At CIinton PubIic HospitaI on Tuesday, May 19, 2009, William G. RawIings of BrucefieId, in his 68th year. BeIoved husband of Patricia (ScuIIion) RawIings. Dear father of Sean (Mellssa) RawIings and Marina (PauI) Handy. Ioving grandfather of Sarah, MichaeI, NichoIas, Aillson, Matthew, DanieI, Dawson and KyIe. FondIy remembered by sibIings, Ken, Dawn, colln, Mavis, Eric, EIaine and lynn, aII in EngIand. Predeceased by his parents Ken and Frances (Wadkins) RawIings. FamiIy wiII receive friends at the Whitney-Ribey FuneraI Home, 87 Goderich Street West, Seaforth on Thursday from 7-9 pm. The funeraI service wiII be heId at St. PauIs AngIican Church, CIinton on Friday, May 22 at 2:00 pm. Rev. Karlne Farmer wiII officiate. Interment Bairds Cemetery, StanIey Township. MemoriaI donations to Canadian Cancer Society wouId be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
CondoIences at www.whitneyribeyfuneraIhome.com
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Marianne and Darcy Doak
Dear Sean, Melissa and Family
We were very sorry to hear about your loss. We wanted you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
From Marianne and Darcy Doak
lynn,ched and shane
our thoughts are with pat,sean, marina and families at this very sad time. when i was younger we didnt get on but as we both got older we grew closer together and he was one of the best brothers you could wish to have. we always looked forward to him coming over and staying with us during his visits back in england. ched and bill both had the same sick sense of humour and during his latter years he shared the same interest as shane in man utd. he was a brother in a million and he will be missed deary but never forgotten. love you bill xxxx
dawn ward
To Pat Sean Marina and family.
Thinking of you all at this difficult time in your lives. We are all thinking of you. Bill was a very special brother to me, and I can always remember the time i annoyed him over some small thing and he chased me round the kitchen table trying to strangle me but i always got away.Another story, he also chased me round the back garden trying to hide behind a clothes post whilst throwing stones at me, I was probably being the cheeky sister!.He meant to get me.But at the end of the day he was my brother who i really cared for and loved.Terry thought of him as a brother. God bless and rest in peace. x
Ian, Stephanie, Jason & Jenna
Paul, Marina, Dawson & Kyle, Our thoughts are with you at this very diffucult time in your family. Hold tight to the memories, they will carry you through.
Robb Finch, Deb Mellor and family
Pat, Marina, Sean and families :
No doubt the outpouring of sympathy you have received since Bill&&single&&s parting has been of some consolation. Hopefully it will serve as a reminder to you of how well-loved and liked he was … look around … and you will be astonished to find all of the people whose lives he has touched.
We have all been blessed to know this incredible man.
I hope that you and your family will find peace and comfort in knowing that his suffering is over and that his just rewards await him.
May God bless you and your wonderful family.
Ruth Mott
My dear friend Pat, Bill was a good friend and a man admired by both Allen and I. Will they be together in Heaven talking about roses and windmills? I have no doubt that they will. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. The tribute by Marina was very touching, and perfect for a good father.
Nancy Mayhew
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. May your happy memories give you comfort at this time of great sadness.
your Union Jax teammate,
Nancy Mayhew
Laurel Austin
Pat, Marina, Sean and families:
Well, I guess God decided it was time for Bill to start in the Garden of Eden. I&&single&&m sorry I won&&single&&t be able to attend the visitation this evening but my thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you during this difficult journey. I will think of Bill every cold Sunday morning when I go to turn the heater on to keep my feet warm and every time I make a mistake on the organ. I think he heard more mistakes with his keen ears than I did. We will certainly miss him but will keep our fond memories of him close to heart.
Take care,
Laurel
Marina Rawlings-Handy
To my Dad…. You were a man of few words but when you spoke them they were full of wit and sarcasm and a little bit of judgment. The wit portrayed your uncanny ability to always be right; your sarcasm was there to always make us laugh and to not take life too seriously; your judgment was to force Sean and I to always do our best in life. A man of few words, you were never one to get &&single&&sloppy&&single&& with words of praise; you were never one to dole out compliments. The last words you spoke to me however, were “I love you”. And as I put my head next to yours on your pillow and looked into your eyes, you smiled at me and whispered “You are so pretty”. You gave me the love and praise I needed when I needed it the most.
Dad, you are my hero. A man of strong morals, a man so talented with his hands you could build anything, a man who treasured his family above all else.
I will never forget your smile, nor your hugs, nor your humour. Of all the things you could pass on to me, I received your humour and your outlook on life. For this I will forever be grateful. Thank you, Dad, for being everything to me that a &&single&&Daddy&&single&&s Little Girl&&single&& could ever wish for.
I love you too.
Your Daughter,
Marina
Burkhard and Simone Metzger with Kristy, Alex and Emma
Marina, Paul and boys, we are thinking of you in those most difficult times. We are proud to be part of the Relay for life to fight even harder. Our prayers go out to you and your wonderful family.
Sheena and Bucky Brennan
I know there are no words that can be said,
To take your heartache away,
To know that he is Home now,
And in our hearts he&&single&&ll stay.
Dear Marina,Paul,Dawson and Kyle,
I feel your emptiness…your sadness…..and I know you
will miss him very much……but to know Bill is at peace
and free from his suffering will be the comfort to your hearts.
The Angels called Bill home…….and we all will meet again.
We are so sorry that we cannot be at your Dad&&single&&s service
but I am there in my heart Marina……love to you all xxxxoooo
Shell Pearson and Ken LeBlanc
Pat, Sean, Marina and Family,
Sending our heartfelt condolences to you all. We know how much you will miss Bill but cherish the wonderful memories.
Marina, I love you like a sister and my heart is breaking for you all. I&&single&&m here for you and your family if you need anything. Sending biggest hugs and much love.
Shell, Ken, Bray, Connor and Coryn
Karen Taylor
Pat and Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, as you say good bye to a great man. May God give you the love and strength you need to get through this sad time.
Karen(shorty),Brent, Bennett Taylor
Tammy, Chris , Jesse, Caleb and Dakota
Sean, Miss and family.
Sending our love and thoughts to you and your family.
You know where I am if you need anything.
Love you
Your Cousin;
Tammy
tracy burke
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Uncle Bill. He was a great man who had a lovely smile and a sparkle in his eye. I will always remember him especially his hugs! All our love Tracy,David,Ryan & Chloe-Louise xxx
Mavis Walker (nee Rawlings)
With deepest sympathy our thoughts are with you all at this sad time, your lose is our lose.
And he will be greatly missed.
All our love and thoughts go to everybody.
Heather Wick
Pat, Sean, Marina and families…you are in our thoughts, hearts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. Bill will always be fondly remembered for his laugh, wit and sharp tongue,and the most beautiful rose gardens, to which I&&single&&m pleased I donated some bushes for!
Mostly Bill will be remembered by me as being thought of as my second father. The world become a sadder place without his presence, but now the time has come to celebrate his life! Cheers Bill and hope to see you again!!
Our love Heather, Paul, Hillary, Olivia and Liam Wick
Steve, Joanne, Kyle and Brooke Schroeder
Marina, Paul, Dawson and Kyle:
Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Cherish all the wonderful memories of your father/grandfather. He was a great man and we&&single&&ll miss seeing his smile at the hockey games, and the stories of “Marina” and her GPS.
Elizabeth & Rob McGregor
We wish to extend our sincere sympathy to you at this time. Bill was always such a joy to visit with and he will be missed dearly. He made alot of good friends at the Hensall Co-op and I know there will be a huge void with his loss. We will miss him.
Elizabeth & Rob McGregor