William Astor Stanley

Mary Douglas, dear - A Christmas without Billy will be extremely trying, I know. His effervescent personality and humor, and just the sweetness of him are with you and all around you. He was such a good, good man, and he loved YOU so much. Brooke Canada Golden

As Christmas approaches, I take time each year to remember friends who are no longer with us. This year, there is a new set of memories and they involve Billy. We met at Mary Munford in second grade and remained friends for life. We double-dated together in high school. When I tried out for the basketball team at Albert Hill, I was the last person cut....and Billy took that spot. I was happy for him. No one could make me, or all of us, laugh like Billy. He was one of the shining stars of TJ´s...

I first met Billy in the second grade at Mary Munford school and followed him to Albert Hill and Thomas Jefferson. We stayed in touch throughout our lives. He and some others from Tee Jay came out to South Bend for a Notre Dame football game one fall. Billy was a once-in-a-lifetime person. He liked everyone and kept us laughing continuously. He remains a truly beloved member of TJHS. RIP, Billy!

Bill and I shared an office for 10 years. He was always an encourager to rookie and seasoned Realtors. His kind and spirited presence here is missed. Peace to all his family.

I am so sorry I couldn't be at Bill's service. But I watched it on line and it was beautiful. The priest knew Bill well. He will be missed by many. He was a special friend. Thinking about you. Love Linda

Warm thoughts to all your family. Bill was a caring gentle giant in the real estate world! It was an honor to learn from him, and share an office with him. He cared for all and awakened us to share our gifts and talents with others.

So sorry for your loss, Mary Douglas.

Mary Douglas, My heart breaks with this news. To me, Billy was the personification of a true Southern gentleman. He was always kind, gracious and funny on the occasions I had to visit with him. Sending you love and prayers during this difficult time.

Another angel has flown; he is with Will now, so there is some consolation in that. However, he was such a loving and hysterical family man; his abiding love for my dear friend and cousin, Mary Douglas and having been in their wedding more than fifty years ago made me love him from long, long ago. Thank you, Billy for making your family so very, very happy, and all who knew you too. Only good memories follow you. Brooke Canada Golden