Peacefully at the Hamilton General Hospital on Sunday, October 13, 2013 in his 94th year. Predeceased by his wife Edith (2003) and survived by his son Bob (Carrie) and daughter Diane Flett (the late Gordon 2012). He leaves behind his grandchildren Heather (Jon Hamer) and Graham Flett (Lindsay) and Sarah (Cody Sheppard) and Erin Moore. Also survived by great-grandchildren Ben and Drew Hamer, and Rebecca and Lily Flett.

Bill was a Veteran of W.W. II, serving in the Royal Canadian Navy, and was a thirty-five year Veteran of the Hamilton Fire Department, retiring in 1980.

Past member of H.M.C.S. Star (C. & P.O's. Mess), Leander Boat Club and Macassa Bay Yacht Club.

Cremation has taken place and a private family interment at Bayview Cemetery to follow.