Passed peacefully away at Saint Luke's Homes on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at the age of 76 years. Predeceased by his parents: Edward and Marion; sisters: Barbara, Helen, Joan (Mike) and Linda (Irving); brothers: Fred and Ron. Leaving to mourn his brother Gerald (Ethel); sisters: Carolann (Jerry, deceased) and Judy (William); as well as nieces, nephews and a large circle of friends. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Saint Luke's Homes for the compassion and care given to Bill over his last years. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. Funeral service will be held in Barrett's Chapel on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 11 am. Interment will follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road. No flowers by request. Donations may be made in his memory to the Cerebral Palsy Association of Newfoundland. To sign the online memorial guest book, please visit www.barretts.ca.