Learning, William J (F/O RAF-WWII) - Passed peacefully away at home on Tuesday, October 26th, 2010, William James (Bill) Learning. Age 88 years. Predeceased by his wife Phyllis (Jan 2008), parents Ronald and Maude, brother Don and Doug, sister Valda Williams. Left with fond and loving memories are his 3 children Jim (Joan), Denise (Wayne Smith), Derek (Susan); 8 grandchildren: Tina, Amy, Derek (Leslie), Jeff and Andrea Learning, Jennifer, Marc (Bonita) and Pearl Learning, Sheila Lane and Joyce Lane; Long time friends Olga Fardy, Noble and Ida Baird (Gander), Rev. Ray and Shirley Cole (Grand Falls); as well as a number of family and friends. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home 328 Hamilton Avenue, on Wednesday from 2-4pm and 7-9pm, on Thursday 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Funeral service 2pm on Friday, October 29th, 2010, from Barrett's Chapel. Interment to follow at The Field Of Honour, Mount Pleasasnt Cemetery. Bill was a longstanding member of the Royal Canadian Legion in Gander and St. John's, 150th RCAF (North Atlantic) Wing, 125th (Nfld Squadron) and Allied Air Force RAF, Commercial Travelers Association and the Masonic Lodge (Gander) Branch #16. As expressions of sympathy donations in his memory may be made to the 150 Wing Memorial Scholarship or charity of ones choice. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.