Obituary of William Walter Nugent

March 7, 1943- Napanee, Ontario

July 11, 2023 - Calgary, Alberta

William “Bill” Nugent beloved husband and father, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at the age of 80 years.

Bill was born in Napanee, Ontario on March 7, 1943. He moved to Cochrane, AB in 1965. When Bill arrived in Alberta, he started working at a PMU farm in Cochrane. Bill married Shirley Vincent in 1967.

Bill worked hard enough to get a piece of land purchased on Grand Valley Rd, Northwest of Cochrane.  Bill worked with his horses, also had a job with Shell Oil. He would take the oil out of his truck every night in the winter months, bring it in the house for the night, put it back in his truck in the morning so he wouldn't be late for work.

In 1972 Bill purchased some wooded land in Water Valley, it had a shack, outhouse, and power. The first building he built was a horse barn that is still on the property today. Everyone in the family worked hard clearing trees, picking rocks and sticks to build an indoor arena, barn, and corrals. Bill traded horses during all of it. He would take horses to the sale, sell them, and buy more, trim and ride them, and put those horses back in the sale the next day. Eventually he saved enough money to be able to buy some cows and from then on, he would always have cattle. Bill would feed them with a team and wagon. He was a great teamster and broke all of his many teams himself. He would even hook his rope horses; it made him very proud to train teams.

Besides his loving partner June, Bill is survived by his son Mark  (Randa) Nugent of Water Valley, AB and daughter Marcy (Cody) Cunningham of Banner, Wy.;  four grandchildren, Cashlee (Chantz) Cates, Cricket Cunningham, Ryatt and Court Nugent; and three great-grandchildren, Carsyn, Corbyn and Casyn Cates. Bill is also survived by his brother Dick and sister Shannon, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Bill was predeceased by his wife Shirley, parents Earl and Wilma, and sister Emily Clermont.

As per Bill’s wishes no service will be held. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed at www.MHFH.com.

In living memory of Bill Nugent, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Cochrane, 369 Railway Street, Cochrane, AB T4C 2E2, Telephone: 403-932-4740.