DAVIS, Rev William Bill Charles Davis

After a full life devoted to family, faith, and community service, William (Bill) Charles Davis passed away on September 15, 2025 at the age of 86.

Bill will be remembered for his warmth, humour, and ability to connect with everyone he met. He had a remarkable gift for conversation, listening deeply, caring fully, and turning acquaintances into lifelong friends.

Bill was ordained as an Anglican priest and served congregations in the Diocese of Toronto. His commitment to education and public service led him to serve as a school board trustee and later as Chair of the Scarborough Board of Education. In 1985, Bill was elected as a Member of Provincial Parliament for Scarborough Centre. Following politics, he became the Executive Director of the Ontario and Toronto Automobile Dealers Associations.

He also found joy in life’s simple pleasures: time at the family cottage, travel with close friends, and the laughter and stories shared around good meals. Music, humour, and love filled the spaces where Bill was present, and his generosity of spirit touched all who knew him.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Linda (nee Park), his children Kathleen (Michael), Susan (Jonathan), and Jamie (Karen), and six grandchildren, Jason, Tyler, Lucas, Jacob, Cian, and Andie, who were his pride and joy. He will also be deeply missed by his sisters, Bette and Pat, along with extended family and many dear friends.

Visitation to be held at St. Peter’s Anglican Church (corner of College St. and King St. E. in Cobourg) on Monday, September 22 from 11 am until 12 noon. A Funeral Service will be held at St. Peter’s Anglican Church on Monday, September 22 at 12 noon. Interment will follow at the Heritage Cemetery of St. Peter. Reception to follow the interment and will be held at the MacCoubrey Funeral Home Reception Centre, 30 King St. E. in Cobourg.