William “Bill” D. Rector
1953-2020
It is with deep sadness we announce the
passing of William (Bill) Dwight Rector
of Port Howe, formerly of Amherst. Bill passed at home Friday, April
17, 2020, surrounded by his family, after a short but courageous
battle with cancer.
Born in Springhill he was the son of the
late Samuel and Anne (Little) Rector.
He worked for 33 years at Nova Scotia
Power starting as a Linesman and finishing his career as a Supervisor.
He had been a Scout leader, taking a troop to a Canadian Jamboree in
Alberta. He volunteered a few years as a Warden at Christ Church in
Amherst. He enjoyed curling and curled competitively when he
was younger. In his retirement he took up golfing and
biking.
He will be remembered for his kindness,
his helping ways, a hearty laugh that could be heard for great
distances and an amazing moustache. He will also be
remembered for quirky sayings, wonderful facial expressions and
gestures. He touched the lives of everyone he
met.
Bill will be missed by his soulmate of
42 years Joy (Harrison) Rector; son Christopher (Amy Strang) of
Halifax; daughter Karen Rector, Amherst, chosen daughter Wan Chung
(Jonny Brunsgaard), Kamloops; grandchildren Owen, Connor and Kaison;
brothers Dick (MaryLee) Rector, Amherst, Pat (Loraine) Rector,
Calgary, Donnie (Kay) Gould, Munroe, North Carolina; sisters Marilyn
(Clarence) Boucher, Moncton, and Meredith (George) Skinner, Halifax;
brother in law Danny Gagnon, Dartmouth. He was known as Uncle Boo to
many nieces and nephews who will also mourn his passing. He will also
be sadly missed by his many friends and especially those at Beachway
Park where he had spent his last 9 winters.
Bill was predeceased by his sister Marg
Gagnon.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
Jones Family Funeral Centre,
(902-667-8777), 70 Church St., Amherst, NS. Public
visitation will take place from the Jones Family Funeral Centre on
Thursday, August 13, 2020 from 6 to 8 pm. A Celebration of
Life for Bill will be held at the Funeral Centre on Friday, August 14,
2020 at 2 pm. In keeping with COVID-19 restrictions,
attendees are required to wear a mask.
Donations may be made to your charity of
choice.
Sharing of memories and condolences may
be sent to the family by visiting Bill’s online memorial at
www.jonesfamilyfuneralcentre.ca or through the Jones Family Funeral Centre
Facebook Page.
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Death notice for the town of: Amherst, Province: Nova Scotia