Passed peacefully away at his home in Fermeuse, age 80 years, in the presence of his loving and devoted wife of 50 years, Mary. Predeceased by his parents: Frank & Gertrude O’Neill; brother: Johnny; parents-in-law: Edward & Mercedes Power and brother-in-law: William Power. Fondly remembered by his 8 children: Christine (Scott), St. John’s; Blanche (Paul), Portugal Cove South; Frank, St. John’s; Lisa (Lee), South Korea; Paula (Johnny), South Korea; Marissa, St. John’s; Mark (Ginette), Topsail; Holly (Len), Bell Island. 6 grandchildren: Liam, Ryan, Sarah, Maria, Matthew, Dain, Sandi & Peter and great-grandchildren: Nickolas & Ethan. Sisters-in-law: Catherine (Ren), Ship Harbour and Stella (Gower), Fermeuse and 11 nieces and nephews. Also leaving to mourn a large circle of special friends and neighbours. A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Kevin Melvin for his many years of extraordinary care. As well as, Dr. M. Kassem of Ferryland and our home support worker, Diane Brophy of Fermeuse. Flowers gratefully accepted or a donation in Bill’s name may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Remains resting at Fahey’s Funeral Home in Fermeuse. Visitation on Monday, 2 p.m. -9 p.m. and Tuesday, noon – 3 p.m. Gathering of family and friends to take place at Port Kirwan Hall at 4 p.m. on Tuesday. To express condolences online: faheysfuneralhomes.ca.
“A man cemented to the natural world: the world of birds and boglands, of sea and sunkers, who flew the flights of life with a poetic soul.”