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William Bill Alfred Pointer Wednesday March 12th 2025

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Pointer, William (Bill) Alfred
Passed away at Grand River Hospital K-W Campus, Kitchener, after complications from surgery, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at age 74. Loving son of Fred (Sgt Canadian Army WWII and Muriel (nee Peever) Pointer, from northern Ontario. Fred and Muriel married in 1948. William Alfred Pointer, Born November 15, 1950, Galt, ON (named for his Grandparents). 2nd of 4 boys (Fred, Bill, Brian, and Bob). He leaves behind loved family, cousins, friends, nieces and nephews. Early on he became fascinated with science and had a chemistry set, the Colliers Encyclopedia set was a source of knowledge which he seemed to devour. In high school he rose to the top of his class in mathematics, his graduating year he received two Math Prizes and was offered the Rhodes Scholarship Award. He used home computers from the earliest days, studied Computer Engineering & Amp, Programming at Conestoga College. From College he worked at Telesat at Alan Park, Ontario Satellite Station “connecting Earth and Space”. After leaving the Tech Sector, he eventually settled into factory work with Walker Exhaust Systems in his hometown, Cambridge, from which he retired. His mind was always active, and he sought out the latest ideas in technology, scientific discoveries, history, politics, and the environment. During an active period in his life saw him hiking the Bruce Trail and rock-climbing with friends. Although focused on facts and filing tidbits of knowledge he could neglect the normal daily tasks and expectations. Family and friends are welcome to Celebrate Bill’s Life at Corbett Funeral Home, 95 Dundas Street, N., Cambridge on Saturday, March 22, 2025; Visitation from 1 pm – 3 pm with Service to follow at 3 pm. Cremation has taken place. Donations made to Conestoga College: Student Awards – Applied Computer Science and Information Technology would be greatly appreciated. Giving by Etransfer: Please direct the donation to finance@conestogac.on.ca Please ensure your name, email address and the award name or program area are included in the “Message” box provided.

Wednesday March 12th 2025

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