William served overseas during the 2nd World War with the North Shore Regiment, Tank Corp. and a member of the Herman J. Good, V.C. Br. 18 Royal Canadian Legion, Bathurst. William was proud of his 42 years of service with the Bathurst Pulp Mil

l and was a former member of the Knights of Columbus, Bathurst. He enjoyed the outdoors; he spent many happy days fishing/hunting and enjoyed umpiring softball in his earlier years.