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WILLIAM (BILL) GEORGE CROSSMAN
Born: Jul 11, 1942
Date of Passing: Jun 13, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryWILLIAM (BILL) GEORGE CROSSMAN With great sadness, we announce the sudden passing of William (Bill) George Crossman of Winnipeg, at the age of 71, on Friday, June 13, 2014. He was predeceased by his parents William and Mary Crossman; his loving wife of 40 years, Evie; his son Derek, and his brothers Wendel and Dennis. Big Bill is loved and remembered by his son Bill Crossman (Nicole); daughter-in-law Tori Crossman; grandchildren Kayla, Tesla (Tracy), Paige, Jordan, Drayden, Noah, Lucas, Caelum and Kieran; great-grandchildren Odin, Chukulisa, Adalyn, and Adi. He will also be fondly remembered by his sisters-in-law and their families both in Winnipeg and New Brunswick, Kerrie Wyant, Helga and Paul Weiss, his gang at the Marigold, his extended family and countless friends in the Riverview community. Big Bill was born July 11, 1942 in Chipman, New Brunswick. He joined the army at the age of 18; after completing his service, he married Evie and began his career with Codville. Upon retiring, he became a proud full-time Papa to his all of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In keeping with Bill's attitude and sensibilities, a celebration of his life will be held on Friday, June 20 at 1:30 p.m. at Luxalune, 734 Osborne Street. Flowers are gratefully declined; however donations in Bill's name to the Children's Heritage Fund of the Winnipeg School Division, to be directed to Ecole Riverview School programs would be gratefully appreciated.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 18, 2014
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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I was so sorry to hear of Uncle Bill's passing. I so enjoyed talking to him on the phone. I never did get out to visit him again like I wanted to in the last few years. Now you can say hi to all the family Bill. Love you always. Tammy - Posted by: Tammy Shaffer (Crossman) (Niece) on: Jun 23, 2014
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Your life was blessed for 40 years with your special lady Evie, and, now you join her eternally. Say "hello w/love" to all the family. - Posted by: Paul Lagimodiere (cousin by marriage) on: Jun 19, 2014
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Christmas was a special time for us waiting for that phone call from Billy. - Posted by: Grace Crossman (Wife of the late Alfred Crossman (uncle)) on: Jun 19, 2014
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Haven't seen Billy for quite a few years but Aunt Edna had talked with him fairly often and kept us up to date. So sad to hear of his passing. - Posted by: Lynda Petrie (cousin....Bills father and my mother were brother and sister) on: Jun 18, 2014
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Very surprised to hear of Billie's passing we had talk alot lately because of Edna situation I will mail donation to his choice from Edna and myself and a few others will be sending thinking of you all at this difficult time keeping you all in or prayers - Posted by: Joanne & wendell Chase (1st cousins (Joanne)) on: Jun 18, 2014
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I am so sorry to hear of Billy's passing. Will be thinking of all his family during this difficult time. Love and blessings to all, especially to his son whom he brought to New Brunswick when is brother Wendell passed away. - Posted by: Lois (McCaughan) Lafferty (Billy's first cousin on the Crossman side (my late mother and Billy's late father were sister and br) on: Jun 18, 2014