I send my deepest condolences on the loss of your wonderful husband, and father, my Great-Uncle Bill. I am very glad I could be at the service by livestream to pay my respects to a memorable and larger than life person, as Brad so aptly mentioned. I will always remember Uncle Bill's very strong bear hugs, his exuberance, his great laugh and that mischievous twinkle in his eye, he had such a great sense of humour. I will also remember, that he was always interested in people and what their story was, and what made them tick, and he talked to everyone and listened as well, always made everyone feel comfortable. I will never forget the time when we were all living in Winnipeg, and he took me and I think Beverly snowshoeing and taught us how to properly climb and descend a hill with snowshoes, and imparted wisdom he had learned from his time working with indigenous people up in Northern Manitoba. My own daughters never got to know him well but do remember him reading their tea leaves when we went for Chinese food in Toronto. Uncle Bill's spirit lives on in the people whose lives he touched. Sending much love to you Aunt Jean, and all of you Brad, Beverly and Brenda, take care.
