William B. Pierce

Pierce, William (Bill) B., age 91, of Woodstock passed away in hospital in London on Wednesday May 4, 2005. Beloved husband of Jean Pierce (Pattinson) of Woodstock and father of Beverly of Chicago and Mary of London. Special Grandfather of Avril and Madeline Lang of London and Father-in-law of Quintin Lang. Uncle of Mary Madden, Margaret James and Tommy Kidd of Ireland. Predeceased by his brother Francis, sister Eleanor and sister Annie, all of Ireland. Bill was born in Ballyroebuck, County Wexford, Ireland in 1914. He emigrated to Canada in 1949 and lived and worked in Woodstock for 55 years. He was a dedicated employee at Standard Tube Limited, a long time member of All Saints Anglican Church where he sang in the choir. He was an enthusiast in the Knox Presbyterian Church men's disking league for over 40 years. He had a passion for gardening and carpentry which he enjoyed extensively until his 90th year. Friends may call at the R.D. Longworth Funeral Home 845 Devonshire Ave., Woodstock, 539-0004 on Friday May 6, 2005 from 7-9 pm. The funeral service will be held at the Church of the Epiphany (formerly All Saints Anglican Church), 45 Winniett St., Woodstock on Saturday May 7, 2005 at 12:30 pm with Reverend Mairi Henderson officiating. Interment in the Oxford Memorial Park Cemetery. Contributions to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. Special thanks to the caring and devoted staff of Marian Villa, 5th floor, Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care in London and to the compassionate and kind home care staff through CCAC Woodstock. Home at Last. Online condolences at www.longworthfuneralhome.com

Service Details

Saturday, May 7th, 2005 12:30pm, All Saints Anglican Church

Interment Details

Oxford Memorial Park Cemetery