WILLIAM (BILL) DION

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WILLIAM (BILL) DION C'est avec grand chagrin que nous annonçons le décès de notre cher père William, entouré de sa famille au Foyer Valade le lundi 29 février. Our beloved William passed away on Monday, February 29, with his family at his side at the Foyer Valade. He leaves to mourn his wife of 69 years Lucille (née Gay); his children, Lynn (Barry), Roland (Thérèse), Gisèle, Nicole (Peter); 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Bill was born to Wilfred and Lucie Dion on January 23, 1922 in Fisher Branch, the sixth of eight children. He was predeceased by his brothers Romeo, Adelaire, Leo and Raymond. He is survived by his siblings, Eugene (Eva), Jeanne and Rose (Herb). In 1942, he joined the RCAF and proudly served his country until the end of the war. In 1946 he married Lucille and they settled in Saint-Boniface to raise their family. Bill took up barbering on Taché, a career that lasted 45 years. There was not a head he did not know in St.B. Il connaissait toutes les nuques du quartier. Il était aussi un Chevalier de Colomb du Conseil Goulet. Although he did travel, Bill was happiest at home or at the cottage at Plage Albert with his grandkids and his garden. His tomatoes and beans were legendary. He loved building things and helping his family. He often showed up with his tools, just in case. We all have proof of his talents in our homes and cottages. Dad was a humble, hard-working and honest man. His smile was contagious as the staff at Foyer Valade often noted. Grand-père s'est donné cur et âme pour ses petits-enfants. Que ça soit un match de hockey, un concert d'école ou une fête, il était là pour eux. Ils ont tous des jouets faits de ses mains avec amour. Son humilité, son dévouement, son honnêteté étaient pour nous source d'inspiration. Il était reconnu pour son sourire charmant et sincère ainsi que pour son doux caractère. La famille souhaite remercier les membres du personnel d'Actionmarguerite Saint-Vital pour leur compassion, leur empathie et leurs soins affectueux durant ses derniers jours. Une célébration de la vie de William suivie d'une messe des funérailles aura lieu le lundi 7 mars à la Cathédrale de Saint-Boniface dès 10h10. A celebration of life followed by a Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Monday, March 7 at 10:10 a.m. at the Saint-Boniface Basilica. Au lieu de fleurs, nous vous invitons à faire un don au nom de William à Siloam Mission ou au Alzheimer Society of Manitoba. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Bill's name can be made to Siloam Mission or the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba. La direction des funérailles a été confiée au Salon funéraire E. J. Coutu & Co., 680, rue Archibald 204-253-5086 ejcoutu.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 05, 2016