Peacefully at the Renfrew Victoria Hospital with his family by his side on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at the age of 81.

Loving husband of Ina DeVries for 61 years. Loving dad of Rhonda, Cindy (Doug Profitt), BJ (Lisa). Proud and loving Pops of Amanda (Chris), Josh (Lindsay), Matt (Leyla), Megan (Travis), Kelsey, Alex (Jade), Emma, Connor, Autumn and Rowin. Great-poppa of Leah, Beau and Charlotte. Dear brother of Glenda (Bob Hoare) and Rolly (Brenda). Predeceased by his siblings, Viola, Cora, John and Mike. Bill will be fondly remembered by his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and many friends.

Bill was greatly involved in the town of Renfrew as a two term councillor and was a member of the Renfrew Lions Club, Renfrew Highland Pipes and Drums, Royal Canadian Legion and was a volunteer firefighter for 23 years. He loved the Town of Renfrew and most of all his family. He will be missed.

Visitation will be held at the Goulet Funeral Home, 310 Argyle St. South, Renfrew on Friday, April 19 from 5 to 8 pm. A Memorial Service will be held at the Calvary Penetcostal Church, Renfrew on Saturday, April 20 at 11 am. Interment Rosebank Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation.