RILEY, BILL JR. - It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we the family announce the passing of Bill Riley Jr., 35, of Riverview, NB, and formerly of Amherst on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at the Moncton City Hospital with his loving family and friends by his side. Little Bill was born on March 24, 1976 in Amherst; he was a son of James William Riley and Joanne (Gibson) Riley. Little Bill was an avid sportsman and played for the Amherst Ramblers Jr. A in 1994, where he received the Rookie of the Year Award. Later he joined the renamed Amherst Mooseheads and then transferred to the East Hants Penguins, where he played for several seasons. He was an employee with the Correctional Services of Canada at the Springhill Institution. In his spare time, Little Bill loved to play the guitar, and also enjoyed fishing and clamming. He will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his parents; sisters, Carla Riley and Tracey Riley; his two sons, Jesse and Dustin; girlfriend, Monica; step-daughter, Emma; paternal grandparents, Jim and Gladys Riley; as well as several uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of Campbell’s Funeral Home, Amherst (667-9906). There will be no visitation. Funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 2, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. from First Baptist Church, Amherst with Rev. Donald Miller officiating. A time of refreshments and fellowship will follow in the church vestry. In lieu of flowers, donations in Little Bill’s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society. On-line guest book may be signed for the family via: www.campbellsamherst.ca