Visitation will be held at W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby, on Thursday, October 1st 2015 from 1 – 2pm followed immediately by a memorial service in the funeral home chapel at 2pm.
If desired, donations in loving memory of William are gratefully received in support of the SickKids Foundation and condolences may be expressed online at wctownfuneralchapel.com.
