Passed peacefully away at the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon, SK on Sunday, September 10, 2017 at the age of 80 years. Leaving to mourn and cherish his memory are his sons William, Rod and Dennis, along with his daughter Debbie Zacharias, son-in-law Russell Zacharias; granddaughters Caitlin Zacharias and Kirsten Zacharias. Dad is now reunited with his beloved wife Jean, who passed away on September 26, 2008. He is also survived by his three sisters Stella Noseworthy, Margaret Pye and Mildred Dooley; as well as many special friends and extended family, including his Canadian Coast Guard family. Visitation for William will take place from Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 from 2-9 pm. Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. from St. Teresa's Church, inurnment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation.