WILLIAM (BILL) COLLIER

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WILLIAM (BILL) COLLIER Peacefully with his beloved wife at his side, on March 2, 2016 at Concordia Hospital, William (Bill) Collier aged 86 years of Winnipeg, MB, formerly of Selkirk, MB, passed away. Bill is survived by Joyce, his wife of 63 years; son Chris (Cathy), grandchildren Bryan, Andrew and Jill; and daughter Lindsay (Leslie), grandchildren Jenny and David. Also his brother Alan and family in England. Bill was born in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England on January 19, 1930. He was raised there and went on to study Mechanical Engineering at College. On graduation he served his two years National Service in the British Army, serving overseas on Malta. On New Years Eve 1949 he met Joyce, the love of his life. They were married in 1952. He worked in the British Steel industry until 1965 when the whole family emigrated to Canada where he took a job with Manitoba Rolling Mills in Selkirk. After 13 years there as a Project Engineer he left to join Acres Consulting until his retirement in 1992. After raising their children, Bill and Joyce took many opportunities to travel in Canada, the USA and Europe. His passions were his family, the Yorkshire Dales and Moors and Middlesbrough Football Club. Bill also enjoyed playing golf, tennis and squash and was adept at all. The family would like to extend their deep gratitude for the compassionate care provided by Dr. Anna Ziomek, Dr. Tim Hiebert and the whole Concordia 2East Care Team. Also thanks to Dr. Pat Harris for her many years of excellent care. There is no service planned as per Bill's wishes. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Concordia Hospital Cancer Clinic to assist in their excellent care. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 05, 2016