It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of William Bible on January 6, 2023. He will be deeply missed by his wife and soulmate, Helen, of 62 years. He was the cherished and loving father of Debbie (Ian Parrish) and Ron (Kim) and the proud grandfather of Nicole & Danielle. William was the eldest son of Alvin and Gladys Bible of Palgrave, dear brother of Dora Green (Barrie) and predeceased by his sister Ina Walker (Calgary) and brothers John (Orangeville) and Jim (Fergus).
William has resided in Nobleton for 60 years and was very active in the community. One of his most notable roles was his time as chairman of the Nobleton Community Recreation Association, where he played a significant role in rebuilding the Nobleton arena and community center. Once built, Bill spent an enjoyable season playing hockey, and his team decided to continue their friendship by playing ball together over the summer. This was the beginning of the men’s slow-pitch baseball in Nobleton, which is still going strong today. As the men began their first baseball season, they became aware of much-needed improvements in the park. Bill was instrumental in implementing various amenities such as extra ball diamonds, bleachers, lights, double tennis courts, pavilions and many trees to enhance the experience for all. Bill always had a passion for giving back to his family, friends and the community he loved and called home for many years.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) on Friday, January 13, from 11:00 am until the time of the funeral service in the chapel at noon.
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Following a reception at the funeral home, interment will take place at Nobleton Cemetery.
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In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The King Township Food Bank (www.ktfb.ca) or Nobleton Lions Club (www.canadahelps.org).
Sue & Gino DiFebo
Dear Helen, Debbie, Ron and families.
Please accept our condolences on the loss of Bill. He was a great person and will be sadly missed by all.
Take care.
Greg. Deanna & the Hill Family
Helen Ron and Debbie
So sorry about the loss of Bill, he will be missed by all!
Andrew, Twylla, and James Gayson
Dear Helen and the entire Bible family:
Please accept our most sincere condolences and sympathy for your loss. We remember Bill as a wonderful neighbour and valued community member who made Nobleton such a very special place to call home. Nobleton has certainly lost a light with his passing.
Robyn Hayward
I feel blessed to have been a small part of this lovely families life and some of my happiest childhood memories involved Bill & his beloved Helen. My sincerest condolences to you all. Rest easy Bill, you’ve earned it. Until we see each other on the other side Love Robyn
Louise Di Cecco
Memories are the legacy of love, and u have many. My condolences
Ron and Doreen Munroe
Helen, so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing, we were lucky to have met you and Bill at Sundance Lakes. We had many good times playing pool, doing dinners at the hall and taking part in many activities there. We are thinking of you and all the family at this difficult time.
Dr Elwood Hurst
Dear Helen and family; We wish to express our sympathy on Bill’s passing. Bill was a great friend and we are sure going to miss his ever present smile! A valuable asset to our community , Bill was always ready to assist us Nobleton Lions with our community events. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Dr. Elwood Hurst and Marjorie, Nobleton Dental Clinic – Dr Vanessa Hollander, Chrissy Hurst and Jocelyn Verkaik.
Wendy-Sue
I was very sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Bill was always very pleasant and obviously did a lot for the great community of Nobleton. My thoughts are with you Helen and all your family.
Kerrie Fulton
Dear Helen, Debbie and Ian, Ron and Kim, Nicole, Danielle sending you all love and light. Hold your memories close.
holding you all up in prayers
~~love Kerrie, Danny and Nicholas
Joan Bogart
Dear Helen,
So sorry for your loss, Bill was a big part of our Sundance family.
You are both missed in the park, so much has changed.
Condolences,
Joan & Reg Bogart
Michelle Doak
Deb and Ian, He left quite a legacy for his family and community. Sending you love during this difficult time.
Kerri Hill
Helen, Debbie, Ron and family! Our deepest condolences on the loss of your husband and father!
Mom and Dad(Marg & Doug Hill) also send their deepest condolences for your loss xx
He was a great community volunteer, neighbor and person.
May your beautiful memories carry you through this difficult time xx
Kerri Hill-Schafer
Monique LeBlanc & Hugh Jones
Sincere condolences to Helen and family! I considered Bill and Helen as friends! We spent many seasons as snowbirds in Florida. Many good memories will keep Bill alive in my thoughts. He is probably playing pool up in heaven with Hubert and many others who have left us way too soon!
Stay strong Helen.
Audrey Dsouza- Moraes
Dear Helen,
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Bill, lovingly known in our house as Mr. Bible. We loved passing by and looked to see if we could wave at you every time, we passed by on our way to my aunts. We will miss that lovely smile and fondly miss that wave, that then brought a smile to our face. Our love and prayers go to you, Debbie, Ron and thier families. A Nobleton gentleman and legend has left us and we were proud to know him. ❤️the D’Souza – Moraes family (Audrey, Bharat, Tiffany, Ashley and Devaney)
Lynn Schneider
Dear Helen and Family
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We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Bill was a wonderful man and will be missed by many people.
Jim and Lynn Schneider
John & Sheilagh Williams
Helen, Debbie & Ron
We were very sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Many fond memories over the years revolve around Bill and the neighbourhood gatherings at the Bible residence. Our condolences.
Smith Hazel
Dear Helen, I am so sorry to hear this. I know exactly what you are going through. My love and condolences to you and your family. May God be with you all. Love, Hazel
Marti and David Cross
Our heartfelt condolences to Helen and family. Bill will be not only missed by family but also the entire community. Fondly Marti and David
Diane Olsen
Bill and I send our deepest sympathy to Helen and family on the passing of Bill. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Donna Marchand
Dear Helen and family, our deepest condolences on the loss of Bill. We have fond memories of our wonderful neighbour. Praying for comfort for you through this difficult time. Troy, Donna, Kelsey and Riley Marchand
Patsy Adams
Helen & Childern
My Sincere Condolences on the loss of your Beloved Bill
I had the privilege of meeting Bill at Sundance Lakes Resorts and admired his gentle soul, always a great smile and time to chat
Donna Scott
Helen and Family,
So, so, sorry to hear of Bill’s passing.
He will be missed by many.
Hugs and prayers to you all.
Paul Simpson
Sending our heartfelt condolences to Helen Debbie Ron and Family. We are so sorry to here of Bill’s passing and the great loss this is to your family. No act of kindness is ever forgotten and Bill carried out many.
Today and always may your memories carry you through this difficult time.
Paul & Heidi Simpson
Dink, Pat Brown
Helen, and family
We are so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Our heart go out to you and your family.
Dink and Pat Brown
Lisa and Gaston Cote
Helen and family
So sorry for your loss. Gaston and I send you and family our deepest sympathies
Bill was a very special man, may he rest in peace
Dave & Phyllis Hunter
Helen and Family, We are so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. He was a great person and enjoyed life to the fullest. Take care, hugs.
Cora Gentile
So sorry to Helen & Family, Sincere Condolences. Love Cora, Vivian Gentile & Family
Diane Hewitt
My heart goes out to you Helen and your whole family in this difficult time. So sad to hear about the passing of Bill, what a great guy he will be missed.
Diane Hewitt ❤️
Mary Oram
Dear Helen and family:
So sorry to hear about Bill. May many memories sustain you through this difficult time. My sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Lynda Kaake
Dear Helen and family
So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing.
I have many memories of Bill and his brother John playing baseball and all their teasing . So much fun. Bill was a great guy and all who had the pleasure to know him will truly miss him.
Time is a healer and memories last forever
Love
Lynda
John and Deb Anderson
Helen, Debbie, Ron and Families
We are very sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Our sincere condolences to you all. I have fond memories of my dad Percy and Bill having regular visits at the back fence between our houses and trading pears and tomatoes. Good neighbors.
Robert (Bob) and Linda Boak
Helen, Debbie and Ron and Families
Our sincere condolences to you all. We were shocked to hear this news. Bill was a good neighbor. As we sit on our front porch we would watch Bill and Helen go for daily walk. You could almost set your clock when they were leaving. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Michael Neu
Dear Helen and Family
My heartfelt condolences on the passing of Bill,
He was always a friendly face to see in the neighborhood. Fond memories I have of you both.
The Neu Family.
Nino and Teresa Orlandi
Dear Helen,
We want to extend our condolences to you and the whole family. Bill was such a lovely man and the whole community was blessed to have him.
Judy Phillips
Dear Helen and Family So sorry to hear about Bill. Sending our prayers and condolences to you and your family
Jim and Heidi Sant
We are so sorry to hear this.
Bill was such a great man. He will be missed dearly.
Our deepest condolences to Helen Debbie Ron and all of Bills family.
Penny Bishop & Family
Heartfelt condolences on your loss of a treasured husband, father, grandfather and friend. May your lifetime of memories help to ease the sadness in your hearts.
Jack and Sara Purves
Dear Helen, Ron and Debbie,
Sara and I are very sorry to hear about Bill’s death. He was a respected, kind and caring person. He will be missed by so many. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Tom Ellison
Helen, Debbie, Ron and family
It is always a sad time when a family member and friend passes, especially someone as kind and respected as Bill. My sincere condolences to everyone. He will be fondly remembered by so many people; I know I am going to miss our chance encounters. Take care.
Kelly O'Brien
Helen, Debbie, Ron & Family,
My deepest condolences to you and your families at this very difficult time. I have many fond memories of Bill and your family. Bill always went above and beyond for the Nobleton community and all of us as we were growing up. Cherish your wonderful memories of an amazing husband/dad/grandpa. RIP sweet Bill you will be missed and you all have another “angel” watching over you! xoxo
Earl and Margaret Groombridge
Helen, Ron and Debbie and families
Our condolences to you and your family on Bill’s passing….he will be missed.
Earl and Marg
Nancy Sanderson
Helen, Debbie and Ron
I am sorry to hear about Bill. He was a very nice guy. Always happy and helpful. He will be missed .
Jim Ellison
Dear Helen and family, so sorry to hear of Bills passing, We did tell a lot of stories in the “clubhouse”. Once again, my sympathies. Jim Ellison
Lynda Laceby
My sincere condolences to Helen and family. Nobleton has lost a wonderful advocate for all sports lovers in the town.
He will be truly missed and remembered.
Lynda Laceby
Dorinda Harrison
Helen and Family:
Al and I send our sincere condolences on Bill’s passing. He was always so friendly and had the best smile. Our prayers are with all of you at this very sad time.
Dorrie & Al Gallant
Earle Laycock
Dear Helen, Debbie and Ian, Ron and Kim, Nicole and Danielle. Although I have only lived in Nobleton for twelve years, I was fortunate to have met Bill as he walked around the neighbourhood with you, Helen, on his daily excursions and to work with him at Nobleton United Church. The love Bill had for you Helen was obvious. I can’t remember Bill saying a bad word about anyone or even complaining about anything. Only now have I learned the huge contributions Bill made to the community. Amazing. God bless you all. You are held in love by the community Bill loved so much.
Joan Montgomery
Our deepest condolences to Helen and family. Bill was an enormous asset to the Nobleton community and we will miss his kind and gentle ways.
Tom Dobson & Joan Montgomery
Carol Ann Trabert
Deepest condolences to Helen and family. I only knew Bill by reputation as a remarkable gentleman. He will be sorely missed after a lifetime of 62 years together. God bless you in these difficult days of loss.
Lyn Goulter
So sorry to he about Bill passing. My condolence to the family and friends.
Carl & Doreen Emmerson
Dear Helen, Ron & Debbie
May memories comfort you and bring peace during this most difficult time. The heart remembers most it has loved the best. Our thoughts are with you. Bill was a great and wonderful person. He has left a wonderful legacy with the community involvement he demonstrated over many years. Keep strong. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very side time in life.
Carl & Doreen
Carl & Doreen Emmerson
Dear Helen, Ron & Debbie
May memories comfort you and bring peace during this most difficult time. The heart remembers most it has loved the best. Our thoughts are with you. Bill was a great and wonderful person. He has left a wonderful legacy with the community involvement he demonstrated over many years. Keep strong. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very side time in life.
Carl & Doreen
Barb and Tony Martino
Helen and Family,
We were shocked and very sorry to hear of Bills illness, having seen you both so recently on one of your many neighbourhood walks. We enjoyed meeting up on the street or waving from the car as you made your way — you guys were always ready with a smile, wave or chat.
He will be be missed.
Condolences, Barb and Tony Martino
Scott Colwell & Janice MacMillan
Helen, Debbie, Ron and family. So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. He will be truly missed by everyone who knew him. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Tammy MacKinnon
Helen, Debbie Ron and families. I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of Bill. I have many fond memories. from my childhood and into my teens at your home. Bill was always such kind man. you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
jo Gunn
Jo Gunn
So sorry to hear of Bill passing, he was a wonderful person, and did a lot for Nobleton, My thoughts are with you all.
Dave and Ruth George
Sending our sincere deepest condolences to all of you. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time . Cherish the great memories, Bill will be greatly missed
Holly Tait
Dear Helen & Family,
Please accept our deepest condolences.
We will always remember Bill’s great smile! He truly was one of a kind.
May your memories help you through this difficult time.
Sincerely,
The Tait Family
Terry Coles
Helen.and Family
Very sorry to hear about Bill’s passing.
Terry
Gord and Donna Johnston
Helen Our Sincere Sympathy to you and your family at this time. Gord and Donna Johnston
Marg Barnett
Dear Helen,
So sorry to learn of Bill’s passing.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family at this very sad time. ❤️
Marg & Bruce Barnett
Len & Phyllis Vernon
We’ve known Bill and Helen since Len played Slo-Pitch with Bill years ago. In recent years we see them on their daily walks around the neighbourhood. There’s always a friendly greeting and often a ‘smartass’ comment from Bill to make everyone smile. Bill will be sadly missed but fondly remembered. Len & Phyllis
Lucy Carvalho
I am so sorry to hear about Bill.
My deepest condolences to you Helen, Debbie, Ron and your family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you .
Lucy Carvalho
Kathryn Marlene Anderson
To Helen, Debbie, Ron:
Sorry to hear this news. Bill was such a great guy. Well known and well loved !!
Nancy Hopkinson
Dear Helen,
So sorry for your loss. You two spent so much time together. It was wonderful to see you walking around town together. I first heard about Bill years ago when Mary Ann Merritt was organizing a Roast Beef dinner as a fundraiser for Nobleton United Church at the W.I./ Nobleton Lion’s Hall. Mary Ann knew that she wanted Bill to carve the meat. We had to wait for confirmation until you got home from Florida. Bill had his own carving set which he looked after and he could carve meat so well and so efficiently, I was amazed. Since then he has carved for the church many times and also for the Christmas Seniors’s dinners hosted by the Nobleton Lions’ Club.
You had told me that Bill was not doing well, but somehow I had thought that he would recover. Condolences to you and your family.
Michelina
Missing you already Bill.
You have given me many gifts – friendship, advice, help always with my home and
Laughter,
Rest In Peace my friend
Michelina
Risina Jarvis
We lost a great brother-in-law when we lost you Bill.
Our thoughts & prayers go out to our sister Helen & her family.
Until we meet again, May God Bless
Rosina, Jack & Gerald McKay & Families
Cathy & Jim Van Noort
Mrs. Bible (Helen), Debbie & Ian, Ronnie & Kim, Nicole & Danielle,
We are so saddened to hear of Mr. Bible’s (Bill’s) passing. He is a wonderful man who I have known most of my life and someone I will miss bringing cookies too!!! He will be missed by all, but we all have many many happy memories that we will continue to share. We are thinking of you all at this time and send lots of hugs and kisses.
Love,
Jim & Cathy
xoxo
Larry Sheardown
Sending love and hugs, we will miss that smile and laugh.
Sending love and hugs
Larry and Sue Sheardown
Carol Frangakis
Thinking of you at this emotional time. Mr. Bible always had a smile when you saw him in town, especially at the Arena.
Carol (Tomlinson) and Brad Frangakis
Nancy & Barry Barton
Dear Helen and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing and wish to extend our sincere condolences to you at this sad time.
Barry has many fond childhood memories of time spent with Bill and his brothers and sisters.
Tracy True and Scott Feaver
Dear Helen and family,
We would like to express our sincerest condolences. Bill has been such an important part of this community and has supported his friends throughout their many life challenges. Bill will be sadly missed and, in the same breath, we will be forever greatful that we had the chance to know him. We send you all our love and support through this difficult time.
Kim (Kaake) and Ron Gillies
Dear Helen and Family:
We were sorry to hear of the passing of Bill. He was a kind person who had the gift of making you feel special whenever we would see him in town. Sincere Condolences to you all.
Ray Losier
Deepest condolences to the family. I know how important grandparents are in our lives. I’m sure he will be missed.
Condolences from Raymond, Jennifer and family.
Mary McGee
Helen and family – so very sorry to hear about Bill’s passing but how fortunate and blessed were the two of you to have 62 wonderful and amazing years together. Bill was the neighbour next door that everyone wished they had and he will be greatly missed. Hugs.
Norma Hillyard
Dear Dora
It has been so many years since we went to ODHS and then Toronto Teachers’ College together but I want you to know that I hold you and your family in the highest regard. Losing a sibling at anytime is so painful but I hope the wonderful memories of life in Palgrave will ease your pain and sorrow.
Norma (Graham) Hillyard
Ek Heidebrecht
Dear Helen
Nancy and I want to extend our deepest condolences to you and your family. I will always remember Bill with that bright smile that never went away and his willingness to help in all circumstances. He always had the time to chat whenever I would bump into you and Bill on your walks around town. The community will miss him.
Sincerely, Ek Heidebrecht
James And Valerie Monteath
Our deepest condolences go out to Helen And your entire family. Bill will be sadly missed but always remembered in our hearts. He was a wonderful man full of life. We are grateful to have had the opportunity to get to know Bill. I will also miss seeing him on his walks with Helen at least twice a day as they would walk by the shop and say hello.
Louise Phillipps
Helen, Debbie, Ron & family, I’m so sorry to hear about Bill, he is a wonderful man who will be greatly missed. My fondest memories growing up in Nobleton always include your family. All of you are in my thoughts & prayers. Lots of love Louise Phillipps & family xoxo
Arlene Gentle
Iam so sorry to hear about Ron’s passing . Thinking of u and your family.
Mike McNairn
Dear Helen and family
We were shocked to hear about Bill’s passing. You and Bill have been wonderful neighbours. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Lynn & Mike McNairn & family
Rod and Jean McLean
Helen and family. Rod and I where shocked to hear of Bill’s passing . We knew him for along time always had a smile whenever he met you. He was a great guy may he Rest In Peace our thoughts a prayers are with you all.
Michelle Wachtler & Mark Ford
We are shocked and saddened to learn of Bill’s passing; our deepest condolences to the Bibles and extended family & friends.
We will miss seeing and chatting with him during the daily strolls around the neighbourhood.
Michelle and Mark
Ven and Cathy Castator
So sorry to hear about Bill. Bill and Dad (and you and Mom) shared many good times together. Our sympathy to all the family.
Laurie and Alan Matthews
Helen (and family): What a lovely tribute to Bill and celebration of his life. Though we have spent a lot of time together in Florida it was nice to hear stories about Bill and the impact he had on each of their lives from your “back home” family and friends. We have loved the visiting, dances, chatting, playing cards, drinking rye and coke as well as playing our weekly golf games – and- we never kept score either. It never mattered how well (or poorly) we played, it was about spending time with good friends, enjoying being outside in the fresh air and getting some exercise. My favourite golf quote from Bill: “You’d have done better if you had putted it” – didn’t matter if I was 50 feet from the green or 200 ft! Bill will be dearly missed by all whose lives he touched but missed by no one more than you. We are praying that you feel God’s love and comfort during the difficult days ahead. We are a phone call away. I can hear the “well, I knew you’d be busy”. Call any time. Sending you our love.
Laurie and Alan Matthews
Sharon
Dear Helen and Family
We are so sorry to hear about Bill, and would like to extend our sincere condolences to you and your family
Bill was a kind and helpful neighbour, He will be missed!
Sending our love and prayers
Country Kids
Lisa Sant
Dear Helen and family. I send my deepest condolences on the passing of Bill . He will be missed and remembered fondly. Always a big smile when I would see him , such a wonderful person . I am truly sorry for your loss.