William Roy “Billy” Bonnell
1964-2020
William Roy “Billy” Bonnell –
56, Bible Hill, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving
family, on Monday, November 23, 2020, at Colchester East Hants Health
Centre, Truro. Born in Truro, he was the youngest son of the late
Laurie and Shirley (Beal) Bonnell.
Billy worked in the building industry most of his life,
including many years in Toronto in high rise construction. Upon moving
back to Nova Scotia, he worked at Lafarge Canada for a number of years
and was recently awarded his ten year permanent service award. Billy
took immense pride in his job and he was respected by many for the
caliber of his work. His family is often reminded of these attributes
by his former coworkers. He also enjoyed fishing, and playing cards
with his brother, Laurie. He will be missed by many
friends.
Billy is survived by his greatest source of pride, his son,
Jason Bonnell, East Mountain; partner, Cathy Connolly, Bible Hill;
siblings, Christina Bonnell (Darren Harrison), East Mountain; Fred
(Anne Marie) Bonnell, Edmonton, Alberta; Frank (Janice) Bonnell,
Harmony Ridge; John (Caren) Bonnell, Bible Hill; Dick Bonnell, Truro;
Laurie (Danette) Bonnell, Bible Hill; Susan (Hallie) Hamilton, Middle
Stewiacke; Leah (Steve) Beirnes, Edmonton, Alberta; Mary (Matthew)
Teed, Masstown; uncle, Toby Beal, Five Islands; several nieces,
nephews and cousins, most notably Alice Steadman of Niagara Falls,
Ontario.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Billy’s
family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, November 26,
2020. (Please use the front doors of the funeral home, wear face masks
and practice physical distancing.) Private funeral service will be
held on Friday, November 27, 2020, The Reverend Lori Ramsey
officiating. Webcasting of the funeral service will be open to all and
may be viewed from this site at 1:55 p.m., Friday, November 27, 2020;
this link will remain active for some time after the
funeral. To access the webcast, click on “Video of
Funeral” link to the left of this obituary.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Billy’s memory to
Colchester East-Hants Hospice Society are welcomed. Private messages
of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Billy’s
obituary on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com

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