GABBANI, William
1950 – 2022
GABBANI, William “Bill”
November 18, 1950 – February 24, 2022
We are saddened to announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Bill at the age of 71.
Best friend and soulmate of Isabelle Goulet. Proud and loving father of James Johnston (Laurie). Fun, loving, and adventurous grandfather to Landyn and Thomas. Father of Natasha Chalwell. Beloved son of Ernestine and Dario Gabbani (both deceased) Much loved brother of Michael Gabbani (Lynda Chilibeck), Louise Othmer (Lance Othmer), Theresa Bonney and predeceased by brother-in-law Gary Bonney.
Bill was deeply loved and admired by his nieces and nephews, Kelly Rocheford, Kyle Othmer, Justin & Jonathan Bonney, and Dario & Sophia Gabbani.
Bill grew up the oldest of the four Gabbani children and loved his hometown and community of Cobalt. He was endlessly invested in supporting his community and served as a devoted town councillor up until his passing.
Bill was an electrician by trade and retired from his position with the Ontario Ministry of Labour as a dedicated Mines and Safety Inspector for over 20 years.
Bill’s love of fitness and the outdoors was unmatched. He was at his happiest during hunting and fishing trips to John Black, the Montreal River and Peterborough, and when dashing through the trails at his beloved ski club. He shared his affinity for hunting, fishing, and skiing with his family, friends and community.
Bill was committed to his community and devoted much of his time to helping others. His selflessness often extended beyond his family and he will be missed by all who were blessed to have known him.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Temiskaming Hospital for their care and kindness during his short stay.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club, where Bill loved to spend his time enjoying the great outdoors and sharing his passion. Donations can be made via e-transfer to temiskamingnordicskiclub@gmail.com or by mail to P.O. Box 2019, New Liskeard ON, P0J1P0.
A celebration of Bill’s life will be held at a later date and will be open to all those who knew him.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of GABBANI William 1950 2022..
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Death notice for the town of: New Liskeard, Province: Ontario
So sad to hear of the passing of my friend Bill. Bill was a co-worker with me in the Ministry of Labour, we had many great times together. We did a lot of investigations together as well. I had the upmost respect for Bill, so knowledgeable, in great shape and a good friend. His love of his Habs was the source of a lot of great discussions and teasing. He did know his hockey, just cheered for the wrong team. I will miss Bill greatly, society has lost a good person.
So sad to learn of Bill’s passing. He became friends with my father after the rock burst at macassa mine back in 1993. They went fishing a few times together. Hope he finds a good fishing spot in heaven. Sending our deepest sympathies to his family from Dave & Jane, Virginia, Darlene & Mary
Deepest sympathies to the Gabbani family. Bill was a great and very fare fellow to deal with in the work place