Suddenly on June 14, 2022. Predeceased by his son Alexander. Beloved son of Gorden Douglas and Mary Jane (Hocking). Survived by his loving wife Vickie and sister Kathleen Jensen (Mark). Sadly missed by his aunts, Kathleen Gamble, Georgia Gull (Richard Smith) Dianna Martin (Fernand), uncle James Hocking, niece, Darcy and nephew Kevin Jensen, his cousins and his many friends.
Bill’s constant companion was his dog “Tyson”. His extended family included Kate (Averie and Colton), Danny and Thomas (Melanie), Christopher, Bill and Jeanine, Steven and Genene, Tim, Steve and Barb. Bill is also lovingly remembered by Vivianne, Marcia, Jasmine, Chloe and Hannah.
He enjoyed his motorcycles and drifting down the Rideau in his boat. A fish or two was always a bonus. Bill believed a bad day on the range was better than a great day at work, not that there was ever a bad day at the Stittsville Shooting Club.
Resting at Beechwood Funeral Home, Ottawa
Visiting July 13, 2022, 1200 to 1400 with interment immediately following in the National Military Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations to the Ottawa Humane Society or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Digital Guestbook
Chantal & Roger
Janice McMullin
Had the fortunate of working with Bill for a number of years. He is greatly missed and will be very hard to replace. If you had an issue, problem or question he was the one you would go to. He was always available to help you. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time.
Joyce and John
A co-work, a colleague and fellow veteran. We both have had the chance to share a part of our lives with Bill over the years. Helping to pack or unpack for postings or moves across town, share a bbq, out for scoots on our Harley's, or simply conversation and a lot of coffee drinking in the garage! There is no doubt Bill was a remarkable person and significant in a lot of peoples lives. He is our friend... and a friend is the family you get to choose. Bill will be missed. Our thoughts are with all of Bill's family and friends, we share their loss.
Wendy-Anne Daniel
Bill's kindness and gentleness endures, he set the tone for the whole team.
Michael Hanlon
I got to know Bill during our time at Tunney's. He was a great friend and he will be missed by everyone. RIP
Claude & Sandy Harquail
Bill you will surely be missed by all who knew you. A gentle giant who always had time for everyone. The big smile that you would give to me when we would pass each other at Tunney’s will be a memory I will cherish. You now ride above us keeping watch. RIP my friend.
Dave Cook
Condolences to family at the loss of a great man. Bill was always the go to to get things right in PKI. His humour and kind words will be missed always.
Ceaser Awada
The gentle giant was my nickname for you.
Words can’t express how sad, and hurt I am…gone too soon. We will miss you dearly my friend, RIP big man.
God rest your soul.??????
Lester Budden
You will be missed. Especially for morning coffee with Rye.
Marianne Phillips
I remember you from when we were kids, in CFS Alsask, so long ago. RIP Billy.
What started out as a work relationship turned into an awesome friendship. We will never forget the late night Facetime video calls and the numerous coffees in the garage with you Vickie and Tyson. We will never forget you.