William Ernest WHITING

WHITING, William Ernest (Bill ) - Passed away peacefully Saturday, August 4, 2007 in Dartmouth General Hospital. Born in Bright's Grove, Ontario, son of the late Ernest and Daisy (Davie) Whiting. He was a member of the Atlantic Chiefs and P.O.'s Association and the Combined Operations Association. He served in the Royal Canadian Navy from 1941 until 1965 and took part in the Normandy Invasion on board LCI(L)285 of the 260th Landing Craft Flotilla. After retiring from the navy he was employed with Dow Chemical of Canada in Sarnia, Ontario. Survived by his loving wife of 62 years, the former Virginia Suzanne McIntosh, sons David (Sonja) of Yarmouth and John of Halifax, sister Fran (Allan) Cadwalder of Sarnia, grandchildren Leigh (Ivan) and Mark and great grand daughters Olivia, Hannah and Rachael. Predeceased by son William, sister Joan, and brothers John and George. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Atlantic Funeral Home, Sackville, Nova Scotia, where a service will be held Sunday, August 12 at 2:00 p.m., Rev. Elroy McKillop officiating. Reception to follow in Atlantic Funeral Home Family Reception area. Internment will be at the Gates of Heaven Cemetery, Sackville. 10774087