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HALE, William Rockwell (1372)

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Birth

  • Born on November 26, 1922 in Montreal, QC

Death

  • Died on September 23, 2008 in Perth, Lanark Co., ON

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  • Occupation: Founder of Acritex Yarns/ Export Manager
  • Military Service: WW2 Royal Canadian Artillery
  • Obituary: HALE, William "Bill" Rockwell Peacefully at the Perth Hospital September 23, 2008 at the age of 86. Veteran of World War II who served overseas with the Royal Canadian Artillery from 1942 - 1946. Founder of Acritex Yarns and The Mill Store Outlet. Bill is survived by his devoted wife, Pauline (Lewis) formerly of Halifax, NS and pre-deceased by his parents Harry Ranney Hale and Lois Cottingham, his stepfather Reverend Sam Profitt and his half-brother Reverend Malcolm Profitt (Barb). He will be dearly missed by all his beloved family; daughter Kathryn Lewis (Wayne) Pow, son Harry Ranney Hale (Laura Raham), son William Manning Hale (Christine Rostron). Bill was the proud Grandpa to six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren: Jason de Pooter (Cynthia, Evan and Mathew), Kelly de Pooter (Malcolm), Kevin Hale (Susan), Derek Hale (Candice), Michael Hale (Melissa), Colin Hale (Sarah). He will be fondly remembered by his sister Barbara Arnup (Dr. Bill), brother Dr. Jim Hale (Joan), step-sister Joan Westcott (Bill), sisters-in-law Dorothy and Mollie (Ozzie) and his nieces and nephews, many friends and business associates. The family is very appreciative of all the loving care given to Bill by the doctors and nursing staff at the Perth Great War Memorial Hospital and Perth Community Care Centre. Cremation has taken place with a service at a later date. In remembrance, contributions to the GWM Hospital Foundation, 33 Drummond St. W., Perth, ON, K7H 2K1 will be appreciated. Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Directors, Perth (613) 267-3765. Ottawa Citizen Ottawa,ON Sep. 25,2008

Sources

  • Newspaper Obituary: Ottawa Citizen Ottawa,ON Obituary Sep. 25,2008

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