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William Ketchabaw Obituary

William (Bill) Charles Ketchabaw of Clermont, Florida passed away unexpectedly on May 14, 2025, at the age of 87. He was preceded in death by his cherished wife, Patricia Ann Irene (Donovan) Ketchabaw, who passed away on May 15, 2024. Born in St. Thomas, ON, Canada on March 5, 1938, Bill was the son of the late William Harley Ketchabaw and the late Mary Margaret (Peggy) Ketchabaw. He is survived by his children Steve Ketchabaw (Sharon), Tricia (Ketchabaw) Elliott (Ross), and DJ Ketchabaw (Melissa) and their families. Bill was preceded in death by his brother Don Ketchabaw, his brother-in-law Gerald Donovan and his niece Denise Donovan. In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Interment of the cremated remains will be made, at a date to be determined, in the Memorial Garden of the First Church of Christ, Simsbury CT, following a private family service. Memorial donations to the Masooli Project, PO Box 1001, Simsbury CT 06070 are greatly appreciated.

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Published by 352 Today on May 26, 2025.

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Rod Curtiss

June 23, 2025

Rest well my friend.

Ann Fleischmann

May 30, 2025

Ketchabaw family, my deepest sympathy to you all! Fond memories of First Church Simsbury and of my children knowing you all. May God bless you all.
Sincerely, Ann Fleischmann Nick and Mary Ellen.

George & Carol Guiliano

May 27, 2025

Steve, Tricia and D.J.
We are so saddened to hear of the passing of your dad. He was a wonderful friend, boss, and he will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. George & Carol Guiliano

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