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DOW, William «Bill»…
William Airthrey «Bill» Dow, aged 79, died peacefully at Strathroy Middle General Hospital on April 18th, 2023, surrounded by the love of his life and their three children.
Cherished husband of Zina (Koval). Treasured Daddy to Anna (Eric), Michael (Megan) and Emily (Jurgen). Adored Grandpa/Papa of Zoe (Sadie), Noah, Isabelle, and Sophia. Bill will be missed by many nieces, nephews, and his siblings May and, especially, his wee sister Elizabeth. Predeceased by his parents Douglas and Betty and brothers Douglas and Colin.
William was born in Airthrey Castle in Scotland. His life was filled with many accomplishments. In his youth, he was a Queen’s Scout and a Sunday school teacher. His beliefs that one should lead by example and that life is filled with teachable moments led him to a career as an educator. He began by teaching at the elementary level and then taught children with special needs. His true calling was teaching young offenders, which he did for the majority of his career. While working at Craigwood Youth Services, Bill became a founding member of the Ontario Association for Students at Risk.
Bill was a community minded person who was a charter member of the Poplar Hill Lions Club, the treasurer for the Poplar Hill Picnic Committee for many years, and a participant with Trees Middle Centre.
Bill had a voracious appetite for knowledge and he was a predominantly informational reader. His eclectic interests included gardening, birds, videography, genealogy, Thomas Hardy novels, and the ancient Orthodox Church. For nearly fifty years he took great pride in maintaining the property and home he helped design and build. Bill loved people! He was a true gentleman who had the gift of being able to talk with anyone, anytime, anywhere, about anything. He demonstrated respect and non-judgment for everyone and had a knack for asking people insightful questions that would draw them out and leave them feeling valued, safe, and loved in his presence. The latter was especially true for his family. Bill’s eyes would always light up when his beautiful wife, his children, and his grandchildren were with him. He had such a positive outlook on life and a sense of adventure. Though he would have destinations, he always welcomed detours that he could explore along the way. Bill lived his life as a kind-hearted, compassionate human being and he will be greatly missed.
A brief service, followed by visitation, will be held on Sunday, April 23 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the Orthodox Church of Christ the Saviour, 140 Fairview Avenue, London, ON N6C 4T8. The funeral service will be held on Monday, April 24, 2023 at 11:00 AM at the church, with interment following at Woodland Cemetery, London. A remembrance meal will be shared at the parish hall after the interment.
In memory of Bill, please consider a donation to the Saint Elizabeth Foundation, 300-90 Allstate Parkway, Markham, ON L3R 6H3 or to The Orthodox Church of Christ the Saviour. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
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Décès pour la Ville:LONDON, Province: Ontario
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