Contributions to the tribute of William "Bill" Edward McEllister

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Barb Lane posted a condolence

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Sue,Iam unable to attend the celebration of life but my thoughts are with you and your family.

Dianne Brooks posted a condolence

Thursday, May 3, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. Bill was a great guy, full of the zest for life! He will be sadly missed but our wonderful memories of his time with us will live on forever.

Pat and Gord King posted a condolence

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Dear Susan and Family We were very sad to hear of Bill's passing. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by all. But, most of all by his family. We will be thinking of you on Saturday as you celebrate his life and please know that you are in our hearts. Pat and Gord

Tim Kumagai posted a condolence

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Sue, it was with deep sadness that I learned of Bill's passing. To you and your family please accept our sincere condolences. I have been living in Japan (and the Philippines) for the past twenty-two years and thus, did not see a lot of Bill in recent years. However, I always had fond memories of Bill. He was one of the good old boys, loved and respected by many, including those of us who worked with him at Zurich or who played ball against him. He was simply a great guy. With our deepest sympathy, Tim & Anna Kumagai and family

Paul Pelow posted a condolence

Thursday, May 3, 2012

My condolences to the McEllister family in their time of grief. I knew Bill for only a short time and know that he will be missed by myself and others. Save a spot for me on that bench Bill.

Ted Whitehead posted a condolence

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Bill was such a positive guy and so much fun to be around! Our condolences, Ted & Joan

Lisa Leonard posted a condolence

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Dear Susan, I met you a couple of times and worked with your wonderful husband for many years at Zurich. I was the crazy American that made him chuckle or shake his head more than a few times. Bill was a terrific colleague and a true gentleman. My deepest sympathy to you and your family on your loss.

Cynthia McNorgan (wife of the late Ken McNorgan-2005) posted a condolence

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Ken spoke of you and your family often and I remember I did meet you a long time ago. If he was here, he would want to say how sorry he was for your loss and I just wanted you to know that I am saying it for him.

PAUL SHEARON posted a condolence

Thursday, May 3, 2012

My sincere condolences on the loss of a great guy.I played slow pitch with and against Bill for the past several years. His optimism and great sense of humour never deserted him even if we were losing. I always loved testing his considerable knowledge of trivia. In particular, he knew the capital cities of all 50 states in the USA. Over the years he sent me only a few e-mails but they were always loaded with humour.

Betty and Ron Eichenberger (Mary\\\'s friends) posted a condolence

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Susan, our deepest sympathy to you, Veronica, Tim and family. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Betty and Ron Eichenberger (Mary's friends)

Dorothy Chyc posted a condolence

Thursday, May 3, 2012

So sorry to hear about Bill. My thoughts & prayers are with you.

Karen Gillespie posted a condolence

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Dear Susan and family: Deepest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. Words alone cannot express my thoughts. Bill was funloving, interesting, kind, helpful and very generous with his time and talents. We will all miss him terribly. My thoughts are prayers are with you.

Rick Robbins (Dirt) posted a condolence

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Bill, was truly the most gentlemanly man I have ever met. He was highly competitive and skilled in the sports we played together and against, slopitch, touch-football, pool, and pickup basketball. His athleticism, kindness, generosity, and leadership made him well respected by all who knew him. He will be missed and often thought of, especially when the Chaps boys get together. He joins those that have preceded him. He was our flagship. I'm sure he will take care of registering the Chaps boys in heaven's league and let us know when each of us are next up. Looking forward to rejoicing his life as he did so much for everyone. My prayers go out to you and family.

Joseph Hofer posted a condolence

Thursday, May 3, 2012

My condolences to the family. Will fondly remember Bill's comments at our Zurich 25 year club Xmas dinners: "Paul, can the budget handle after dinner liquors this year?"

Kristine, Shawn and Annie Dos Santos posted a condolence

Thursday, May 3, 2012

We are thinking of you guys so much these days and I just can't imagine a better love story than Susan and Bill's - you guys had such a wonderful partnership and it is so heartwarming to know that love can last a lifetime and beyond. Hugs and love to you all from Annie 'cause she thinks you might need some right now...

Linda Macdonald (formely Linda Beaumier) Boomer posted a condolence

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Dear Susan: I was so sorry to read in the LFP about Bill. I worked with him for many years at the Zurich and was on the baseball team that Bill coached for many years. The baseball parties were always a blast at your place. Bill was a wonderful man,very talented at all that he did. I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I feel your pain, I just lost my husband last year. Time does heal, he will always be in your hearts.

Raymond W. Tuttle posted a condolence

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Our condolences are sent for you and family. Please know that I have fond memories of Bill that have been with me throughout the years. I especially enjoyed the summer together spent learning how to swim with my late sister Denise, Bill and I. He was a fun loving person and cousin. Peace is wished to you and yours through this difficult time. Sincerely Ray Tuttle

Gord Marchiori posted a condolence

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Sue My deepest sympathies to you and your family on the untimely passing of Bill. He will be truly missed. I met Bill through baseball and admired him for his love of the game and the joy that he shared when he was coaching and playing. Bill always had a kind word or two for everyone who crossed his path. My thoughts and prayers are with him on his final journey and for his family. gord marchiori

Keith &amp; Phyllis Johnston posted a condolence

Thursday, May 3, 2012

I want you to know how much I enjoyed playing ball with & against Bill over the years. I know how much effort he put into the Dorchester Canadians organization. Bill will be greatly missed by all but never forgotten. Phyl & I send our sincere sympathy to all your family.

Chris &amp; Karen Weverink posted a condolence

Thursday, May 3, 2012

We send our heartfelt condolences to you and the family during this difficult time. We will miss seeing and visiting with Bill at the campground. You are all in our prayers.

George and Jenny Shimono posted a condolence

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Dear Sue and Family, We came to know Bill through baseball over 10 years ago and enjoyed a friendship with both of you as we wintered together in Lakeland Florida over the past years. Bill was an amazing athlete, who enjoyed baseball with a passion unsurpassed by none. At the same time he was a true team player, admired by all for his cheerful demeanour, his kindness and his positive outlook on life. Always helpful and inclusive, he made everyone feel welcome. As you know, we were very fond of Bill, so will miss him deeply. Our heartfelt condolences are extended to you on his passing. We lost a great ball player and a wonderful friend. George and Jenny Shimono

Brian Gilmour posted a condolence

Thursday, May 3, 2012

My sincerest condolences to Bill's family. Bill loved his softball and shared his enthusiasm for the sport with all. When I arrived in Woodbrook Estates 4 years ago, Bill was the first to inquire if I played ball and even found a glove for me to use that first winter season in Lakeland. The following summer he contact me about bringing our Sarnia team to Dorchester. Those of us, who knew Bill through ball admire his competitivesness but also his simple enjoyment of the game and the comraderie that surrounds it. We will miss him very much. Brian

Ronald D. Thompson posted a condolence

Thursday, May 3, 2012

I played ball with Bill in Winter Haven and Lakeland, Fl. for the past five years. He was a positie influnce in all that he was involved in and many of us will miss him greatly.

John Whitney posted a condolence

Thursday, May 3, 2012

It was so sad to hear of the passing of Bill, He was alway interesting too talk to in and out of the hot tub at Woodbrook,He will be missed by every one that ever met him. All the best.

Rick Wilson - aka -R W posted a condolence

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Our deepest sympathies to all. Rick and Tracy (Chaps 1996-99)

Beverley Olivastri posted a condolence

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Sending deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother Bill. Our family has warm memories of him growing up on Central Ave. We will remember his smile and zest for life. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Beverley, Anthony (Renee)and Stephen Olivastri

Peg MacMunn posted a condolence

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Mr. Bill will be sorely missed. Such a kind, funny,interesting and gentlemanly soul. He made my first Caesar and it has yet to be surpassed. His athleticism, calm demeanor and humor were inspiring. He will forever remain in memory as the epitome of a strong, successful senior. I am so very sorry for your loss. May you find some measure of peace with the passing of time.

Mark Witlox posted a condolence

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Dearest Susan. It is with a heavy heart I send this message. Our family and staff were stunned and saddened by the news of Bill's passing. Please except our deepest condolences to you and your family from the entire Witlox family and staff at the shop.

Kay &amp; Jerry Wright posted a condolence

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Susan - you had the best husband in the whole world. He was the kindest most giving person. Love Kay (Kameka) Jerry Wright

Stuart Schostak posted a condolence

Thursday, May 3, 2012

My Wife Dianne and I are so saddened by the loss of our friend Bill. Bill and I were friends as teenagers and that friendship has continued through the years. We spend a weekend every year at his trailer in Goderich and it was always wonderful talking and catching up and just spending time together. Bill was always considerate and kind to everyone, he was energetic and fun, he loved his wife and his children. I will miss him terribly and we send our prayers to Susan and his children.

G. Marshall Tuttle posted a condolence

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Thank you Susan for letting me speak to my cousin Bill. I know it was difficult for him to speak, but it was a blessing, I will never forget. Not knowing Bill like I would of enjoyed, we shared the same interests in all sports. He was a class act and will be sorely missed by all. The McEllister and Mihm families certainly produced a "Gem" of a man. My deepest sympathy to all of the family, in this most trying of times. With the help of God and the strength that Bill passed on to you all we should all celebrate his life... God Bless...George Marshall Tuttle, Viola's Mihm Tuttle's son.