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WILLIAM SAMUEL ALTON
Born: Feb 27, 1945
Date of Passing: May 18, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryWILLIAM SAMUEL ALTON February 27, 1945 May 18, 2015 Peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2015, Bill passed away at the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton. Left to remember him and celebrate a life well-lived are his wife Connie; son Christopher; daughter Adrienne (Steve Figliuzzi); brother Bert (Linda); brother-in-law Richard Murray (Kim Allen); sister-in-law Virginia Burnett (Jim Elliott); as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his father William; mother Muriel; and sister Karen. Bill grew up on a farm outside Austin, Manitoba and moved to Winnipeg where he attended the University of Winnipeg. He later moved to Edmonton and eventually settled in St. Albert. Bill worked as a musician and a carpenter, and was very proud of the work he did with, and for, the Alberta Regional Council of Carpenters and Allied Workers. Bill was an archaeologist, musician, singer, songwriter, carpenter and a great debater. He took an avid interest in politics and loved to travel, especially on a good road trip. His intelligence, compassion and beautiful voice will be missed by all who knew him. Friends and family will join in a celebration of Bill's life at a future date. The family is arranging to dedicate a bench in his memory at Buena Vista dog park in Edmonton. If you would like to contribute to this memorial, please contact the family. To send condolences, please visit www.connelly-mckinley.com Connelly-McKinley Ltd. -ST. ALBERT FUNERAL HOME- 9 Muir Dr., St. Albert, Alberta, 780-458-2222
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 23, 2015
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Although we haven't been in touch for many years, he and his family have always been in our thoughts and we have many fond memories of our "growing-up" years in Manitoba. He will be missed by cousins Elaine Moggey (nee Moffatt) and Colleen Moffatt and aunt Marguerite Moffatt. - Posted by: Elaine Moggey (cousin) on: May 27, 2015
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I remember the lazy days of summer as a child at the Alton farm!! Bill being much younger (2 years!!) was a fun loving boy with a Huge smile, who desperately wanted to be with we older cousins. Glorious memories of the innocence of childhood. May you be walking in the sun filled fields of the next life Bill. Our condolences to your family as I am sure you will be missed. - Posted by: Roberta Lloyd (Cousin) on: May 26, 2015
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I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. I met Bill and Connie in Winnipeg many years ago. Back then we called him Willy. We were always making music together either with the band or just Willy and his guitar. I remember laughing a lot! Both Bill and Connie were always such warm hearted people and always made me feel welcome. My daughter and I stayed with them in St. Albert years ago for a long weekend and had such a memorable time. No visit was complete without singing Calendar Girls with giant rhubarb leaf hats on! In 3 part harmony of course! Bill your warm heart and generous spirit will be missed by all who loved you! "Go Rest High on That Mountain...Son your work on Earth is done." - Posted by: Cathryn (Cate) Cloak (friend) on: May 26, 2015
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So sorry to hear of Bill's passing even though we have been out of touch for many years. Lots of good "old" memories, ie Billie trying to set up his own Band in McMillan's kitchen and desperately wanting someone to be his lead singer. I am sure we were all of the age of 16 at the time! - Posted by: Bev and Len Bachewich, Lila Curtis, Lorraine Makinson (Friends from Highschool in Austin, Mb.) on: May 24, 2015