September 11, 1921 – December 10, 2013
Kelly, William Elwood – Bill was a long time resident of Dundas and passed away
peacefully on Tuesday, December 10th 2013 at St. Peter’s Hospital. He has made the journey to be with his long time love Mary (predeceased January 5, 2010), Missing him are his children, John (Rose Marie), Brian, Catherine (Paul) Castellan and Becky (Ralph) Meyer. Bill had 6 grandchildren, Michael (Mindy) Kelly, Shannon Kelly, Erin (Dan) Exley, David (Suzy) Castellan, Nicholas Meyer, and Chelsea Meyer. He will also be missed by 5 great grandchildren, Emma and Aiden Castellan, Lara and Zoe Exley and Ashlynn Kelly. Dad was a WWll Veteran serving in the R.C.A.F. He was very proud of his time in the service and shared many stories with family and friends. He was the Past President and long time member of the Hamilton Air Force Association, a very talented artist and woodworker. His creations never ceased to amaze. Many thanks to the nurses and doctors of 8S at the Hamilton General for their care and patience with our dad, the wonderful staff of Bertram Place as well as the staff at St. Peter’s Hospital with a special thanks to Megan for holding his hand while he passed. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, December 17th from 10 a.m. until the Celebration of Bill’s Life at 11 a.m. at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Lung Association would be appreciated by the family.
So sorry to hear about your loss. Take comfort in all the good memories you have of your father Becky. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Jim, Brenda, Corey and Craig xxxxoooo
I WAS VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF BILL.HE HAS BEEN A FRIEND FOR MORE THEN 50 YEARS.kNEW HIM AT THE HAMILTON AIR FORCE CLUB AND ASSOCIATED WITH WENDELL WALTON.,AND HUGH MORGAN.ALWAYS LOVED HIS BRIGHT SMILE AND JOKES.VISITED HIM A FEW MONTHS AGO AT THE BERTRAM AND WE HAD A NICE CHAT.LOVED TO SEE HIM AND HIS DAUGHTER AT THE MEADOWS LONG TERM CARE IN ANCASTER,WHERE HE WOULD VISIT HIS BELOVED MARY.(I VOLUNTEER IN THE TUCK SHOP THERE)REST IN PEACE MY GOOD FRIEND.BOB.
I reflect with pride on the many years of our friendship and your endless fund of funny comments. You are now in the hands of our good Lord to make the journey to join your dear wife Mary. As your big family mourns so Bill does your old pal Cecil.
Our thoughts are with you from England. Grampy will be missed by many and is finally at peace now with Nannie.
Love
Erin, Dan, Lara and Zoe
Brian – Please accept my condolences to you and your family on the passing of your father. WAHC has made a contribution to the Lung Association in his memory.
Florencia