Passed peacefully away at the Agnes Pratt Home on Saturday July 16, 2011. Bill Aylward aged 97 years. Retired Air Canada Gander employee and long time member of Knights of Columbus. Predeceased by his loving wife of 50 years, Marie Isabelle and sister Kathleen Simon. Leaving to mourn with precious memories, son Joe of St. John’s, NL: daughters; Doreen (Reg) Bowering of Mt. Pearl, NL; Betty (Andy) Gover of Lower Sackville, N.S.; Linda (Ken) Ryan of Mt. Pearl, NL.; Ann (Derek) Wells of Calgary, AB.; Susan (Don) McNeil of Red Island, N.S.; Helen (Larry) Marsh of Gander, NL. Also leaving with cherished memories his beloved grandchildren: Karen, David and Daniel Bowering, Stephen, Christopher and Jessica Gover, Kevin and Matthew Ryan, Lindsey and Tracey Wells, Joanna and Joseph McNeil, Gregory and Julia Marsh; three great grand children whom he adored; Morgan and Rachael Reynolds and Brooklynn Budden. Along with other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home 329 Freshwater Rd. on Monday July 18, 2011 from 2-5 p.m. & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday July 19, 2011 at 11 a.m. at St. Peter’s Parish, Ashford Drive, Mount Pearl. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations in Bill’s memory may be made to The Waterford Hospital Foundation or flowers gratefully accepted. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guestbook please visit www.carnells.com.