Bill passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 96 years of age, predeceased by his loving wife Pauline, in 2009. He was the beloved father of Irene (husband Donald Guloien and their children Nels and Perry) and Bob (wife Dawn Eden and their children Noah and Nyah). Bill was born in Czerniatyn, Ukraine and was a WWII veteran eventually making his way to Canada in 1951. Bill considered himself a very lucky man and thought Canada in general, and Grimsby in particular, were the best places on earth. Bill started with virtually nothing, worked hard his entire life and was very proud of everything he, Pauline, and their children and grandchildren accomplished. He was very knowledgeable about history, politics, and global affairs and was a big fan of CNN and the New York Times. He also loved watching wrestling. He was a passionate gardener, committed to a healthy lifestyle and organic food long before it became popular. Until very recently, he spent three hours a day at the local YMCA doing his fitness routine and swimming. He was an incredibly curious person and many of his favourite memories were from his travels around the world, which recently Turkey, Spain, Morocco, Cuba, Israel, Costa Rica, among others. He lived a fine life and while he looked forward to age 100, achieving 96 years in almost perfect health is cause for celebration not sadness. He loved his family dearly and was deeply loved and admired in return. We’ll miss you Bill. You were amazing! Visitation at STONEHOUSE-WHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, 11 Mountain Street, GRIMSBY (905-945-2755) on Thursday, December 16, 2021, from 5-8 p.m. with Panachyda at 7 p.m. Funeral service will be held at St. George’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 19 Ontario Street, Grimsby on Friday, December 17, 2021, at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at Queen’s Lawn Cemetery. In light of the pandemic, a lunch reception will not be held. Please note that proof of full vaccination is required to attend. Please RSVP in advance for the visitation and funeral at www.smithsfh.com or by calling the funeral home.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of William Boychuk Saturday December 11th 2021..
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