Passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 26th, 2012, William Hubert (Bill) Trickett at Carbonear General Hospital, in his 86th year. He was at the time a resident of Collingwood Downs Personal Care Home in Clarke’s Beach where he and his wife Emmie moved in 2008.
He was born and spent most of his younger years in Trinity, Trinity Bay. As a young man he loved walking the barrens and enjoyed the ocean and boats. He always spoke fondly of his boyhood days in Trinity. He met Emily (Emmie) Hancock in St. John’s where they married in 1946, settled and raised their family. Bill worked at the Commercial Cable Company in St. John’s until it closed operations in 1961. In 1964 he attended the College of Trades and Technology to study electronics and upon graduation joined the staff of the College where he remained as an instructor until his retirement. He and Emmie spent their retirement years in Foxtrap, Conception Bay making the occasional trip across Canada to visit his sons and their families in Alberta. Throughout his life Bill had a special love for animals and spent many hours each day with his beloved dogs.
He is predeceased by his wife Emmie, sisters: Vera Bursey, Ruby Coates, Minnie Ewing (Millar), and much loved grandson Jeffrey Trickett of Calgary. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are his two sons William Trickett (Christine) and Victor Trickett (Brenda) both of Calgary; and his daughter Linda Somerton. Also missing him are his grandchildren, Andrew Barnes (Andrea), Jennifer (Kyle Forster) of California, Matthew Barnes (April), Jeremy Trickett of Toronto, Kate Somerton (John), Leigh and Christopher Trickett of Red Deer, Alberta, two great-grandchildren, Margaret (Maggie) Walsh of Fox Creek, Alberta, and McKinley Barnes and a large number of nieces and nephews.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of the Emergency Room at Carbonear General Hospital, and the management and staff of Collingwood Downs Personal Care Home especially Claudine, Paula, Alberta and Mary.
Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service to celebrate his life will be held on Thursday, February 2nd, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. from the Carnell Memorial Chapel, 329 Freshwater Road, with reception to follow. Interment to take place at the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice. To send a message of condolence or sign a memorial guest book please visit www.carnells.com.