William Chester Tuck

Mr. William Chester Tuck, 71 years, of Lake Helen, Ontario passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2015 in Parry Sound, Ontario. Bill grew up on the “landing” in Nipigon. Bill started his 37 year career as an oiler for Kimberly Clark in his early twenties. Bill was an active man who was passionate about running. He ran every summer for five years to the Pays Plat First Nations Pow Wow. He was recognized by Pays Plat First Nation for his dedication. Bill was a compassionate and caring who gave to his community with immeasurable generosity. Bill, a dedicated family man found a renewed pride when he received proof of his Red River Metis ancestry. His family meant everything to him and he would do whatever it took to support them. Bill was known for his strength and determination. He exemplified what it means to be a hero. He truly was one. Bill shared his passion for life with his one and only love, his wife Kathy. As a dad he provided unconditional love and support for all his children. A “Pop” to sixteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren, he danced into their spirits and never left. He not only left an impression on his family, but all those he met along is life journey. We are grateful to have had an amazing Dad, Geeze, Pop, Best Bud, and friend in our lives. May your new journey be as wonderful as this one was. You will be missed by so many. Predeceased by his parents – Aileen Francis and William Tuck and with him his granddaughters – Ember Tuck-Wynne and Myah Kowtiash; he is survived by his wife Kathy (nee Wawia) of Lake Helen Reserve, Ontario, by six children – William Jr. (& Cynthia) Tuck and Ralph Tuck both of Newmarket, Ontario, Jennifer Tuck of Lake Helen Reserve, Dawn (& John Mark) Corrigan of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Aileen Tuck & Shannon Kitchen) of Nanaimo, British Columbia and Rosanne Tuck of Red Rock, Ontario by grandchildren – Cody Wawia, Cameron Tuck and Aidan Tuck, Sonia Tuck, Alicia Tuck and R.J. Tuck, Joshua (& Candace) Tuck, Sierra Corrigan (& Cody Payne), Quillan Corrigan and Rayne Corrigan, Sandi Kitchen, Jerryn Tuck- Wynne, Athan Wynne and Greysen Wynne, by great grandchildren – Amber Tuck, Trinity Tuck and Teagan Tuck, by siblings – Gerald (& Sandra) Tuck of St. Vital, Manitoba, Brian (& Brenda) Tuck of Ontario, Jo-Anne (& Steve) Maxwell-Schofield of Winnipeg Beach, Manitoba, Roberta (& Ralph) Hardy of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Patti Tuck and Glory (& Mitch) Walker both of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. Numerous other relatives also survive. Resting at the home of Judy Wawia, #1 Main Street, Lake Helen Reserve where friends may call on Friday, March 27, 2015. Prayers will be offered at the house at 7 P.M. on Friday evening. The funeral mass for Bill Tuck will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 11 A.M. at the Church of the Annunciation, Nipigon with Father H. Augustynowicz officiating, assisted by the Rev. Mr. D. Dupuis. Cremation will follow. Friends so wishing may make donation to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario. Arrangements are in the care of Elliott Funeral Home Ltd., Nipigon, Ontario.