So sorry to read this news. We have a small world. I knew Louise Novinger in university; met Don Novinger at Rotary West and, of course, Bill was part of that package! When Bill’s eyesight reached a point that Rotary meetings no longer worked, I didn’t see him for a bit until we cross paths dealing with the University Heights restrictive covenant. That’s when Bill showed his community mettle and stood up as the named plaintiff involving a breach of the covenant. Such things may not seem heroic to some, but standing up for your community means a lot to me. Bill was a great human being with a lovely sense of humour and he will be missed by all who knew him. Best to Martha, the Faulkners and the Novingers.

As his veterinarian for years I became friends with Bill and Martha, his sense of humour and beautiful optimisim would fill my clinic with a lovely energy. I will miss him as will anyone who ever knew him. He was a genuine human and a gentleman. My thoughts are with you Martha and would love to chat sometime if you feel up to it.

Sincerely Bridget Harris

We were deeply saddened to hear of Bill's passing, but pleased to know that his sharp wit will keep St. Peter on his toes. Bill was our accountant at EXLOG Canada in the early Eighties. I remember Martha and him coming to an EXLOG social event when he plonked himself down on the sofa between two heavily pregnant wives, loudly proclaiming, "I've landed in the Bay of Pigs!" As with many Bill-isms, he got away with his risqué sense of humour. Last time Bill & Martha visited us as 2017, he appeared at the front door, proclaiming "Lovely to see you!", not letting his vision loss hamper his humour. All our best wishes and condolences, Martha, in this time of sorrow!

Well let me tell you about my friend Bill. A man of great love, generosity and boundless humour. He answered my phone calls with "martini mama" and he could make a mean one. I only met Bill in 2018 but I felt like I knew him for my entire life.

Onore e forza.

Flora & Bruce Gillespie

Martha and family

My condolence for the loss of your "beloved' Bill. Sending warm hugs and healing thoughts. May the many fond memories you created bring you much comfort..

Juane Priest

Martha and family,

I am so, so saddened and shocked to hear of the passing of Bill. I was Bill's admin. at EnCana/Cenovus prior to his retiring. Bill was one of the best people I ever had the pleasure of working for. He was funny, caring and a great person thru and thru. He used to visit me with Armstrong at work and they were such a joy to see. Bill never let his eyesight keep him down. He spoke fondly of Martha and his family. I feel honoured to have known Bill and he will be deeply missed by all the people who were fortunate enough to know him. Rest in peace, pal, until we meet again. My deepest condolences to Martha, the love of his life and his family and friends.

Pat and I were deeply saddened by Bill's passing. I miss our dog walks, trying to out wit each other, and long conversations where we solved all the world's problems. (If only people would listen.) I imagine that he is enjoying his walks with Armstrong and appreciate all the memories.

Bill was a delightful man, and I’m crushed to hear this. He always went out of his way to make people feel welcome. His Dad jokes were the standard by which we should all be judged! I will miss him.

Bill was a wonderfully classy, funny, warm gentleman with an unmatched wit! Martha, Andy and Paige, Lynda and I are sorry for your loss. I so miss Bill's greeting of "Armbruster!" And somewhere in the UK there are middle aged persons who believe that the French eat hamsters for dinner. Let me explain. Who else but Bill could engage a high school band from England to play Happy Birthday to young, pre-teen Paige- in the middle of an abbey courtyard in Alsace France. Bill then sent band members scurrying when he announced, in heavily French, accented English, that he was cooking a rack of hamster for dinner! Rest in peace dear Bill and thank you for your warm friendship and enough stories and fond memories to last many lifetimes. Sending love and light, Bruce and Lynda Halliday

I am so sorry for your loss…Bill was an awesome person; I worked with Bill at Pan Canadian and his daughter Andy. My thoughts are with during this time. Take care.