William C. RANKIN

WILLIAM C. RANKIN October 16, 1929 - March 6, 2021 Our family warmly remembers the long, full life of a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, colleague and friend. Youngest child of Robert and Alice Rankin, predeceased by siblings Roberta (Albert Lang), Jane (Basil Mulligan), Alexander (Norah Costello), Peter and Winnifred (Bill Cartier) and by cherished daughter Heather (Christopher Decker). Survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Nancy (Owens), and loving children Mary Alison, Andrew and Rob (Martha Kerr). He will be greatly missed by granddaughters Arlene (Kam Gill), MaryClaire (Drew Lunham) and Hilary (Sam Ward) Decker and Georgia Rankin. His time with great-grandchildren Isabelle (MaryClaire) and Ashreet (Arlene) was all too short. Bill will also be missed by a plethora of nieces, nephews and extended family. A native of Toronto, Bill attended University of Toronto Schools and the University of Toronto (B.Comm.) before working as a CA at Clarkson Gordon and then as a financial executive at Colonial Homes, The Globe and Mail, Toronto Star and T. Eaton Co. Bill finished his career as Sr. VP of Finance at Nova Corp. in Calgary. Bill and Nancy enjoyed retirement in Tucson, Florida and Guelph. His favorite place was the family cottage on Georgian Bay, the heart of the family's memories together. Bill Rankin was a remarkable man. He was successful, smart and highly competitive, a witty asset at social events and a formidable opponent in almost any game. An avid golfer, Bill hit his first hole-in-one at age 81 and continued playing 3 days/week right through last summer. Bill placed family above all and, with Nancy, formed the devoted and dependable anchor of his large clan. He was an unfailing source of love, strength and thoughtful support; his generosity and integrity were felt by all. Bill's unwavering faith in God's love empowered him to become the person we all admired and will all miss.