Il était un ancien combattant de la Seconde guerre mondiale ayant servi outre-mer en Angleterre, France, Belgique, Hollande et en Allemagne.

William était un charpentier et maçon avant sa retraite.

Aussi, il aimait jouer aux fléchettes et aux cartes.

He was a WW2 veteran and served in the Canadian Army with the 4th medium artillery regiment in Canada, England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany from 1941 to 1946 and was awarded several medals for his service and the liberation of Dieppe, Fra

nce.

He is honored in the Saint Antoine War Vets Memorial and was a long standing member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 6.

Upon his return he became a licensed Bricklayer, Stone Mason and a carpenter and worked in several cities across the Atlantic Provinces.

In his retirement he had several hobbies, in later years he enjoyed playing darts and cards with his brothers and family.