Passed away peacefully, at home with his family by his side on February 15, 2022 at 90 years of age. Devoted husband of Doris (nee Laurie) for 69 years. Loving father of Wayne Hanley (Emmanuelle Lopez), Gail Hotham (Charlie) and the late Gregory Hanley. Proud Papa of Jennifer (Wally), Michael, Brett (Lindsay), Craig, Andrea (Val), Jason (Shannon), Scott, Daniel, Taylor, (Chris), Mariana, Casandra. Proud Great Papa of Bailee, Jack, Maddy, Noah, Caoihme, Sophia, Evan, Jace, Bennett, Zoey, Griffin, Adelaide, Landon, Arwen. Bill will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews and friends.
Bill is widely remembered as one of the union’s builders. As a butcher at The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company (A&P), Bill served a central role in organizing his workplace and welcoming thousands of A&P employees to UFCW Local 175 in the 1960s. From there, Bill represented Local 175 members in a number of roles, including President, and was instrumental in laying the groundwork for Local 175 to eventually become one of the largest Local Unions in North America.
At the same time, Bill provided leadership to the national and international union as an International Vice President and the Canadian Director of Region 18. Working with UFCW leaders across the country, Bill was a leading force in unifying the Canadian regions of the union and in creating the national union as it is known today. Bill provided national leadership to the newly-established UFCW Canada, and continued to serve as a leading voice on the UFCW International Executive Board until his retirement in 1988.
As one of UFCW Canada’s founders and builders, Bill will be remembered as Canada’s leading voice for its workers. He leaves behind a legacy with the union for his lifelong dedication and leadership.
Following his retirement, Bill enjoyed playing cards with his wife throughout the community, woodworking, watching sports, harnessing his golf skills and spending quality time with his family.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bill’s name to Windsor Es Hospice.
Cremation and a private family service has taken place. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Families First, 3260 Dougall Ave., South Windsor.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Willard Bill Hanley 2022..
Décès pour la Ville:Windsor, Province: Ontario