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Ray Grenon
June 30, 2020
My sincere condolences to the Lee family.
Cheryl Shipman
June 27, 2020
Martha, Kellan, Alison and Family, I am so sorry about your incredible loss. I have so many wonderful memories from years past. My thoughts are with you in this most difficult time, hoping the memories you have created over the years bring you comfort now. XO Cheryl & The Shipman Family
Sandra Harper
June 26, 2020
Dear Martha and family,
Our sincere condolences on the loss of Bill. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time
Sandra and Doug Harper
Nancy Dagenais-Elliott
June 23, 2020
Very sorry to hear this news. I remember him as a strong young man that hung around with my sister Linda. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
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Joan Crea
July 27, 2010
Doreen and family: I was shocked to hear of Bill's passing last night. He was a great guy. We shared alot of good times as co-workers at CKOY/CKBY in the 70's. Those were the good old days. You will be remembered in my prayers and thoughts during this very difficult time.
Brendon McDonald
July 27, 2010
An inspiring man, will be deeply missed by all who had the wonderful chance to meet him.
Steph & Brandon
July 27, 2010
Roger and Family,
My condolences to you and your family.
I didn't realize what an icon your father was until reading these messages.
Our prayers are with you and your family.
July 27, 2010
To Roger and his family. So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are postedHe was simply a great guy to know. A true gentleman and humble as they come. You'll be sadly missed big Bill by all that met you over the years.
Kim (Brown) Pilon
July 26, 2010
My sincere condolences go out to the Lee family. I remember your many football games on Mr Bradley's front lawn! My thoughts are with you at this time.
July 26, 2010
My sincere sympathies to the Lee family. Doing part time at CFRA-CFMO meant that I worked often with Bill who was always a kind and considerate gentleman with a great sense of humour.
He was always a calming influence.
Charlie Cahill,Ottawa
July 26, 2010
To Mark, his Mom and all the family,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May your memories bring you joy and comfort.
Bridget O'Toole CBC Sports Toronto
Mike Duffy
July 26, 2010
Dear Mark, and the Lee family:
Heather and I were saddened to learn of your Dad's passing. Back in 65 I spent a couple of weeks working under Hal Anthony in the newsroom at CKOY. I was a really green broadcaster fresh out of the Maritimes. At Hal's urging, your Dad tried to teach me to be an announcer. I learned a lot, but was sent back East to minors for more seasoning. I finally got back to Ottawa in '71. Your Dad was warm, generous and a complete pro. We will all miss him! Mike Duffy
Rick and Cathy Raven
July 25, 2010
Roger and family,
Cathy and I are so sorry to hear of your Dads passing. I can always remember Bill with a big smile and warm greeting whenever meeting him on the street, at the old Glen Cairn Community dances or at the mall. A wonderful man. Our sincere condolences to the Lee family.
Donna Schofield
July 24, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to Doreen and Bill's family. I didn't have the pleasure of growing up with Bill but myself and my family will always treasure the memories of the great times we spent with him. We always looked forward to his visits and his stories of his children and grand-children. He was so very proud of each and every one of you. Bill was loved by our family and will be sadly missed.
With Much Love,
Donna, Mal & Family
Kevin Weekes
July 23, 2010
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Lee family,but also congratulations on his professional and more importantly family life.Mark,I'm glad I had to opportunity to meet him and your brothers on the morning of our CBC HNIC broadcast in Montreal.
Respectfully,
Kevin & Stephanie Weekes
Tom Lowden
July 23, 2010
To a great neighbour and friend for many many years. A fine man and great father to the children who we also enjoyed a great relationship and admiration for. You will be sadly missed but always thought of in such a positive way. All our wishes at this difficult time.
Kim Mullan
July 23, 2010
Dean, Kellie, Connor and Spencer,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Liz Dingwall Blair
July 23, 2010
Dear Doreen, Mark, Roger, Dean, Janine, Nancy and Tara & families,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Bill. I have such fond memories of gathering with your family to watch football games so many years ago. I will always remember his kindness, gentleness and humour, not to mention his radio show (don't tell anyone - he would often bring me record albums from the station!). I can still hear his voice today. God bless.
Sincerely,
Karyn Haufe
July 22, 2010
To the Lee Family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sincerely,
Graham Ball
Richard and Karyn Haufe
Stephen Tanner
July 22, 2010
Tara: My sincere condolences on the passing of your Father. Although we have not seen each other in quite sometime I do remember you and I talking about your Father and my memories of hearing him on the radio and your many stories of your Dad and the Family. May he rest in peace.
Michael Winterburn
July 22, 2010
Mark and family, sorry for your loss. Your dad still makes me smile when think of him.
Mike Dennis
July 22, 2010
Our condolences for the passing of your father, Mark. I lost mine in May. Prayers be with you and your family.
Mario & Lynn Arnone
July 22, 2010
Mark,
Your mom & dad were fixtures at Ravens’ home games as well as those in Montreal & Kingston. You’d always go over afterwards to acknowledge their support and thank them for the guys. You were well brought up because of their influence, and you made sure you were around to comfort him when the end was near; no parent can ask for more.
Your dad was a good listener & had time for us anytime we came around, with that grin on his face & sparkle in his eye. He will be sorely missed.
My deepest sympathies to the entire Lee family and those friends & colleagues that share your loss.
July 22, 2010
My deepest condolences to Bill's family. I had the pleasure of working with Bill for a couple of years when I was a reporter at CKOY-BY in the late 70's and he was always supportive and encouraging in those early days of my career. He was a great talent and a great person.
Kathie Lynas, Ottawa, Ontario
Brian Clifton
July 22, 2010
Roger,Dean, and family...Our sincere condolences on the passing of Bill.Your Dad was a wonderful Man and a very caring person.God Bless during these very trying times,
Brian Clifton and Bobbie Rawlings
Donna Pantalone
July 22, 2010
Dear Roger and Family, So sorry for the loss of your father. Roger, you told us some great stories about your dad at school and now you have those memories to carry you through this difficult time. With heartfelt sympathy, Donna and Jim Pantalone
M & L Aucoin
July 22, 2010
Oh my gosh, I am so sorry to see that the great Bill Lee has gone. I remember him well from my first 26 years growing up in the Ottawa area, listening to the radio. Hearts and prayers all over the world are with you now. Our deep condolences,
Robert Langille
July 22, 2010
My sincere condolences to the Lee Family. I had the opportunity to meet Bill through his son's Roger and Dean, and his son's in-law Ken and Mark, when we played fastball together in the Glen Cairn Men's Fastball League. Bill, including the rest of his family, were almost guaranteed to be in the stands throughout most of the season rooting for our team. Admiration goes a long way for a true fan. May memories like this bring you comfort in knowing that he was very much your fan and to all those he touched. Very saddened to hear of your loss.
Gordon Breen
July 21, 2010
Sorry to hear of Bills passing...I remember back in the 70/s when Mark would come in on weekends with his homework and do sports on OY.Also great memories at CFMO..
Rhonna Levere
July 21, 2010
Our sincere condolences on the loss of a wonderful radio announcer, husband, father and grandfather!
Bill was so very well respected in the Glen Cairn community and will be missed by so many.
We have fond memories of the Lee family from Glen Cairn U.C.
Sincerely,
Rhonna & Wayne Levere
Mirrieme Girard
July 21, 2010
Doreen, Nancy and the Lee family, so sorry to hear of your loss. Bill was one of my favorite radio broadcasters long before I knew his family. You have been an important part of my daughters life, your family is so special, please accept my deepest sympathy.
Bonnie Stewart
July 21, 2010
My sincere condolences to all the Lee family. May your wonderful memories confort you in this time of grief.
Bonnie MacCrimmon/Stewart
Ernest Nairn
July 21, 2010
Dear Mark and the Lee family,
My sincere condolences to you and your entire family on the loss of your great father. It was a great pleasure to work with you at CBC Winnipeg, and to now watch and hear the great work you now do for network sports. Your Dad was a great broadcaster and you, I am sure, made him very proud of your own broadcasting accomplishments.
Ernie Nairn
Retired CBC Sportscaster
201-873 Waverley Street
Winnipeg, R3T6C3
Brian Goff
July 21, 2010
In the time I worked with Bill at CKOY-BY he was always a professional and a gentleman. But he also knew how to enjoy life. He will be missed. Broadcasting is now poorer because Bill is gone.
Rick O'Shaughnessy
July 21, 2010
My deepest and most sincere condolences to Tara, and all her family on the loss of such a gentle and loving man.
Joe Spence
July 21, 2010
Mark, your Mom and the rest of the family.
My condolences on the loss of your Dad. I worked only briefly with Bill at 'OY but I listened to him for many hours and always admired his work. A true broadcaster's broadcaster.
Joe Spence, ex CTV, CBC, CKOY
Nell Johns
July 21, 2010
To the Lee family.
My sincere condolences. Bill was a great guy to work with back in the 60's.
July 21, 2010
To all the Lee Family:
Our deepest sympathy to all of you on the loss of a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Friend. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you all.
Linda,Ian & Jen Gillen
Cindy Demers
July 21, 2010
To Bill's family:
Although i didn't know him personally, i do remember his show on the radio, he had a soothing voice as i recall...i am very sorry for your loss, heaven is in great company. God Bless.
Barbara and Peter Provost
July 21, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Bob Derro
July 21, 2010
A True Broadcaster and a Dear Friend...Thanks for being a great Teacher Bill - Bob Derro CFMO, Lite 101,CKBY, CIWW (CKOY)
Kathryn, Don, Amber and Brooke McCrea
July 21, 2010
Doreen, I can't express my sorrow enough to you and your family for your loss. I will certainly miss Bill and his sense of humor ... who else will complain to me about the "unbuttered bread to the corners, or how stingy I was with the egg salad" ... only Bill! I will also miss the the fun chats we had about our Ottawa Senators! I can honestly say that it was an honor to know such a kind and caring and person and will never forget him. My prayers, love and thoughts are with you and your children and also to Bill's sisters Mary and Grace. God Bless!
July 21, 2010
A truly great family man and a wonderful broadcaster .Bill taught me alot to begin my broadcasting career in Ottawa.We would talk about the buisness and life in general at the richmond road studios of CKOY-CKBY.After Bills retirement i would still run into him at the supermarket and talk about his kids and many grandchildren he so dearly loved.We will miss you Bill and that voice.Our prayers go out to all of the family.
Mark and Bev Papousek
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