At the age of one year my nephew Bill and his mother, my sister Isobel lived with us for a couple of years forming a strong and lasting bond. I have many fond memories of Bill's early years particularly. He was such a little pleaser people were drawn to his charismatic personality (a characteristic he maintained throughout his life). As a youngster he played a variety of sports and took boxing lessons from his dad. Like his mother he was an avid reader and kept well informed of the political scene.
Bill faced many challenges in his life but he always remained a kind and gentle soul.
