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William "Bill" Raymond MacIver
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William "Bill" MacIver Obituary
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday January 25th at Rosedale Golf Club, 1901 Mt. Pleasant Rd, Toronto, between 1pm and 4pm, with remembrances at 2 (club dress code in effect). In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice.
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Steve Oke
May 21, 2025
Condolences Nancy to you and the MacIver family. Sorry to hear about Bill´s passing. Bill was such a great community guy, a rink builder, he was patient with all of the kids in Scouts... and even some of their parents. Lots of great memories on Dunlace with you guys..
Love,
The Oke´s
Martha Edmonds
April 14, 2025
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Jason Morsink
January 31, 2025
I have been at a loss for words since learning that Bill passed, and since attending the celebration of life for Bill. It was fitting that hundreds of people were there.
Bill was that kind of person... he was a force of life and I knew it since we all met at Western (Bill, Nancy, Todd, Sonia, Mark, Katherine, Ian and others). I certainly saw it often when we shared an apartment in our final year. Bill put up with me and my motorcycle, laughed with me, scolded me, watched downhill racing with me, shared some "Altoids" with me, and cooked some crazy good roast chicken dinners. He was and remained super smart and super sharp (wit, sarcasm, irony... all of it).
The world deserved more Bill. Nancy and their kids and their friends deserved more Bill.
May the fullness of time bring comfort with many memories and much gratitude for the impact he had on those closest to him, and all of us.
Deb and John McMahon
January 30, 2025
Nancy, We were all so sorry to hear this news.
Bill, along with you, have always been among the first to reach out and support and assist friends.
Please reach out if there is anything we could do/be of help with.
We were very sad that we were not able to attend Bill´s Celebration of Life.
Our love,
Deb and John McMahon
Karen Kramer
January 30, 2025
Nancy, I'm so sorry to hear about Bill's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Nina Li
January 28, 2025
Nancy, so sorry to hear about Bill. My deepest sympathy during your time of loss, my prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Steve Schormann
January 28, 2025
Condolences to Bills family. I worked with Bill many times over the years. I still remember the Banff ski trip we did many years ago.
Joe Wigglesworth
January 28, 2025
My heartfelt condolences to Bill's family, I'm so sad to hear the news about his passing. Bill was one of my very first managers at IBM and he helped me so much in my early career. He was always there to help when needed and to lighten a situation with a joke or a pun. Such a great guy. He will be missed.
Donna Sutarno
January 28, 2025
Nancy, I'm so sorry. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Ken McQuade
January 27, 2025
Nancy, Kathy and I am so sorry to hear of Bills passing, our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family. As you know Bill and I worked together but I viewed him more as a brother. He helped and supported me in ways no one would think was possible. He strived for excellence in not only his work but how he could support you and the team. There is no doubt in my mind that right now he is up stairs trying to figure out how he can help us all down here. In the end it is not about your accomplishments it is about how you helped others, Bill was a champion in that required. Sincerely Ken
Bill Bosley
January 27, 2025
Martha and Sandra. I am so sorry about Bill. I heard frequently from Dave and Judi Forbes (very close friends) what a great guy your Bill was. I recall talking to him briefly about the calendar I would send to my wonderful God Mother every year. I apologize that the Bosley's didn't make the celebration of Bill's like last Saturday. I live on Hilton Head Is., SC and unfortunately Mike and Jane who intended to attend both came down ill. Tom and Ann weren't aware of the celebration of life.
I would love to reconnect - it has been a long time. Last I heard Martha was living in Florida and Sandra still in Toronto. My email is wlb.bosleygroup.com and I am on Facebook until william.l.bosley where I frequently publish my photos. I would greatly enjoy hearing from you both. Bill
Mary Chong
January 26, 2025
Very sad to hear of Bill's passing. He was an example for all as a professional of high integrity and dedication. My sincerest condolences to Nancy and the family; may fond memories of such a rich life lived help to bring comfort over time.
Carol Stock
January 26, 2025
My sincere condolences to Nancy, Andrew, John, Sarah and the entire family. It sounds like Bill fought an impressive battle with cancer over the past year. May he rest in peace with the knowledge of having lived and loved. Keep fond memories close to your hearts.
Karen Kwan
January 26, 2025
Nancy, just read about the sad news, condolences to you and your family. I remember the years in the same department and doing the same projects with Bill in the 80s. He was always so positive and enthusiastic, may he rest in peace.
Karen Kwan
George Milbrandt
January 25, 2025
Bill's Sunday night hockey friends will remember him by his often repeated statement: "Short shifts, skate hard, get off." He always "left it all on the ice". Although he didn't get as many "shifts" in life as we would have liked, it is clear that he made the most of the time he had on the ice or off. His full commitment to everything he did will remain an inspiration to us all.
Richard and Leslie McDonald
January 24, 2025
Nancy - Leslie and I are so sorry for your loss.
Bill was a great guy and a key member of our golf/lunch group since we all worked together in the late '80's. He was the youngest of the group which simply adds to our sadness. His generosity, energy, and infectious sense of fun will be sorely missed.
I've attached a photo of the group from 2017.
Carla Quinn
January 24, 2025
Nancy, I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I remember planting trees with him at the 8200 site before the lab opened and being amazed at his energy and drive. He was always a big presence at the lab. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Carla Quinn
Wilson McArthur
January 24, 2025
Bill was one of the really good guys in IBM. He was a helping hand for anyone. His passing at such a young age shocked me.
The Gidley Family
January 24, 2025
Our sincere sympathy, Nancy, to you and your family that Bill´s journey is finished far too soon. He was such a vital part of the Bala Aquatic Association with you at his side. He was kept busy organizing, assisting and competing ... and winning. He was so helpful making sure the younger competitors had a boat or a partner or being a partner if he fit the age group. What a special guy who always helped others have a great regatta with his love of the day. Thanks for all the wonderful memories he gave us. We will dearly miss him from the group.
The Gidley Family
Eric Close
January 23, 2025
Condolences Nancy, Bill was such a stand up guy, taken way too soon. Sorry I can´t make it to the ceremony as I am out of the country.
robin arnold
January 23, 2025
Many happy memories of cottaging beside Bill and family.... my father playing bridge with Mil....watching Bill's boat roar off the bay, pulling water skiers.....our kids Rick and Karen playing with theirs.....some water bomb fights from our dock to the Emond's.....the joy of summering in Muskoka with such great neighbors !!
A sorry loss
Sharon, Robin, Rick and Karen Arnold
Pat Glenski
January 23, 2025
Peggy and I are so sorry to hear this news and you have our deepest condolences. I will remember Bill from our few visits and how he was open to sharing your home and time with us and our family.
Pat
Linda Sadvari
January 22, 2025
Nancy -My deepest condolences on the passing of Bill.
I fondly remember attending your wedding!!!
More recently seeing both of you in Bala by chance at the cranberry festival and visiting the cottage ; and indeed seeing Bill´s handy wood - the wood burning sauna
Hugs and prayers at this difficult time
George & Cathie Dadoun
January 21, 2025
Nancy, it is with heavy hearts that Cathie and I send you and your family our deepest condolences over the loss of our close friend Bill.
I first met Bill in the mid-1980s as he had just joined IBM and we worked together on the same project. We often referred to Bill as the baby of our small group as he was so young and keen and a terrific member of the team. He was Young Bill to us all.
I fondly remember a departmental team weekend get-together at your cottage the summer of 1988. Bill took us tubing and water skiing around the two islands across from your cottage on Dudley Bay. It was a wonderful joyful day for us all, and an experience I have often remembered with the happiest of memories.
The group of us who worked on that project continued our close relationship over the decades referring to our little group of 8 as The Hooters. As a group we got together regularly for Hoots, be it for golf outings, lunches, wings and beer, and celebrating each other´s milestones and achievements. Bill will always be a fondly remembered and deeply missed member of The Hooters.
With our thoughts and prayers.
Dave and Annette Robb
January 21, 2025
Sorry to hear Nancy. Condolences to you all.
Brad & Chris Burgess
January 21, 2025
Brad & Chris send our deepest sympathies to Nancy and the entire MacIver Family. We will really miss Bill at the annual Regatta where he was the "go to guy" who helped organize everything to ensure another successful event. We were so looking forward to seeing him more often at their newly upgraded four season Muskoka Cottage. Our thoughts and paryers are with Nancy and Family on Saturday. Sending warm comforting hugs from Florida.
Carole Lawrence
January 20, 2025
We are so sorry to hear of Bill´s passing. I remember him fondly when he would come over to the cottage by boat. I know how much he loved Muskoka
Cathy Taylor
January 20, 2025
Cherished memories and loving thoughts to Nancy and the extended family from Cousin Cathy in Australia.
Rickey Belman
January 20, 2025
I met Bill shortly after we both started working in the same department at IBM, in 1984. I met Nancy when she came to Toronto, and lived in my mother's house before she married Bill. We hosted them at Alpine Ski Club, when they visited us in our Thornbury place a couple of times. After I left my IBM career, I still enjoyed seeing them and their expanding family, as Andrew, John and Sarah joined the visits to Herbie's dental office. I am happy that I got to see Bill a few months ago, at his weekly hockey game with my son, Mitch. I'm sad to know that his life's journey has been cut so short. Herbie and I send you our sincere condolences on your terrible loss. We hope great memories of your years together will help comfort you at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Herbie and Rickey Belman
Linda Lefebvre
January 20, 2025
Nancy, I'm so sad to hear the about Bill's passing. Although I can't be with you on Saturday to celebrate Bill's life with you, please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this incredibly sad time.
With my deepest sympathy,
Linda
Aileen Guan
January 20, 2025
My deepest condolences. This is heart breaking.
Bill interviewed me for my first job after graduation and became my second line manager after I was hired for the job. He was smart, sharp, held our team to high standards but always kind to everyone. He was so generous in spirit, inviting the whole team to his family cottage and offering encouraging words and visits when I was on short term sick leave from work. I will always remember his kindness, smiles, love for life and his super warm family especially his sweet little girl Sarah. Rest in peace Bill!
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Aileen
The McKee Family
January 20, 2025
We were so sorry to hear about Bill's passing. Our families competed together at the Bala Regatta for years and Bill was really the heart and soul of the event. He was always so friendly, enthusiastic and helpful. It was our privilege and honour to know him, and we will miss him profoundly. Our most sincere condolences to the MacIver family.
Chris R
January 20, 2025
My thoughts go out to Nancy and the entire Maciver family on their loss - I have fond memories of hockey on the local rink, bridge with friends, and a few New Year's eve celebrations.
Sarah Lundy
January 19, 2025
Andrew and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope the memories and stories you hear over the coming week will aid in your healing.
Sarah Lundy
Nancy Wos
January 19, 2025
My deepest condolences to you Nancy and your entire family.
Bill certainly will be missed. He was so loved by many.
May he rest in peace.
FRANCOIS Family
January 19, 2025
We keep our happy memories of Canada with Bill canoeing in the Algonquin, skiing in Val d'Isère, our games of Sequence......We hug you all very very hard and will think of you on the 25th.
Your French family
The Bellows´
January 19, 2025
To the MacIver family and our sweet Megan, our hearts are with you. We know that Bill is so very loved and missed, now and always.
Brenda Feeney
January 19, 2025
We are so sorry to hear this news. Scott and I send our love and condolences to you Nancy and to all of your family.
Caitie Johnston (McLeod)
January 19, 2025
Being included on family ski trips will always hold a special place in my heart. He will be deeply missed by all
Bill Bosley
January 19, 2025
I am so sorry to hear this. The MacIver family were very close to the Bosley family growing up and Bill's mother was my deeply loved God Mother. Gone far too soon. Bill Bosley
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