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William McCreary Obituary
Bill was a loving and devoted family man born in Sundridge Ontario. He touched many lives treating all people with kindness and respect. He enjoyed an 18 year Professional Hockey playing career followed by an additional 6 years in Coaching and Management. Bill was preceded in death by his Parents Rose and Carl McCreary, Brother V. Keith (Carole) McCreary, Sister Trudy and Eldon Black, Brother In-law Ronald Attwell Sister-in-law Kay McCreary. He is survived by his siblings Carmen (Blanche) McCreary, Edgar (Eileen) and Betty Attwell.
A Service and Celebration of Life will be held on his Birthday, 12/02 at First United Methodist Church, 400 E Grand River Brighton, Michigan. Visitation will begin at 3:00pm with Church Service at 4:00pm and Social gathering at 5:00pm.
The family requests in his honor that in lieu of flowers donations be sent to either of the organizations Bill held close to his heart.
NHL Alumni Hockey's Greatest Family ( who support players in need.) 400 Kipling Avenue, Etobicoke, ON M8V 3L1 OR Second Chance Support Network, 4986 S. Old US.23 Brighton MI 48114 http://www.secondchancesupportnetwork.org/index.html.
Condolences can be sent to Bill McCreary 3979 Broadmoor Court, Howell Mi. 48843
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March 24, 2023
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Bev
November 24, 2022
Remembering you today and always in my heart.
February 2, 2020
Sorry to hear of Mr. McCreary's passing. I was an avid Blues fan from back in the late 60's and he was one of my favorites. I breifly went to school with Bill Jr and I wanted to express my condolences. Great memories of the Blues early years and Mr. McCreary was certainly one of the key players.
Bob Bunton
St. Louis, MO
Papa Bill
Jillian Smith
December 3, 2019
Barb Veyvara
December 2, 2019
So sorry to hear about Bill. I have so many memories from he "lake" and St.Lewis.
Penny & Victoria
December 2, 2019
Our thoughts & prayers continue to embrace the McCreary family through the loss of Bill Sr.
Many engaging discussions and passionate stories filled with reflections and hope will be remembered when thinking about Bill Sr.
Rest in Peace sir...
Cherie Levy
December 1, 2019
We are saddened by Bill Sr's passing. He loved life, and produced one of our most cherished friends in life, Bill Jr. We also hold dear Bill's wonderful family, Mar, Billy, Danielle, and Caitlyn. Our lives have been enriched by their goodness and ability to surmount any challenge placed before them. Bob and I are with u in spirit thru this difficult time, and with u always❤
Ray Kotabish
November 30, 2019
My deepest condolences to the McCreary family.
You are in my prayers.
Ray Kotabish
Member of the Original Cleveland Junior Barons
NHL Alumni
Shannon McCreary Dickinson
November 30, 2019
Bill with his Son Bill & Grandson Bill
Shannon McCreary Dickinson
November 30, 2019
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