WILLIAM FREDERICK CAMPBELL

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WILLIAM FREDERICK CAMPBELL It is with sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of our father, William (Bill) Frederick Campbell on November 22, 2015, at Deer Lodge Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, at the age of 95 years. Bill is no longer with us but the joy of his life and memories remain. Bill was predeceased by his father Frederick John Campbell, mother Anna Gertrude Campbell, sister Anna Margaret Campbell, and his beloved granddaughter, Madeleine Mulcahey. Bill is survived by the love of his life and his wife of 62 years, Isabelle Campbell (nee McKinnon). He will be lovingly remembered by his five children: John (Nancy), Jane (Hugh, Church Enstone, UK), Paul (Catherine, Toronto, ON), David, and Mark, as well as five grandchildren: Alexandra, Allison, Reid, Lauren and Freddie. Bill is also survived by his dear brother Dennis and his wife Betty, of Brooklyn, New York. Bill was born on January 30, 1920 in Winnipeg to Fred and Gertrude Campbell. His early years were spent very happily in the Wolseley area of Winnipeg where the river and its environs offered lots of opportunity for adventure. Bill's father owned a dental laboratory where he worked and developed an interest in dentistry. Bill attended the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, earning his Bachelor of Arts degree. Upon graduation in 1942, with the Second World War underway, he enlisted in the army and was commissioned in the Royal Canadian Army Services Corps. Bill spent four years in the Canadian Army rising to the rank of Captain with most of it spent overseas in the United Kingdom. Bill returned to Canada after the war and resumed his studies at the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto. He graduated in 1950 with a D.D.S. degree and returned to practice in Winnipeg and Souris, Manitoba. In 1953 Bill married Isabelle MacKinnon. They moved to Montreal shortly thereafter where Bill studied Orthodontics at the University of Montreal. It is a testament to his ability with languages that he was able to pursue his graduate studies in French. After receiving his Certificate of Orthodontics, Bill joined Dr. Jack Abra in Winnipeg, where they built a successful orthodontic practice. In the midst of a busy professional life, he and Isabelle had five children in the span of eight years. Bill treasured his five children and home life. There were great conversations, movie nights and always a variety of tricks and jokes he enjoyed sharing with his children. Bill was very involved in a variety of professional dental associations and organizations serving as President of the Canadian Association of Orthodontists, 1969-1970 and President of the Midwestern Society of Orthodontists, 1974-1975. In the 1960s Bill and Isabelle developed an interest in and began to collect contemporary art. Much of it was acquired on trips they enjoyed to Toronto and New York. Art became a shared passion and joy and allowed them to establish many friendships. Bill served on the Board of Directors of the Winnipeg Art Gallery of which he was both a long-standing member and supporter. In addition to art, Bill loved words, poetry and languages. Puns were a particular joy. He had endless curiosity and surrounded himself with newspapers, magazines and books. He was also an enthusiastic cook and gardener. The status of the tomato crop was always topical. Music was also a lifelong interest. Many years were spent singing in the choir of the First Presbyterian Church. Performing in Gilbert and Sullivan musicals was the highlight of his undergraduate years at the University of Manitoba. In his retirement he enjoyed travelling and visiting with family. Bill was very proud of his children and grandchildren and loved spending time with them. The family wishes to sincerely thank the staff of Deer Lodge Centre, Tower 4, for their compassionate treatment and kind support. A memorial service has been held at First Presbyterian Church with interment at Elmwood Cemetery. Donations may be made in Bill's memory to the Winnipeg Art Gallery or a charity of one's choice. Bardal Funeral Home 204-774-7474 Condolences: www.bardal.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 05, 2015