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Bill MacArthur Obituary
A "Bill Event" will be held at Vanier College Sports Complex, 821 Ste.Croix, Ville Saint-Laurent on Saturday, 11th January 2014.
Greet family and friends at 200 pm, the Event starts at 3:00 p.m., Kid friendly with refreshments to follow. No flowers. Donations to Makupo Development Group, www.makupo.org, or the charity of your choice.
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44 Entries
January 2, 2015
I was thinking of Bill a couple days ago and hoping his family is doing ok. He was a nice man.
January 2, 2015
We think of Bill often and of how much he is missed by all of his family and friends. Hugs to everyone near and far on the sad anniversary of his untimely and sudden death! Much love from Mary, Rick and James Munroe
Bill rochefort
February 12, 2014
My name is Bill Rochefort.Bill and I met in 1972.We became good friends and had many great times together.I have many good memories of Bill.We shared some great times.He will be missed.My condolences to Bill's family.
Montreal, June 7, 2013
Gary Reynolds
January 26, 2014
To the MacArthur family,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the news of Bill's untimely passing, which I regret I only heard about earlier today. Such very sad news.
Bill and I met at the University of Ottawa and became good friends once we realized that we both liked to sit at the back of the classroom and joke about some of the goings on or just life in general. We had a fun 4 years there, during the last of which I shared an apartment with the "Swamp" and the "Slotz" and also had the pleasure to get to know Ian, Karen, Guy and some of the rest of the crew from Vanier. In later years I had the opportunity to meet his partner Cathy during a family trip to Mt. Tremblant.
Bill was a great guy with very strong attachments to his family and friends. I feel fortunate to have known him as a friend and lucky to have seen him again for an evening out in Montreal just this past June (picture attached). That evening, Bill spoke of proudly of Tarn and Hope and of his plans to retire in bliss with Cathy to a place on Howe Island.
His time here was too short, but very full and he'll be missed by all.
Gary Reynolds
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Tom & Pam Sparling
January 12, 2014
Ian, Karen, Cathy, Tarn, Hope and the rest of the family and Bill's many friends in Montreal. It was my pleasure to be at Woodroffe High School during both Ian`s and Bill`s tour de-force. To protect the guilty I will offer no details, just saying things were never dull. Then Kingston, again no details and the Hacienda on Elgin street back in Ottawa. That was, Ottawa University, K&L Touch football and parties all hosted by Bill, Dave & Dave, plus guest appearances by Mic & Jeffery and many other old boys & old girls.
The Woodroffe 25th reunion, the Old Boys Football game that we all played in. The pre-game warm up at Tony`s the night before again no details. Then the 50th reunion and the joy of seeing old friends once again.
Bill was a wonderful friend full of fun and wit. After reading the remarks by those who knew & loved him in Montreal It seems he only got better.
God Bless you all
Tom
January 12, 2014
We were so sorry to hear of your brother's passing, Sib. Our sympathy to you and your family.
Sincerely, Ron and Donna Bradley
January 12, 2014
Sib, very sorry to hear of the untimely passing of your brother Bill.
May God grant you, and all his family peace during these times.
Sorry I was unable to attend the "event" commemorating his life.
Role
Marcel et Danielle Pérez
January 11, 2014
Dear Ian,
We are shocked and saddened to hear of Bill's sudden passing. We know your family and Cathy's are going through difficult and trying time and we want you to know that we care. Please accept our heartfelt condolences and remember that our thoughts are with you all.
Ira Turetsky
January 11, 2014
My sincere and deepest condolences to all of Bill's loved ones. I got to know him at McGill Basketball annual reunions. He was, clearly, very devoted to his teams and his players. More importantly, he was also a genuinely nice person.
January 11, 2014
Love you Papa, I'm going to miss you so much.
- Hope
January 10, 2014
Cathy Tarn and Hope.
We are very sorry for your loss. Bill was truly a great man. Bill had a great outlook on life. Bill was a doer who never complained. We will miss his smile ,his sense of humor and love for life. Holly Terry and Cody
shirley norman
January 10, 2014
It can be so hard to face the new year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
shirley norman
January 10, 2014
It can be so hard to face the new year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Ann Woods
January 10, 2014
Dear Cathy,
We wish to express our sincere sympathies for your loss. Bill was a great guy and will be missed by all. Please know that our thoughts are with you and the family.....
Ann & Glen
January 10, 2014
Je suis tellement triste de cette nouvelle...un mentor qui restera pour moi un grand maître spirituel. Je vais m'ennuyer des cours d'escalade et des bons temps que nous avons passé ensemble! Repose en paix Bill.
Mike Lanthier
January 10, 2014
Dear Cathy
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Know that we are here for you.
Your "gang" at PSO.
January 10, 2014
Chère Hope, c'est avec tristesse que j'ai appris le décès de ton papa. Toutes mes pensées t'accompagnent. Mes plus sincères condoléances à toi et à tes proches.
Yvon Bilodeau
Le papa Charles
January 10, 2014
Hi Mary and Rick,
First off, I want to say that I am so sorry for the loss of your friend/family member, "Wild Man" Bill. I know that he spend a lot of good times with you on the Island and you will surely miss him. Of course, I feel especially sad for Cathy as this must have turned her world upside down and it must have been a huge shock for her. Please let us know if we can do anything to help you such as if you need to go away for a funeral and need help with farm chores. Emily Dowling
January 10, 2014
Wow, we just saw him a couple of days ago. What a man, he seems like the type that always makes an impression with his enthusiasm for life. Let me know if there's anything we can do, and send my condolences to Cathy and the rest.
Tim Dowling
Earl Zukerman
January 10, 2014
My deepest sympathies on your loss. Bill was a good man with a sharp wit and always had a twinkle in his eye. I traded many conversations and emails with him, especially during his years as an assistant basketball coach at McGill. May he rest in peace. May the family be spared further sorrow.
McGill University Athletics & Recreation
Tarn
January 9, 2014
I'll always love and miss you Dad, and you'll always be with me.
Tania Courte
January 9, 2014
Cathy,
I'm so sorry to hear about Bill's passing. Thinking of you in this difficult time.
Brian Morin
January 9, 2014
To the extended MacArthur Clan,
On behalf of Heather, Kyle, and Ben I want to express our sadness on hearing the news that Bill had passed on suddenly. All of us felt very connected to Bill, even though weeks and months would pass between seeing or speaking with him.
Over the years he has been a very good friend to everyone in our family, always caring and concerned, always ready to share. We will miss him and he will never be forgotten.
We are so sorry for your loss.
Brian
January 9, 2014
Hi Cathy, Hope and Tarn,
I'm thinking of you at this very difficult time. Bill was the love of your lives, your biggest, best fan. I can't even begin to imagine the hole his death has left in your lives and your hearts. He lived life to the fullest and has left you with tons of wonderful warm loving memories and inspirational stories. I'm hoping that all the virtual and real hugs and best wishes we can send your way will carry you through the rough moments, days ahead. Remember we are all here for you!
I am grateful to have known Bill as a supportive, warm and enthusiastic friend. He had an infectious positive energy that kick started and sustained the completion of many projects around here. When I walk around the farm, yard, cottage the house there are memories of Bill, Hope and Tarn's visits and contributions. Memories of many nights of great food, laughter and sharing stories around the kitchen table at Dave & Debbie's will always be close to my heart. We will all miss Bill here on Howe Island. He was excited about the possibility of moving here someday and living in the chalet on the water.
You are loved as was Bill! You will always be welcome to come to visit/live here on Howe Island.
Mary Munroe
Lynn & Louis Germain
January 9, 2014
Dear Hope, our condolences for your loss
January 8, 2014
Deepest sympathy to Bill's family. He was a great guy to work with.
Gord & Anita Munroe
January 8, 2014
Dear Cathy
Wish to express our sympathies over the the loss of your beloved Bill
and to let you know that our thoughts are with you, Hope and Tarn.
Bill will live on in your hearts.
Danielle Faubert
January 8, 2014
To Ian and Karen and family,
Words cannot express the deep feeling of loosing a close family member. My thoughts are with you. My sincere condolences.
Cathy Nesbitt
January 8, 2014
I will love you forever and a day
Mike Perkins
January 8, 2014
Pinball was one of a kind and his passing leaves a void that can only be filled with all the fond memories he's left us all with.Our love goes out to the family and thousands of friends so hurt by his too early exit from life's party. Mike & Lori
Alan Sevigny
January 8, 2014
I went to high school with Bill (Swamp) and we were on the same touch football team in our 20's. I hadn't seen him in a while but ran into him at the Woodroffe High School 50 year reunion and got caught up. Simply a great guy and someone I feel fortunate to have known. A great loss.
Bill took thousands of wonderful photos
Mary Munroe
January 8, 2014
Alan Hansell
January 7, 2014
You only needed to spend an afternoon with Bill to feel as though you had a friend for life. Condolences to his wife and children and to Ian and Karen
Tim Watson
January 7, 2014
my deepest condolences to Bill's family, he was a good man and I will miss him.
January 7, 2014
Sib, we are so sorry to learn of the tragic loss of your brother Bill, you and your family are in our thoughts.
Kent & Donna Barnes
Philip,Natacha,Camille and James
January 7, 2014
Bill was a true friend and even a greater neighbor. We first met Bill when he was mowing our lawn ! A different way to welcome new neighbors from a unique person. We spent numerous memorable
hours with Bill and his family and friends. Only his big heart surpasses his uniqueness and we miss him already !
Our sympathies go out to Cathy, Tarn, Hope and family.
Rick Munroe
January 7, 2014
Bill had a back of steel and a heart of gold. He was also fearless... with one possible exception:
After back-to-back encounters with bumblebees at our farm last summer, Bill (prefaced by numerous expletives) reluctantly confessed, "Christ, I've got a whole new respect for bumblebees."
We've lost a generous, hard-working, caring and very fun-loving guy. None of us will ever forget his hugs or the mischievous twinkle in his eyes.
Faye Ross
January 7, 2014
I was very saddened when I heard this horrible news.Bill was such a nice guy who was always there to help if he cld.He will certainly be missed in Morin Heights and the world.....
Deborah Sulany
January 7, 2014
My sincere condolences on your loss.
Ron Golfman
January 7, 2014
For 37 years,my pal Bill has been a great friend, co-worker and neighbour. Always positive and creative. His love for his children and Cathy was always evident, much like his passion for helping others. He was considered 'special'in the best of ways by all who met him. I will miss him beyond words. My deepest sympathies to his family. Adiós Buffalo Soldier.
Kathryn Weaver
January 7, 2014
My sympathies to Bill's family...he will be sorely missed. Bill was great to work with, always ready with a smile.
January 7, 2014
Dear Cathy & Bill's Family,
We are so very sorry to hear about Bill. He sure was one of the nicest people in the world. He will forever be missed.
Sandy McCullough & Mike Ward
Chris Lyle
January 7, 2014
My contacts with Bill were off and on, but over many years, through the Town of Mount Royal Rugby Football Club or, in Morin-Heights, on the Viking Ski Club trails. But he was always good news to run into, cheerful, friendly and with a positive outlook. Heartfelt condolences for this sudden and sorrowful loss to all the family from myself and Linda.
January 7, 2014
My name is Diane Ryan and I worked at the Department of Athletics. I had the privilege of working with Bill and had many chats with him. He was a true gentleman. He loved his family with a true passion. Please accept my sincere condolences.
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