WILLIAM (BILL) BORLASE

Condolences & Memories (13 entries)

• Jan and Brian, sending my condolences your way and letting you know that I’m thinking of you both. The many lovely tributes to husband and father Bill , written by friends and colleagues speak to his character and integrity. - Posted by: Catherine Lee (Friend) on: Aug 16, 2019

• Dear Jan and Family, I am so very sorry to hear of your husband's untimely passing. Please accept my sincerest condolences and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Pat Pitcher - Posted by: Pat Pitcher ( MGH Alumni Executive Committee co-member) on: Jul 26, 2019

• I am quite sorry to hear about Bill's passing. He is to this day the best manager I have ever worked with or for. He is, in fact, the only reason I'm still working with the water and waste division, and it was his compassion and understanding that kept me here. It was two months into my employment as the clerk supporting his area, still not past probation, when there was a miscommunication about whether I was to write -notes- for a meeting as I had understood it (and which it turned out was correct), or official minutes (which require more training that I had not yet completed). Bill backed me up against my own supervisor at the time, which I was too afraid to do for myself even if I was right, and saved my job. The experience had been so jarring I nearly left even after the mess was sorted, but Bill talked to me and helped me through it, made me feel like a capable person again rather than a peon to be used and tossed away. He spoke to you like a person, an equal, and he actually -listened-. He didn't place himself above you no matter how brilliant he was, he didn't make you feel -less than-. - Posted by: Brandy Stevenson (Co-worker) on: Jul 26, 2019

• Our sincere condolences. We so enjoyed Bl’s company and are saddened by his passing. - Posted by: Bernie and Daine Murray (Longtime friends) on: Jul 26, 2019

• Jan and family, please accept our sincere condolences - Posted by: Loretta and Dan Carpick (Co-worker) on: Jul 25, 2019

• Dear Janice and Brian, The Hammells send our sincerest sympathy on the sad loss of your husband and dad. We always looked forward to visiting you at Taylor events and the Bomber games in the old stadium. Our thoughts are with you. - Posted by: Pat and Tom Hammell (Acquaintence) on: Jul 24, 2019

• Janice, I enjoyed all of the many years working with Bill especially the conferences with both of you. Lunch at the Windsor Park Inn will never be the same. Deepest condolences to you and Brian. - Posted by: Dwight Gibson (Co-worker) on: Jul 24, 2019

• Janice and family, please accept my sincerest condolences on the occasion of Bill's passing. I met Bill in the early 1980s in my capacity as a Representative of CUPE 500, the union for civic employees. Bill was a true professional respected by his managerial colleagues and rank and file workers alike. In all of our dealings Bill brought a problem-solving approach, and I (and many others) had tremendous respect for him. Through his work Bill made a significant contribution to our City. He will be missed. Paul Moist - Past President, CUPE 500 - Posted by: Paul Moist (Work colleague) on: Jul 23, 2019

• Janice and Brian, I was so shocked to hear of Bill's passing. My sincere condolences to you. I will keep you in my prayers. - Posted by: Julie Garofalo (Friend) on: Jul 23, 2019

• Janice and family, I’m so sorry to learn about Bill’s passing. My thoughts are with you at this sad time. I was reminded of the fun and many laughs we had after curling while Bill enjoyed his pizza with fresh tomato slices on top. - Posted by: Wendy Fox (Friend) on: Jul 23, 2019

• I was his clerk for a few years and he was the best person I have ever worked for throughout my working career. He will be greatly missed. My sympathy goes out to his family and friends. - Posted by: Kimberly Lucko (Co-Worker) on: Jul 23, 2019

• My condolences to Bill's family. I worked for Bill for many years and he was a great guy. - Posted by: John Day (Co-worker) on: Jul 23, 2019

• My condolences to the family. Bill was one of the best managers the City of Winnipeg ever had to date. He was a great person to work for. He will be sadly missed. - Posted by: David Pelland (Co-worker from the past) on: Jul 23, 2019