Bill Bantey

Bill Bantey

Bill Bantey Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Nov. 29 to Nov. 30, 2010.
OBITUARY BILL BANTEY 1928 - 2010 Bill Bantey passed away peacefully, after a long illness, in Montreal on Wednesday, November 24, 2010, at the age of eighty-one. Devoted and loving husband of Judy (Doonan), his wife of sixty years, father of Daniel (Kari Drolsum), Mark (Jane Quart Soles) and Paul (Juan Li) and proud grandfather. Beloved uncle of Di Gaetano and Bantey nieces and nephews. A legendary journalist, an innovative public relations consultant, a gourmet, but above all, a man of great generosity to family and friends alike. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A commemorative service will be held on December 1, 2010, at 11 a.m. at the Mount Royal Funeral Complex, 1297 Chemin de la Foret, Outremont, Quebec, H2V 2P9 (514) 279-6540. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to The Gazette Christmas Fund, P.O. Box 11057, Succ. Centre-Ville, Montreal, Quebec, H3C 4Z4. or at www.christmasfund.com

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December 3, 2010

To Danny and all your family, we send sympathy from old friends. We shared good times during our teenage years in Cartierville. We were always vaguely aware of your Father's career as a journalist, and your mother's caring and gentle demeanour. Ingrid Rosie Karbin (NDG), Karin Karbin Blundell (Ste Adele), Ruth MacLeod (Perth, Western Australia)

Karen Mackay

December 3, 2010

Dear Judy,
My condolences to you, Dan, Mark and Paul.
I was always so amazed at Bill's obvious devotion to you, it was very special. Sincerely, Karen (Osmond) Mackay

Rania Houjaij

December 1, 2010

Dear Aunt Judy,

My heartfelt condolences for Uncle Bill's passing. Our prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.

Alvoy Blain

December 1, 2010

Dear Paul and Family

Please accept my deepest sympathies at this time of loss to your family.

Sincerely
Alvoy Blain

December 1, 2010

Dear Aunt Judy and family, I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Deepest condolences to you and the family.

Bassem Houjaij (Beirut, Lebanon)

December 1, 2010

Dear Aunt Judy,

We are sorry to hear of Uncle Bill's passing and would like to express our deepest condolences to you and your family. May he rest in peace.

Sarah and Rabih Abdelnour (Beirut, Lebanon)

Stella Di Gaetano

November 30, 2010

We extend our deepest heartfelt sympathies to our dear Aunt Judy and cousins, Dan, Mark and Paul. In memory of a loving and special uncle, padrino and grand uncle. We shall always cherish fond and warm memories of Uncle Bill. He will live in our hearts forever.

Stella and Vanessa

November 30, 2010

Dear Judy and family, we are saddened to hear of Bill's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Deepest condolences to you and the family.

Bechara Houjaij (Beirut, Lebanon)

Anne-Marie Normandeau

November 30, 2010

Dear Judy, Paul, Mark and Danny,

We have received news of Bill's death. Our thoughts are with you.

With heartfelt sadness but conviction that you will find strength in the memories you have created along the years,

Fredy and Anne-Marie

Peter Steiner

November 30, 2010

Dear family
So sorry to hear about the loss. Bill was one of those rare human beings who was kind, generous and demanding. He had high standards and great integrity and a life filled with interesting chapters.
With heartfelt sympathy
Peter Steiner

Julia Smith

November 29, 2010

Dear Judy,
Please accept our deepest sympathy. Bill was a wonderful man and so lucky to have a great wife like you.
He will be missed.
All our love,
Julia(Mergler),Robert,Nigel,Tristan Smith

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