WILLIAM (BILL, BILLIE)

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WILLIAM (BILL, BILLIE) McARTHUR June 15, 1928 - July 10, 2001 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William McArthur on Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at the Pinawa Hospital at the age of 73. Bill is survived by his wife of 40 years, Loreen; his sons, Danny (Christine) of Regina, Saskatchewan, James of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Joe of Winnipeg; two grandsons, Willie and Nikolas; and special granddaughter Chelsea; three sisters, Phyllis of Winnipeg, Dorothy (Earl) of Brantford, Ontario and Doreen (Harold) also of Brantford. Bill was born in Indian Head, Saskatchewan and at the age of 17 joined the Navy where he reached the rank of Chief Petty Officer First Class. During his 21 years in the Navy, he served in the Korean War. After retiring from the Navy, he and his family moved to Pinawa, Manitoba where they lived for 35 years and where he was employed by AECL for 25 of those years. Bill took great pride in caring for his yard and especially sharing his garden with neighbours, friends and family. He also took pride in routinely helping his neighbours in any way he could. Special thanks are extended to the staff and Ambulance Attendants of the Pinawa Hospital, and the Doctors and staff of the Health Sciences Centre for the care Bill received. The help, kindness and friendship of Sylvia Bjornson is very much appreciated. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, July 13 at 1:00 p.m. at the Pinawa Lutheran Church, on Burrows Road with Rev. Kolleen Karlowsky officiating. Interment will follow in the Pinawa Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. SOBERING FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM in care of arrangements. Phone 268-3510 or MB Toll Free 1-877-776-2220.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 12, 2001