(ret.) W.B. (Bill) June 13, 1924 - July 15, 2008. Passed peacefully after a tenacious fight with cancer. Leaves behind loving wife of 55 years, Lillian (Skanes), children Heather and Brian and their spouses Bill and Nicky, grandchildren Liam, Emily, James and Mark, in-laws Gord, Ned and Lorraine and families, and a large circle of friends and comrades. Born in St. John's, Newfoundland to Lt.-Col. Walter F. and Dorothy Rendell, elder brother of Peter (pre-deceased). Bill served his country with the 59th Heavy (Newfoundland) Regiment from France to Germany, forging many of his closest friendships. He re-enlisted with the Royal Canadian Artillery in 1952 and served in Canada, Europe and Indochina, retiring in 1972, then serving with the Royal Newfoundland Militia Regiment. Bill loved his children and grandchildren, and their dogs, sunny days on his boat, fishing, and rally driving with his brother and best friend, Pete. He treasured the Masonic and Shrine Brotherhoods, a founding member of Gander Masonic Lodge 16, and member of Beothic Preceptory and St. John's Masonic Lodge and Shrine Temples in St. John's, Sarasota, Fl. and Vancouver. Bill was never happier than when he was of service to others, particularly children. He lived the motto "No Shriner stands so tall as when he stoops to help a child." Dad, we love you. You will be missed. A celebration of Bill's life, and interment with his Legion colleagues, will be held in the fall in St. John's. In lieu of flowers donations to the Shriners Children's Hospital Fund would be appreciated.