At the Lakefield Extendicare on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 in his 97th year. Born in Marystown Newfoundland on September 22, 1917 and former resident of Corner Brook Newfoundland Beloved husband of the late Effie (nee Brown). Loving father of Marilyn Gillam, Bill and his wife Marlene and Cathy Granlund. Cherished grandfather of the late Denolda Gillam, Bill Gillam and his wife Carole, Todd Gillam, Troy Farrell and his wife Jennifer, and Keith Granlund and his wife Candice. Father-in-law of Erik Granlundthe late Nelson Gillam. Bill was predeceased by his brothers and sisters. Friends will be received at the HIGHLAND PARK FUNERAL CENTRE 2510 Bensfort Rd., Peterborough from 9-10 on Saturday, September 13, 2014. Funeral Prayers to follow in the chapel at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at Highland Park Cemetery. In memory of Bill, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. On-line condolences may be made at www.highlandparkfuneralcentre.com