C. William Webster

With great sadness we announce the passing in Vancouver of C. William Webster on November 1, 2019 at 75 years of age. Son of Eric Webster and Elizabeth ­Paterson, Will was ­predeceased by his wife Diana ­Graham Webster. He leaves their daughter Tara and son Sean, Sean's wife Christy and ­grandchildren ­Madison and Jaden, as well as his brother Norman and sister Maggie. Will was a kind and generous man whose bright red hair and warm smile lit up the room. He was Chief Barker of Variety the Children's ­Charity of British Columbia, a ­member of Variety's International Board and ­received the Gold Heart Award for his 45 years as a volunteer for the charity. "Willie" grew up in Sherbrooke, ­Quebec, graduated from Bishop's ­University and worked in Toronto and Vancouver, returning every summer to his favourite place, his cottage in North Hatley, Quebec. He was an ­inventive chef with a ­formidable memory for a good story. He was ­happiest when surrounded by close friends and family, fine wine and good music. Even though the last year of his life was difficult medically he passed peacefully, surrounded by love.