Born in Toronto, October 13, 1929, died peacefully on October 4, 2015 at his residence in Ottawa, at the age of 85 following a prolonged struggle with Alzheimer`s disease. He is survived by his wife and best friend Avis, children Bill (Sheila), Anne (Brett), Robert (Tracy) and John (Alison) and grandchildren Ciara, Ceili, Callum, Matthieu, Mylène, Marlowe and Charlotte. Born and raised in Toronto, Bill attended St. Michael's College, followed by Ryerson in 1950 before settling into a successful career in the R.C.M.P. that would afford him Canadian cultural experiences and memories from coast to coast. Retiring with the rank of Superintendent in 1987, his most rewarding years came between 1973 and 1980 where he served in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, responsible for Western Newfoundland and Labrador. His career trajectory reflected his talent at balancing uncompromising morals, ethics and professionalism with diplomacy, kindness and social ease. His family will proudly remember him as a devoted husband and loving father who, with his wife of nearly 55 years, Avis, provided wisdom and opportunities for their children, and a stable, comfortable home. Fond memories will persist of the pleasant man who knew equally well how to work hard, and take a family vacation; who could be serious, but laugh as hard as the rest of us when he became fodder for the family's humour; who enjoyed solitude in a comfortable chair with a good book as much as he enjoyed leading the family on weekend "adventures," who enjoyed Christmas lights during snow storms; who coined the phrase "fort weather" while animating many bedtime stories to his children; who was the family historian and photographer; and, who became a marathoner in his mid-50s. His grandchildren will all remember being teased that it was their "dodo time," to which they all would learn to garner a chuckle from him by responding, "No, it's your dodo time Grandpa!" The family wishes to thank the staff at the Garry J. Armstrong long-term care facility for their compassionate care of Bill. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, the family suggests donations to the Alzheimer Society (www.alzheimer.ca).