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CHESNEY: Bill of Seaforth

Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On March 26, 2023 @ 8:13 PM In Obituary,Seaforth | 82 Comments

CHESNEY: Bill of Seaforth

Peacefully at Huronlea, Brussels on March 25, 2023 of Seaforth at the age of 86. Husband of Joan (Boyce) for 59 years. Father of Harold Chesney and his wife Deb of Seaforth, and Laura Collins and George of Brucefield. Grandpa of Sadie, and Quinn. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Jennie (Cline) and Harry Chesney, and siblings Harold Chesney (Alma), Peggy Lemmon (Cecil), Pearson “Perk” Chesney (Fern), Margaret McKilligan (Art), and Dorothy Clark (Jack).`

In keeping with Bill’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of Bill’s life will be held at the Seaforth Legion, 123 Main Street South, Seaforth on Thursday March 30, 2023 from 1- 4 PM. Spring Interment Maitlandbank Cemetery, Seaforth. 

Donations to the Seaforth Community Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. 


Condolences for the family of “CHESNEY: Bill of Seaforth”

Condolence from Cora Alcock on March 26th, 2023 9:22 PM

Sincere condolences Joan and family. My thoughts are with you.🙏

Condolence from Carolanne Doig on March 26th, 2023 9:25 PM

Joan and all Bill’s family and friends, my sincere condolences. Bill was a character, a good friend and school chum of Uncle Rod and Dad. Sorry to hear of his passing.

Condolence from Marie Little on March 26th, 2023 10:55 PM

Thinking of you Joan and sending my sympathies.

Condolence from Rob &Sue Nigh on March 27th, 2023 6:39 AM

Sorry to hear of Bills passing, he was quite a Bill always had something to say😉 . And full of mischief! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Condolence from Anne and Lyle on March 27th, 2023 6:41 AM

Dear Joan and family we are so sorry for your loss Bill was a special person we sure have missed him dropping in and chatting …RIP Bill.
Anne and Lyle

Condolence from Mary & Jim Barnes on March 27th, 2023 6:59 AM

Deepest sympathy Joan and family. Rest in eternal peace and happiness Bill.
Mary & Jim

Condolence from Piet and Rose on March 27th, 2023 7:23 AM

Dear family Chesney,
So sorry for your loss, Bill was an icon in the Seaforth area! It was always a story, usually colourful ,when we lived in Seaforth. May your happy memories ,help you get through this sad time.

Rose and Piet
Whitby, Ont.

Condolence from Joe and Mary Ryan on March 27th, 2023 7:45 AM

To Joan and family. Condolences
on hearing of Bill’s death. Hold on to the memories .

Condolence from Bill & Connie Devereaux on March 27th, 2023 7:47 AM

Sorry for your loss. Our deepest prayers and sympathy with you and your family.

Condolence from Allan Carter on March 27th, 2023 7:51 AM

Joan and family. Our sincere condolences on Bill’s passing.

Allan &Karen

Condolence from Audrey O’Rourke on March 27th, 2023 7:59 AM

My condolences Joan and family in Bill’s passing. May you find comfort in the days ahead.

Condolence from Joan Whyte Elsie on March 27th, 2023 8:03 AM

Sincere condolence to you Joan and your family. He will be missed. The Fair Parade with his tractor will be missed also.

Condolence from John Munro on March 27th, 2023 8:37 AM

It’s with heavy hearts a piece of our world has a large hole in it. Never was there a stronger and more dedicated loyal friend. To Bill’s family I thank you for letting Bill share so many precious and challenging times with me. Our sincere condolences to Joan and your family. As we come to believe in a power greater than ourselves .The God of our understanding. John,Rose and our families.

Condolence from Ken Papple on March 27th, 2023 9:06 AM

Joan and family my sincere sympathy in your loss of Bill. Always enjoyed his stories at lawn rolling time.

Condolence from Glenn & Marilyn Chesney on March 27th, 2023 10:03 AM

Joan and family. Our thoughts and prayer are with you at this time.

Glenn& Marilyn

Condolence from Gordon & Irma Pryce on March 27th, 2023 10:12 AM

Joan and family; Our sincerest sympathy to you all.
Sincerely Gordon & Irma Pryce

Condolence from Jacquelyne Mitchell on March 27th, 2023 10:12 AM

Joan and Family My sincere condolence for your loss May William (Bill ) rest in peace Jacquelyne Mitchell

Condolence from Peter & Frances Kling on March 27th, 2023 10:19 AM

Dear Joan, Harold, Laura and family.
Well Bill was one in a million. A good conversationalist….many stories.
Bill helped so many..Peter remembers well.
Larry G always said when they were touring neither one could remember left or right., so it was ‘your way or my way’ .
“RIP Nuggets ”

Condolence from Dick Burgess on March 27th, 2023 10:46 AM

Joan, My sympathies to you and your family on Bill’s passing. I had some great conversations with Bill over the years. Thinking of you;

Condolence from Shirley and Bob Dinsmore on March 27th, 2023 11:20 AM

Bill was one of a kind, a straight shooter and for that many loved Bill. Bill was a loyal friend to many and he was and will be missed by many. I know you will miss him Joan but you sure have many memories to think back on. Rest in Peace Bill your work is done here on earth. Bob and I are thinking of you Joan with much love and caring.

Condolence from Brian and Helen Oldfield on March 27th, 2023 11:30 AM

Joan and family, sending sincere sympathy at this sad time.

Condolence from John Treanor on March 27th, 2023 11:38 AM

Sincere sympathies to Joan and family, Bill has been a big part of my life and both of my husbands lives. Always at the donut shop across from Murrays

Condolence from Joy Ross on March 27th, 2023 11:42 AM

My deepest sympathies Joan and family on the passing of Bill,I always enjoyed a chat with him, Hang onto the many memories ,my thoughts and prayers are with you all 🙏🙏. Joy Ross

Condolence from Linda and Glen McLachlan on March 27th, 2023 11:52 AM

Deepest condolences Joan and family! Bill was an amazing guy and he will be well remembered and missed! Hugs to you, Linda

Condolence from Bryan and Lynda Vincent on March 27th, 2023 12:52 PM

So sorry to hear Joan, Harold, Laura and the whole family. We are thinking of all of you!

Condolence from Bruce and Sharon Wilbee on March 27th, 2023 1:16 PM

Joan and Family
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Bill.
Over the years we have enjoyed our visits at the store
and when he rolled our lawn.
We will remember Bill always with a smile.

Condolence from DEBRA MARSHALL on March 27th, 2023 1:21 PM

Deepest sympathy Joan and family. Prayers to you.

Condolence from Joyce Doig on March 27th, 2023 1:30 PM

Joan, Harold, Laura and families: You are in my thoughts and prayers. I always considered Bill one of Rod’s best friends and delighted in listening to may chats about their growing up days full of fun and mischief (aka the River Rats), their mutual love of anything mechanical, their love of animals and trees and grass etc. etc. We miss those chats! To you Joan, we will always share the respect and friendship of having the same job, just different places. These difficult days will flow to remembering all the wonderful “stuff” Rest In Peace Bill, I know you and Rod are already remembering as you meet again. Love and HUGE HUGS to all. Love Joyce

Condolence from Bob and Barb watson on March 27th, 2023 1:30 PM

Our condolences to the CHESNEY family

Condolence from Joanne Moses on March 27th, 2023 1:35 PM

My condolences to Joan and family.
Bill was one of a kind and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.Prayers, love and hugs.
Joanne Moses

Condolence from Rose McMaster on March 27th, 2023 1:52 PM

Joan & family. My condolences on Bill’s passing. Keeping you in my thoughts & prayers at this sad time.

Rose McMaster

Condolence from Sheila Feeney on March 27th, 2023 2:07 PM

My Deepest Sympathy Joan,Harold,Laura and Family. I am so very sorry and saddened to hear of Bill’s passing.Keep all your precious memories of Bill close to help you through the difficult days ahead.Heaven welcomed another angel to watch over all of you..hugs

Condolence from Jim and Verla Russell on March 27th, 2023 2:32 PM

Joan and Family:
Our sincere heartfelt sympathy on Bill’s passing.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult, sad time.

Condolence from Cheryl Talbot Roy Dalton on March 27th, 2023 2:58 PM

what a fire cracker Bill was what came out of his mouth was different then his actions then became a fluffy teddy bear. You will really be missed Bill .My thoughts and prayers are with you Joan and your family.Rest in Peace Bill. Roy and Cheryl

Condolence from Marlene & Dave de Vries on March 27th, 2023 2:58 PM

Dear Joan, Harold,Laura and families,
Our deepest sympathy. Rough around the edges ,but Gentle ,with a Heart of Gold. He helped so many, more than most will ever know. Many a coffee, at the kitchen table!
Rest in Peace Bill.

Condolence from Jim and Ruth Carter on March 27th, 2023 4:15 PM

Joan and family our sincere condolences on the loss of Bill.

Condolence from Susan Garrick on March 27th, 2023 6:02 PM

Dear Joan and family, so sorry to read of Bills passing. He was truly one of a kind and I always enjoyed chatting with him around town. May he rest in please and fly high with the angels. Deepest sympathy.
Sue and Bill Garrick

Condolence from Janis Bisback on March 27th, 2023 7:13 PM

Dear Chesney Family. Extending you ALL sincere condolences. Bill and Joan were a great pair.
Peter always enjoys chats with Bill as well.

Condolence from Harry and Brenda Mero on March 27th, 2023 9:59 PM

Well Bill will be sadly missed by a lot of folks, Myself included. For the straight from the gut advice given to so many, Myself included, over the years. So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. He was very comical man and loved to talk. Our deepest condolences.

Condolence from Elda Tindll on March 28th, 2023 7:52 AM

Dear Joan, Harold Laura and families:
Heart Hugs at this very sad time.
Elda Tindall

Condolence from Bruce &Marg Lamont on March 28th, 2023 8:04 AM

So sorry for your loss Joan and family. Always had a wave when he drove past.

Condolence from Rosie Dotterman on March 28th, 2023 8:17 AM

My deepest sympathies to the whole family.

Condolence from Ken Schroeder on March 28th, 2023 8:46 AM

Sorry to hear of your loss Harold my sympathies to you and your family,sincerely Ken Schroeder.

Condolence from Diane Badley on March 28th, 2023 9:49 AM

My deepest sympathy to Joan and Family.

Condolence from Yvonne and Harvey Kitchen on March 28th, 2023 9:50 AM

Dear Joan, Harold , Laura and families:
Harvey and I send our deepest sympathy to you at this sad time of Bill’s passing. Recall many of the happy visits at the Walton Dump with Bill and Harold. Cherish and hold tight your fond memories to carry you through these rough times. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all,
Hugs, Harvey and Yvonne Kitchen

Condolence from Don & Debbie Rathwell on March 28th, 2023 10:21 AM

Joan & Family – We are so sorry to learn of Bills passing- Sending our deepest condolences to you in the days ahead.

Condolence from Edie Taylor and Laurence Taylor on March 28th, 2023 11:34 AM

Joan and Family so sorry to hear the sad news-
Sincerely,
Edie and Laurence

Condolence from Larry and Dianne McGrath on March 28th, 2023 11:48 AM

Joan and family: We extend our sincere sympathy on the loss of Bill. Our thoughts are with you

Condolence from Kay Mailloux on March 28th, 2023 1:17 PM

Joan and family. Sorry to hear of the passing of Bill. We met too often in the ER but I always enjoyed his sense of humour at these times. Thinking of you all and sending ou prayers and sympathies. Kay and Stan

Condolence from Dora Mote on March 28th, 2023 3:13 PM

On behalf of the Seaforth Lawn Bowling Club I would like to extend our Condolences to you Joan and Families. It was always a fun time when the two of you were out enjoying a Summer night drive and park on the hill to watch us play. Bill always would have a comment(or two).
Bill and Gary would always “Talk Trucking” comparing the New Way Vs The Good Old Days of Trucking. One more trip on “The Highway to Heaven”.
We all will miss Bill. Dora Mote

Condolence from Liz Moir on March 28th, 2023 3:55 PM

So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. He always had a story to tell and a twinkle in his eye. Hugs to you all.

Condolence from Ron and Kathy Ward on March 28th, 2023 4:38 PM

Sorry to hear of the passing of Bill. Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.

Condolence from Ken and Deb Janmaat on March 28th, 2023 5:45 PM

Joan and Family

Sorry to hear about Bill’s passing our deepest sympathy. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Cherish the memories

Condolence from Roy and Gayle Kierstead on March 28th, 2023 5:48 PM

Sorry for your loss Joan and family!

Condolence from Nancy Anstett on March 28th, 2023 6:16 PM

Joan and family.

Sending our deepest sympathy.

Doug and Nancy Anstett

Condolence from Carlyle and Penny Meikle on March 28th, 2023 7:00 PM

Sorry to hear of Bill’s passing.You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Condolence from Jack Malone on March 28th, 2023 7:33 PM

What a friendly guy! So many memories Joan and Bill , thinking of you Joan.
Jack and Fran Malone.

Condolence from Cam Addison on March 28th, 2023 7:52 PM

Dear Joan and family,
Bill leaves behind a lot of laughs, advice and super memories. To say he was a unique individual is an understatement!
His help and friendship have been so important in my life and greatly appreciated.
Joan, your devotion and care while Bill was in Brussels are a good example for us. Take a well-earned rest Joan and treasure the memories.
Joan and Cam

Condolence from Cam Addison on March 28th, 2023 7:52 PM

Dear Joan and family,
Bill leaves behind a lot of laughs, advice and super memories. To say he was a unique individual is an understatement!
His help and friendship have been so important in my life and greatly appreciated.
Joan, your devotion and care while Bill was in Brussels are a good example for us. Take a well-earned rest Joan and treasure the memories.
Joan and Cam

Condolence from Tony Van Miltenburg on March 29th, 2023 6:29 AM

Joan, Harold, Laura and families please accept my deepest sympathy, Rest in peace Bill.

Condolence from John & Michelle Wilson on March 29th, 2023 9:03 AM

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family💕

Condolence from Pat Desjardins on March 29th, 2023 9:53 AM

Joan and family

Thinking of you at this sad time.

Pat Desjardins
Relay for Life Committee

Condolence from Shirley and Bob Dinsmore on March 29th, 2023 10:36 AM

Our deepest sympathy Joan and family. There are so many memories of Bill, it just goes on and on. Hold fast to them Joan and they will see you through the sadness and will become real treasures. I loved Bill’s sense of humour and his straight talkin, lol. The mould of Bill Chesney is broken and gone. leaving us with great sadness. Until I see you again Joan – Shirley

Condolence from Lois McLlwain on March 29th, 2023 1:29 PM

Our deepest sympathy to you Joan & your family on the passing of Bill. Our thoughts are with you.
RIP Bill
Ken & Lois McLlwain

Condolence from Jennifer Matthews on March 29th, 2023 3:40 PM

Dear Joan and Family,
I am sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. My condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and may a lifetime of memories bring you comfort at this time.

Condolence from Sonja and Les Seiler on March 29th, 2023 4:05 PM

Joan and family So sorry for your loss Les and Sonja Seiler

Condolence from Dorothy Medd/Russ Jackson on March 30th, 2023 8:23 AM

Joan, Harold, Laura and Families:

Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Bill. May your happy memories help you through these difficult times. Sending hugs,

Dorothy + Russ

Condolence from Keith and Marg Lyddiatt on March 30th, 2023 9:11 AM

Laura, George and family. Sending our condolences to all. We would often run into him when we were able to have coffee at Janet’s. Always a friendly greeting.

Condolence from Janice Murray & Harry Jansen and Jansen Family on March 30th, 2023 11:16 AM

Our deepest sympathy to Joan & family .. Always enjoyed our chats.. Your in thoughts and Prays

Condolence from Mag, Calvin, Sam & James Lovett on March 30th, 2023 12:36 PM

So many memories to cherish💕
Deepest Sympathy

Condolence from Kevin Dutot on March 30th, 2023 1:01 PM

Our Condolences to Joan,Laura , Harold and families. Bill always had a story for us . Kevin ,Lisa , Cassie .

Condolence from Brian and Karen MacDonald on March 30th, 2023 3:55 PM

So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing .Our sincere sympathy to you and your family.

Condolence from Betty Burns on March 30th, 2023 8:19 PM

My sincere condolences to you Joan and family.

Condolence from Jerry and Darlene on March 30th, 2023 9:08 PM

Dear Joan and family
We were so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing.
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, may your many memories sustain all of you.
Sincerely
Jerry & Darlene Hetherington
Tillsonburg

Condolence from William Price on March 31st, 2023 9:06 AM

Joan and family, So sorry to hear of Bills’ passing. Extending our deepest sympathy to all at this sad time. Sincerely Bill and Gail Price

Condolence from Carole Gethke on March 31st, 2023 9:29 AM

Joan and Family:

I am sorry for the loss of Bill’s passing. Ron & I really liked to chat with Bill. He was so entertaining about any topic. Many great memories!

Carole Gethke

Condolence from Ralph and Dianne Wood on April 1st, 2023 1:08 AM

I am just reading now of Bill’s passing. Our sympathy Joan , Harold and Laura. He will be remembered as our man who rolled the lawn, the arm wave out the truck window and always a story to tell that put a smile on our faces. Joan you were always there for his health care needs in the past few years. Your memories will keep him close in all your hearts. ❤️

Condolence from Robert & Judith McCartney on April 1st, 2023 10:21 AM

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Bill and offer our sincere condolences to his family and to his friends.

Condolence from Gwen O’Rourke on April 1st, 2023 5:04 PM

Joan and family!! I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Bill!! He truly was one in a million ,A great guy!! Be missed by many!!

Condolence from Bob and Martha Heywood on April 2nd, 2023 10:49 PM

Sorry to hear about your loss. I always enjoyed our chance meetings over the past few years. I enjoyed his entertaining way of telling a story and his sage wisdom on many topics. An unforgettable character.

Condolence from Ann Preszcator on April 3rd, 2023 9:28 PM

Dear Joan and Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.

Condolence from Sharon Beuermann on April 15th, 2023 12:33 PM

Heartfelt sympathy to all the family. Laura, I am thinking of you.

Jeff and Sharon Beuermann

I wish to extend my prayers and sympathy to Joan and family.

Geraldine Wilson

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