Passed peacefully away at the Pleasantview Towers on Thursday, November 23rd, 2017 at the age of 83. Predeceased by his wife Elizabeth "Lib" Wareham in 2014; sisters: Elizabeth and Daphne; and brother Harold. Leaving to mourn his son Andrew and daughter-in-law Mary Lou; his two granddaughters: Emma Irene and Anna Elizabeth; sister Elsie (Jack); brother Robert and a large number of adored and loved nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and a large circle of other family and friends. A short visitation will take place at 12 pm with the funeral service to follow from Barrett's Funeral Chapel, 328 Hamilton Avenue, on Monday, November 27th, 2017 at 2 pm with interment to follow at Forest Road Anglican Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations in William's memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. To view the online memorial guest book or leave a message of condolence, please visit www.barretts.ca.