(January 4, 1932 - February 11, 2018) - Passed away peacefully at Mill Creek Care Centre, Barrie on February 11, 2018 at the age of 86. Beloved husband for 61 years to Jess (nee Souness). Much loved father of Campbell and Shona. Cherished grandad to Matthew Torrance, Erin Jantzi (Cameron) and Callie Torrance. Great grandpa to Carter. Predeceased by his sister Betty. Bill will be sadly missed by his extended family and friends. The family would like to take this opportunity to extend our heartfelt thanks to the caring and devoted staff at Mill Creek Care Centre, the Bayshore nurses, St. Elizabeth PSW’s, as well as Dr.’s Nancy Trimble, Christian Stevens, Rob Hekkenberg and Renee Hanrahan for their years of dedicated, diligent and compassionate care.
Guests will be received at Adams Funeral Home (445 St. Vincent Street, Barrie) on Saturday March 3, 2018 at 2pm until the time we celebrate Bill’s life at 3 pm. After the service, guests are invited to remain for a reception in the lounge. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre at Royal Victoria Hospital or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.