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WILLIAM O'NEILL Obituary
Suddenly, in hospital on March 31, 2013, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Kathryn (nee Haughian). Loving father of Kelly (Bob Reid), Liam (Allison Graham), and Gareth (Laine Lazarovitz). Proud Zaydeh of Taeghan, Micah, Noah and Fynn. He loved his brothers, sisters, mother in law, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews and friends. Bill was the Founder & CEO of Immune System Management - the pioneer in the development of Aminomics. His patient focused work improved the lives of people around the world. Bill will be remembered for his love for his family, his original humour, generosity, and passion for life. Friends are invited to visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod St, at OConnor Friday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St Basil's Roman Catholic Church 940 Rex Ave. (Maitland at the Queensway) Saturday April 6, 2013 at 11 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Bill O'Neill Trust Fund for the Education of the Grandchildren.
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Diane George
February 20, 2014
There are no words. Bill was my Angel through the worst stages of my cancer. He and his family took my desperate calls for advice and hope. It's been 20 years for me and I was hoping to meet him again and thank him for all he'd done. Bill. You gave me hope when I had none. You visited me in hospital when I was scared beyond words. You were the Angel that guided me through this journey and it's not goodbye. It's until we meet again on the other side. I guess God needed you to help him up above. You are an amazing and wonderful soul and I was blessed to have met you and your family. This is a tragedy beyond words.
November 25, 2013
Having only just found out about Bill's passing, we are particularly stunned to think that all the times we thought of him and his family over the past few months, we never knew. Deeply saddened that Bill is no longer with his family, but also grateful for all the help and kindness he showed us, as to so many others. Always will be remembered as a man of heart and dedication. God bless you all, his family and friends. Gonzalo and Kathy
November 22, 2013
Dear Kathy, Kelly, Liam, Gareth and Family, This sad news came today Nov 22, 2013. All my love. Bill was an amazing man and helped me enormously when I needed it.
Gerasimos 284-2272(613)
Christiano Souza
August 12, 2013
Just found chocked that Bill has passed away. My condolences to all family.
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Daniel Gold
May 23, 2013
I was very saddened to hear of this news. Bill Helped me so much in my own life to help me get through our Family situation and so much for my mother Carole Gold. I will never forget you.
Kathy Stewart
May 4, 2013
In the conversations with Bill via phone, I was incredibly encouraged by his compassion and sincerity. Good friends having had a family member helped by Bill and ISM encouraged me to seek help from ISM. I have been blessed by doing so... In health and in relationships. God bless you and keep you...make His face shine upon you and give you peace (numbers 6). Kathy Stewart
Phil Cunningham
May 3, 2013
Our family is still in shock that such a wonderful man who confidently gave me hope that my cancer could be beaten. Too well loved to be ever forgotten!
Phil& Eva Cunningham
April 10, 2013
Dear Kathy and Family,
I just heard the sad news. Too soon for such a bright light to be extinguished. Billy was a force from a very early age. He helped so many people in so many ways. I haven't the words to express the loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. Cousin Jane
Timothy S.B. Danson
April 8, 2013
Bill was a great friend. I always looked forward to our many chats. I will miss his sense of humour. I will miss his passion, dedication and commitment to his work and helping people confront and overcome their illnesses. Bill was a kind, generous, thoughtful and thoroughly decent person. He had a vision and the determination to see his vision through. Bill was principled and was a person of absolute integrity. His enthusiasm was boundless and sometimes challenging, but his enthusiasm and energy were contagious. Bill's enthusiasm was always genuine and well-meaning. I will miss Bill terribly. Our friendship was special and meaningful. We always had each other's backs as great friends do. I feel an enormous emptiness. I will keep Bill's memory in my heart and his voice and sense of humour in my soul. Bill made a difference. The world is a better place because of him. Let's keep his dream and vision alive.
God Bless.
Timothy S.B. Danson
April 7, 2013
REMEMBERING
When I have come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me,
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room
Why cry for a soul so free?
Miss me a little but not too long,
And not with a head bowed low.
Remembering the love that we once shared,
Miss me, but let me go.
For this is a journey that we all must take
And each must go alone,
It's all a part of the Master's plan,
A step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick of heart,
Go to the friends we know,
And bury your sorrow in doing good deeds
Miss me, but let me go.
Mark,
Pls share this special poem with your family as you mourn the loss of your brother
Tom and Judi Pullen
John & Jean Wallace
April 7, 2013
How many real stars does one have in their lifetime? Someone that made a difference, not many but Bill was a star in our family life's, he made a difference, what a blessing to know such an unique individual, a person that had the amazing ability to make you feel that you were the only one. What a great loss, we cannot express how sad we are at this time, but can only tell you that we care. May his family be strengthen in the days ahead knowing how loved and respected he was and that his life will be a lasting inspiration to all that knew him. Our heartfelt condolences to all.
jane berry
April 7, 2013
This was such a shock today when I learned of Bill's passing. His passion, fearless nature, radiant smile and great sense of humor will be so very missed.
Like many, he entered and touched my life 18 years ago. He is someone who's gift was tremendously profound. It saddens me to think of a world without Bill.
My heart goes out to his beloved family, of whom he was devoted.
Jane Berry
May Agour
April 6, 2013
I connot beleive the genius man he help me to go throw my difficult time, gave me the light of hope , brought so many happy moments in my life,
left us! with the treasure of his good legacy with kindness of love,goodness of his friendship and humbleness all about he was!!!
Bill your death is shocking to me and my family , the pain endured Connot be relieve ,the loss can never be replace ,
I send all my sympathy to your family ,friends and to your wonderful staff may the comfort of God help you during this difficult time ,may his spirit always remain Alive !!!
Rest in pease Bill , thank you for kindness.
May agour &family .
Carol MacLauchlan
April 6, 2013
Dear Kathy, Kelly, Liam, Gareth and Family,
My heart goes out to all of you. I am so very, very sorry to hear of the sudden death of Bill. Your strong, loving, beautiful family is Bill's wonderful legacy.
Heartfelt sympathies to all the Haughian, O'Neill family.
Carol
April 6, 2013
Dear Kathy, Kelly, Liam, Gareth, and all your family.
The world is a smaller and dimmer place without Bill.
We are grateful to have known him, to have had him as a friend. Just knowing he was 'there' sometimes made all the difference in our lives.
We loved him for his incredible kindness, intelligence,his humour, courage, perseverance in the face of adversity, his generosity, integrity, and his deep caring for others.
And of course for his sense of humour. We are grateful for having him in our lives, proud to call him our friend, and will miss him always.
We love you, and share your grief.
Love, Garnet and Gail
May Agour
April 6, 2013
I Connot imagine the person give me lots hope for my life he was the gift from heaven understand what love ,friendship ,Godness and humbleness was all about him.
Bill your Death was shucking to me and to all my family,
undescrible sadness for you lost your memory still captured in our hearts may your spirit experience celestial pease and heavenly bliss !!
Our thought and sympathy to your family and friends in that diffuclt time !!
Rest in peace Bill and thank you for your kindness !!
May agour &family.
April 5, 2013
Our family has been profoundly impacted by Bill's generosity of time, spirit, and heart-based healing. It is a testament to a life well lived when so many are so positively influenced by one person's passion and gift for healing. We will always be grateful for Bill's pioneering spirit, humour, and the healing he brought to so many. His legacy, his light, and the twinkle in his eyes will continue to shine brightly from above.
Helen, Lori Todd and Family
Nadia
April 5, 2013
Bill, you will be dearly and sincerely missed by all those whose lives you touched. Your charisma, humour, and deep insight of others represented a lifetime of efforts to help those around you attain happiness and health. You will not soon be forgotten.
April 5, 2013
To a man with a vision and the perseverance to see it through so, so many obstacles.
Compassionate to a fault, with a gift to seek and find a ray of sunshine in the darkest of storms... he has been a lighthouse to many and I, for one, shine brighter for it, stronger, humbled and grateful.
My most heartfelt condolences to a family whose bottomless well of love, faith, strength and, may I add, patience :) made this man's vision, a dream come true.
All my Love,
Nat
Maureen Mulhall, MacDonald
April 5, 2013
Rest in Peace," Billy"
Craig Smith
April 4, 2013
When so many others offered nothing but despair, I saw Bill work miracles. Nuff said.
April 4, 2013
I am so shocked and saddened to hear of bill's passing. He was such a lovely man. I appreciate all he did for me and i will truly miss him.
Debra Cherry
Ken Lin
April 4, 2013
Dear Kathy, Kelly, Liam, Gareth and Family,
The passing of Bill came as a great shock to me. I have no words to express how deeply sorry I am to hear about the news. I know that you are devastated and I am heartbroken for you.
Bill was a very kind, caring and intelligent person with great sense of humor. It was a great honor for me to know him, and to work for him. His passing is a great loss to you as well as to many people that he had been trying so diligently to help. He will be very sorely missed by me and by many others. Please accept my sincere condolence on Bill's passing.
Ken Lin
Caroline Murray-Hicks
April 4, 2013
Kathy and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Bill Morris
April 4, 2013
To Kelly & family, Bill was a great help to our son Michael, and more recently to Dian and I. We will miss him.
Bill Morris
Dr. Marian Laderoute
April 4, 2013
No better man ever lived,
and he had a heart of gold.
The paradigm shift he created
Immune management
Is what I am told.
The hope he gave to many
instead of being forlorn,
their smiles and knowing looks
a reason to be re-born.
Too maverick to be labeled,
a marverick,.. indeed,
He swam against the current,
And accomplished what he pleased.
I am honored to have known him,
But one thing is for certain
His legacy will survive
beyond the Last call and the Last curtain.
April 4, 2013
Our heartfelt sympathies to the family. We will miss Bill terribly. He was such a support to us.He was a remarkable man, intelligent, warm and funny. Louise and Michael Mulhall
michael and louise mulhall
April 4, 2013
Bill was there for us when we needed him most, offering help and guidance. We owe Bill a huge debt of gratitude.
Bill's passion and resourcefulness for his work along with his 'off the wall' sense of humour will not be easily forgotten.
We will really miss you Bill.God Bless.
Michael and Louise Mulhall
April 4, 2013
We will miss you Bill.You were there when we needed you most providing help and guidance.
Your passion and resourcefulness along with your 'off the wall' sense of humour will long be remembered.
May God bless Bill.
Lynne Ralph
April 4, 2013
Gareth, Laine & boys,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your father. With my sympathy,
April 4, 2013
Dear family of Bill,
I just have to give testimony to what a great man Bill was. He used his genius and his resources to give people life and hope. I am very grateful for having known him and for all he did to help me and the friends I sent to him. A truly remarkable man.
~ Wendy Armstrong, Ottawa, Ontario
Bill Hennessy
April 4, 2013
A man of courage, integrity, love and perseverance whose memory will always remain a treasure in my heart. It was an honour to know him.
Pauline and Ian Britnell
April 4, 2013
Dear Kathy, we are so sorry to hear of Bill's sudden passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
April 4, 2013
Dear Kathy, Kelly and the whole family, I am so sorry to hear of this news. Bill's generosity, caring, grand leadership and genius will never be forgotten. Please know that I am here for your family. Please do not hesitate to call if I can help in any way. Love always,
Julie Desmarais
Michael and Louise Mulhall
April 4, 2013
Thank you Bill.You were immediatly there with help and guidance when we needed you most.
Your passion,resourcefulness and 'off the wall 'but timely humour will be long remembered.
Bye for now Bro;you will be missed by all.
May God bless Bill. Louise and Michael
Debbie and Vaughn DeLeavey
April 4, 2013
Dear Kelly, Bob and Taeghan, so sorry to hear about the passing of Bill. As the days go by may your sorrow be replaced with the wonderful memories of times together as a family that I know you will always remember. Our thoughts are with you.
Harry and Lynda Littler
April 3, 2013
Our heartfelt condolences to Bill's family and friends. He was the most inspirational, intelligent and caring individual who did so much for so many. I feel blessed to have known such an amazing man. His work has left the world a much wiser and better place. Bill's encouragement and knowledge in our time of need will forever have a special place in our hearts.
Linda Mulhall
April 3, 2013
Dear Kathy
I am so sorry to hear of Bill's death. He has been so good to us and especially to my brother, Michael. He gave us hope when we were in despair; he helped support Mike in rebuilding his immune system. I am so grateful for his generosity and kindness. We will miss him. And send our love to you and the kids.
Mark, Dan & Bill
Mark, Janice, Caroline and Patrick O'Neill
April 3, 2013
Bill was the best father, zaydeh, brother and uncle we've ever known, the most resourceful man we've ever encountered, and the most loving human being on the planet. He was silly beyond belief, wise beyond his years, and affectionate beyond description. Love forever, Janice, Mark, Caroline and Patrick.
Roger, Rick & Anne Wilson
April 3, 2013
Kelly and family
We are so sorry for your loss. Bill was such a special person to so many of us for so very many reasons. You are all in our thoughts.
Phil Rossy
April 3, 2013
Dear Mark O'Neill. On behalf of all of us in your Kiwanis family, please accept our deepest condolences.
Phil Rossy
Lieutenant-Governor, Division 12
Kiwanis District of EC&C
April 3, 2013
Our family shares many wonderful memories of our times with the O'Neills here in the city on Carleton Avenue, at their rustic cottage and of course, many a night camping on that wee island on Lac Gerard.
Bill's great spirit, wacko ways and generous and kind heart will live on in all of us. Fair thee well my friend.
Joe & family
Nicole and Jesse Millest
April 3, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out to our good friends Gareth and Laine as well as Liam and Alison and families. We are so very sorry for your loss. We love you guys and are here for you if you need anything
Anna Zwanenburg
April 3, 2013
Bill was one of the most generous and inspirational people I ever had the good fortune of calling a friend.
Bill, the world has lost a little bit of light without you, but I am so happy to have been able to know you!!!! You will be missed so very, very much.
I send all my love to Kathy, Kelly, Gareth, Liam and the grandchildren and significant others.
We will miss you everyday, Bill!!
Xoxo
Les & Ellen Vecsey Alston
April 3, 2013
You were a Bright Light Bill
Johanne Verner
April 3, 2013
My heartfelt condolences. It takes a special person to dedicate his working life to bettering the life of others. Long live his work thru his family and friends.
Johanne Verner
Les Vecsey
April 3, 2013
Our Sincere Condolences to the Family.
Bill helped save our lives. We shall be forever grateful.
Godspeed Bill we will miss you.
Les Vecsey Ellen Alston
Lynette Johnson
April 3, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Bill at the (original) City of Ottawa and appreciated his sense of humour and general approach that 'life was far too important to be taken so seriously'.
Melissa SJ
April 3, 2013
My condolences to all the O'Neill family. Bill was a very funny and charismatic man. I will always remember his words of encouragement during my time with ISM. Much love and prayers his family and friends.
Fran Andrews
April 3, 2013
So sorry for you loss. I worked with Bill and he was a wonderful person. He was always ready to help and his sense of humour was incredible.
My thoughts are with all of you.
Jennifer Turner
April 3, 2013
So sad and shocked to hear of Bill's death. He was such an inspiring, brilliant and interesting man. He had such a tremendous impact with his work and his indomitable spirit. My deepest sympathy to his wife and family. Kindest Regards, Jennifer Turner.
Katherine Hobbs
April 3, 2013
Deepest condolences to Kathy and all the family on your sudden loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
April 3, 2013
Dear Kathy, Kelly, Liam, Gareth and Family,
Bill was an amazing person and we will always remember his wonderful smile, his kindness and how musically talented he was! Our love and prayers are will you all, my dear cousins.
Love Estelle, Mike, Victoria and Nick
Mike and Doreen Robinson
April 3, 2013
Kathy and family, Very sorry for your loss,Will remember Bill for the fun times at the Cottage..Doreen and Mike Robinson..
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