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William Arthur "Bill" Tonnancour
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William Tonnancour Obituary
William Arthur "Bill" Tonnancour, 54, of Orange, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2010, at his residence.
He was born on September 17, 1956, in Lady Smith, Wisconsin, the son of the late Patricia Rasmussen Tonnancour.
He was a mechanic with Virginia Department of Transportation.
Mr. Tonnancour is survived by his father, David Tonnancour of Holcombe, Wisconsin; his wife, Patricia Gipson Tonnancour of Orange; two sons, Christopher R. Hebert and his fiancee, Susan Taylor, William Cody Tonnancour and his girlfriend, Katlin Carpenter, all of Orange; brothers, David Tonnancour Jr. and his wife, Debbie, Dan Tonnancour and his wife, Jeannie, all of Holcome, Wisconsin; a sister, Diane Owens and her husband, David, of Wisconsin; two grandsons, Chance R. and Chloe R. Hebert, both of Orange; and a mother-in-law, Mary Gipson of Orange.
There will be a memorial service 2 p.m. Friday, October 8, 2010, at his residence on Old Gordonsville Road in Orange with Pastor John Hodgen officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 4240 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060.
Preddy Funeral Home of Orange is in charge of arrangements.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Susan Wiest
October 2, 2019
You were a great part of my childhood.
CONNIE ADAMS
November 5, 2010
I was so sorry to hear about Bill. He was one of the nicest people and always made one feel comfortable. My prayers and thoughts are with Red and the entire family. He will be missed by many.
May Stickman
October 10, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mike & Joan Johnston
October 10, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Joseph Dodson
October 9, 2010
I was employed along with Bill at the local Orange Ford-Mercury dealership in the early 1990's. Bill could always be counted on to do the best job possible. He will be missed.
Susan Wiest
October 8, 2010
I went to elementary school and WHS. with Bill. We rode bikes together. He always made me laugh. It doesn't seem that long ago. I am so sorry for your loss. I'm praying for your family.
Kathy Johnson
October 8, 2010
I went to WHS with Bill and am very sad to hear he passed away. He was a great guy to know and will be deeply missed by many. Sending deepest sympathy, much love, and many prayers to all the family and other good friends at this very sorrowful time.
Psalm 18 & 121.
DIane Heidrich
October 7, 2010
I grew up with Bill in Buffalo Grove and I am sadden by this news. May he rest in peace and my prayers are with you (Patricia and family).Diane (Slove) Heidrich
Teresa Lutz
October 7, 2010
Patricia.
My condolences to you in the loss of your husband, Bill. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Most Sincerely,
October 7, 2010
Patricia sorry for your lost God bless you and your family our prayers are
with you
Lisa&Bruce
October 7, 2010
Pat, I am so sorry to hear the lost of your husband. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Jo Fitzgerald (Waynesboro)
Wanda Yancey
October 6, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
October 6, 2010
Pat and family you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love you,
Karen and David Perkins
Wayne Dodson
October 6, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Libby Largen
October 6, 2010
You are all in my thoughts and prayers, please let me know if you need anything. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed.
Love,
Layton,Libby,Justin,Jonathan and Kelsey Largen
DEBBIE MCWILLIAMS
October 6, 2010
CODY, SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR DAD'S PASSING. WILL KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
Daman Dabney & Kelley Walton
October 6, 2010
Cody, we were so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. You'll be in our thoughts. Please let us know if there's anything we can do.
Janet McDowell
October 6, 2010
Patricia, Cody, Chris, so sorry to hear about Bill he was such a great guy and I know you all will miss him dearly. It's hard to go on but you have all the memories and the good times you shared.
October 6, 2010
Patricia am so sorry to hear about the loss of Bill. I will have you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Cindy Dobyns Bickel
John & Judy Racey
October 6, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
October 6, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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