Suddenly and peacefully, in his 79th year, William (Bill) Mitchell completed his life's work of love and service to family, friends and community on |Sunday, July 22, 2007 in Hamilton.

Beloved husband of Anne for 56 years and cherished father and father-in-law of Pauline, Kim-Marie and Judy (Cliff MacDonald). Much loved and admired Grandpa of Ryan, Leighh Anne, Jackie, Andrea, Dan, Brian, Michael and Jane-Frances. Friend and loved brother of Pete (Flo), lone survivor Nana Mitchell's loving and boisterous brood; predeceased by brothers and sisters Chick (Glad), Kay (Les), Gord (Lillian), Dunc (Ivy), Jean (Stan), Jim (Shirley), and Hugh (Della). Brother-in-law to Tom (Berangiere) Gill and Winnie Stortz (Bud). Loving uncle and friend to many nieces and nephews and their families and remained very close to them.

Bill considered it his great privilege to serve as a Hamilton  Firefighter for 38 years and maintained many close friendship-s with his former colleagues. Bill was founder and first president of the Hamilton Firefighters Drum Corps.

Bill continued his lifelong commitment to helping others leaving family, friends and neighbours to wonder, "What will we ever do without Bill?" His story telling was legendary and we expect his stories to live on through generations of those who knew and loved him.

Visitation as P.X. DERMODY FUNERAL HOME, 7 East Avenue South (between Main and King), Wednesday  2- 4 pm and 7 - 9 pm. Prayers at 7:30 pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St Charles Garnier Church (Hughson and Augusta Sts., Hamilton) on Thursday, July 26th at 9 am. Cremation to follow. Bill was a generous contributor to many charities, so in lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice would be a fitting tribute to his memory.