Obituary for William Weir
Weir, William
May 23, 1932 - January 17, 2022
Billy passed away peacefully at Headwaters Health Care Centre on Monday, January 17, 2022 at the age of 89. Beloved Husband of Emily Weir; devoted Father to Linda Welsh, Julie Roberts (James), Pauline Weatherbee (Kevin), Elizabeth Weir-Cowley (Wayne) and Karen Farace (Matteo); cherished Grandad to Sharon (Colin), Donna (Willie), Amanda (Jason), Kevin (Jacquelin), William (Marissa), Emily (Kenny), Miranda, Robert (Alexa), Derek, Jake, Ethan, Cheyenne and Chelsea; dearly loved Great-Grandad to Archie, Emma, Ariel, Nate, Kevin, Jax and Shiloh. Billy will also be sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends here, in the U.K. and the U.S.A.
Billy was born in Glasgow, Scotland and immigrated to Canada in 1966. He was an upholsterer by trade but mainly worked in the Aircraft Industry. He was a proud member of the Royal Canadian Legion for over 50 years. Billy was a Korean War Veteran and served in the British Army. He was also a life member of the Masonic Lodge and the Bramalea Rangers Football Club.
A Private Family Service will take place at Dods & McNair Funeral Home, Chapel & Reception Centre on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. and can be viewed on Billy's page of the website marked as Webcasting.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer Society of Dufferin County or Headwaters Health Care Foundation.
A tree will be planted in memory of William in the Dods & McNair Memorial Forest at the Island Lake Conservation Area, Orangeville.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.dodsandmcnair.com
May 23, 1932 - January 17, 2022
Billy passed away peacefully at Headwaters Health Care Centre on Monday, January 17, 2022 at the age of 89. Beloved Husband of Emily Weir; devoted Father to Linda Welsh, Julie Roberts (James), Pauline Weatherbee (Kevin), Elizabeth Weir-Cowley (Wayne) and Karen Farace (Matteo); cherished Grandad to Sharon (Colin), Donna (Willie), Amanda (Jason), Kevin (Jacquelin), William (Marissa), Emily (Kenny), Miranda, Robert (Alexa), Derek, Jake, Ethan, Cheyenne and Chelsea; dearly loved Great-Grandad to Archie, Emma, Ariel, Nate, Kevin, Jax and Shiloh. Billy will also be sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends here, in the U.K. and the U.S.A.
Billy was born in Glasgow, Scotland and immigrated to Canada in 1966. He was an upholsterer by trade but mainly worked in the Aircraft Industry. He was a proud member of the Royal Canadian Legion for over 50 years. Billy was a Korean War Veteran and served in the British Army. He was also a life member of the Masonic Lodge and the Bramalea Rangers Football Club.
A Private Family Service will take place at Dods & McNair Funeral Home, Chapel & Reception Centre on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. and can be viewed on Billy's page of the website marked as Webcasting.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer Society of Dufferin County or Headwaters Health Care Foundation.
A tree will be planted in memory of William in the Dods & McNair Memorial Forest at the Island Lake Conservation Area, Orangeville.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.dodsandmcnair.com