Obituary of William Hunter

It is with great sadness, that we announce the peaceful passing of our father, Bill Hunter. He was surrounded by his loving family in his final moments. Bill was born in Carlisle, England and moved to Calgary in 1948, after his wartime assignment with the Royal Navy. As a journeyman electrician, Bill was employed by the Calgary Board of Education and retired as a foreman in the Maintenance Department. Bill had a fun, loving sense of humour and enjoyed spending his time with family. He was an active member of his church and until recently loved camping, golfing, walking around the lake and spending time with his new friends at Harbours of Newport. A lowering of the flag tribute will be made by his comrades at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #284. Bill is survived by his children, Bill Hunter Jr. (Margie Kipling), Heather Meadows (Terry Rossi), Colleen Weyman (Wayne), Brenda Festa (Sandy); grandchildren, Mark, Wendy, Shawn, Natasha, Cassie and Tony; great-grandchild, Gio; sisters and families of Hazel Dand and Audrey Whitfield of Carlisle, England. He was predeceased by Millie Hunter; daughter, Shawn and brother John. Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers and Tributes at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North) on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be concelebrated at Ascension Catholic Church (1100 Berkshire Boulevard N.W.) on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. Graveside Service to follow at Queen’s Park Cemetery. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the charity of the donor’s choice. The family wishes to thank the staff at Newport Harbour Care Centre for the loving care provided to our father. In living memory of William Hunter a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH Telephone: (403) 276-2296.