William Thomas Clifford MAYNE

MAYNE, William (Bill) Thomas Clifford - At the Blind River District Health Centre, Palliative Car Unit, June 8, 2008, after a courageous and lengthy battle against cancer. Bill was born in Stratford, Ont. July 30, 1938. Beloved father of William David Mayne (Jane), grandfather of Makayla, and good friend to Karen Mayne. Dearly loved by sisters, Barb (Bob) Buchanan of Stratford and Mary (Rod) McDowell of Ottawa. He will be greatly missed by nephews Patrick (Nicky) and Jim (Elana) and nieces Tracy (Dino), Beth, Cathie (Simon) as well as great nephews Shaun, Sam and Spencer and great nieces, Bailie, Kyla and Etta, and numerous cousins. Predeceased by parents, Mary and Ed Mayne (Stratford). Retired O.P.P. Constable Mayne joined the O.P.P. Blind River Detachment 1962 and devoted his life to the community, retiring in 1992. Bill was also active in the community as an Air Cadet Instructor, was a charter member of Ontario Chapter X of Blue Knights Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club; as a computer technical assistant he helped to establish the Penokean Hills Field Naturalists' web site; and was a member of the Blind River Horticultural Society. Funeral service will be held on Friday, June 13, 2008 at 11:00 am from St. Andrew's United Church, Blind River, with Rev. Norine St. Jean officiating. A Memorial Service will be held in Stratford, ON and will be followed by internment in the Avondale Cemetery. Gratitude beyond words go to Bill and Lina Thompson and Shiela and Dave Manninger for all their acts of loving friendship to Bill over the years and in the particular throughout his long illness. To the many other friends in Blind River and the area who so faithfully visited Bill during his hospitalization and who also embraced Barb and Mary in friendship, heartfelt thanks is extended. The quality of Bill's final months of life was enhanced by the tremendously supportive, compassionate, and caring staff of the Blind River District Health Centre Palliative Care Unit. Special thanks go to Dr. Mary Shamas and an extra special hug and thanks to Dr. Mark Fowler whose friendship, guidance, and total care deeply touched Bill and his sisters. In lieu of flowers, donations to either the Blind River District Health Centre Palliative Care Unit, Prostate Cancer Research, or the Blind River Horticultural Society would be most appreciated. 11123133