William John STINSON

STINSON, William John (Bill) - Passed away peacefully at Northumberland Hills Hospital, Saturday November 1st, 2008 in his 82nd year. He was the loving husband and best friend for 26 years of Shirley Martin. Bill is predeceased by his first wife Eleanor. He leaves his children, Jane Stinson, (Geoff Bickerton) of Ottawa, David Stinson, (Sher) of Edmonton and David Martin of Toronto. Loving grandfather of Joe Bickerton. Brother of Doug Stinson of Scarborough, Jeanne McBride of Ottawa, Eleanor Ellis (Ralph) of Toronto and the late Arthur. Brother in law of Lorraine Stinson of Ottawa. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews. Bill worked 36 years in the nuclear industry, 34 of it with Eldorado Nuclear (Cameco) in Port Hope and Blind River. He retired in 1987. Friends are invited to call at the ROSS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 135 Walton St., Port Hope, Tuesday November 4th, from 2 until 5 p.m. Parish prayers at 2 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Church of Our Lady of Mercy, 155 Walton St., Port Hope, Wednesday November 5th at 11 a.m., followed by cremation. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Northumberland Hills Hospital and can be received at www.rossfuneralchapel.com The family would like to take this opportunity to thank all the health care professionals who assisted Bill at home and the staff at the Northumberland Hills Hospital for their efforts to make him comfortable over the last several months. Bill touched many hearts in his 81 years being kind, strong, loving, humorous and understanding. It was Bill's wish that his playmates, workmates and friends gather at Dalewood Golf and Curling Club to further celebrate his life following the mass. 11304510