At LHSC-University Hospital, London on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 of Hensall in his 57th year. Beloved husband of Denise (Meagher) Rowcliffe. Dear step-son of Betsy (Payne) Rowcliffe of Hensall. Dear son-in-law of Jim and Cathy Meagher of Dublin. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Joanne Rowcliffe and Bob Simpson of Hensall and Timothy and Cherie Rowcliffe of Kanata. Dear uncle of Zackary and Lily. Predeaceased by his parents William Bishop and Jean Rowcliffe, his brother Alan Rowcliffe and brother-in-law Patrick Meagher.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter (1 street west of Main) on Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 3rd at 2 PM with Pastor Doug Watson officiating.
Spring interment Hensall Union Cemetery.
Donations to the Hensall Union Cemetery, London Health Sciences Foundation – University Hospital, or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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ROWCLIFFE: Billy Joe (BJ) of Hensall
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Tom McNeice
Just recently heard of B.J.’s passing and sorry to hear of your loss. He was a good ‘ol boy and always made me feel at home when we visited the farm in our younger years. May your memories of B.J. give you comfort in the future.
Gord McNeice
Only just heard of BJ’s passing. When I moved to Hensall back in 1988, he took me under his wing and introduced me to his friends, farming, etc. One night he and I met my future wife at Lester’s. He was a good friend.
Sue Riley/Neil McAllister
Denise, Joanne & Tim: Will miss BJ’s words of wisdom – always had time to talk when we saw him…another one too young to be taken from us.
Ken and Doreen Fraser
Joanne, Tim and family
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. So sorry to hear of the news. We are in disbelief of what had happened. Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy goes out to your families and to Denise. So sad to see you go B.J.
Pauline Newell
My sincere condolences to all of BJ’s family. He was never without a smile at Murphy’s and always had time to stop and chat. He’s gone to join his fellow drivers who also passed on too soon. Keep and treasure your memories of him and the hurt will ease in time. Keeping you all in my prayers.
brenda and dave palsa
Denise- our sympathies to you in the loss of BJ- we just returned from holiday and unfortunately were not available for his service- take memories with you and keep them in your heart- they will last forever- he will be missed
Nancy and Peter Case
Please accept our heartfelt condolences. The Rowcliffe family has such a special place in our hearts and we mourn the far-too-early loss of Billy-Joe. Our thoughts are with you all.
Nancy and Peter Case.
Bob, Sharon, Megan, Nicole & Scott Pavkeje
We are very saddened to hear of BJ’s passing. He was a great bus driver for Usborne and made each one of the kids feel special with a greeting as they got on, great treats and roses for the girls on Valentine’s Day. Even after they graduated, BJ always asked about the kids and was truly interested in them. You will be missed BJ, rest in peace.
Pete Tuckey & Janet Prout
Denise, Bob & Joanne,
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. May BJ’s memory live within your hearts forever.
Pete & Janet
Don & Lillian Hocking
Joanne, our sincere sympathy to you and family. We have fond memories of Billy Joe, his visits and especially when he brought our cherished family pet “Freckles” to us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Rob and Karen Hocking
So terribly sorry to hear of B.J.’s passing. We have been remembering things from times gone by. I particularly have been thinking of our visit to Brazil in early 1986. B.J. said,” Lets go on a trip, but not Florida, someplace else.” I agreed, and that’s how we wound up in a canoe on the Amazon. I never would have seen it had it not been for him. Although jobs and families took up a lot of our time since, it was always a delight when we had a conversation or got together for an event. Our thoughts are with the entire family during these difficult days.
RICK AND CAROL BORDEN
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.WE WILL NEVER FORGET HIS HUMOUR AND SMILE.
Kate & Danielle Kennedy
I had BJ as a bus driver during school years, and he was always so full of cheer, never seen him without a smile… Our thoughts and prayers to the Rowcliffe family. He will be missed by many
Andrew Craven
Joanne and Tim, so sorry to hear of Billy Joe’s passing, please accept my sincere condolences.
Frenchie (Larry)
I’m sorry to hear of B. J.’s passing.
Please accept my condolences at this very sad time.
Frenchie (Exeter)
Pauline Passmore & Patty Masnica
Our thoughts & prayers are with the whole family. Speak & remember BJ everyday as this is a healing process, now he is with Tiny and they can both watch over us all!!!
Ron and Rose Scotchmer
Sorry to hear about your loss of BJ. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Eric & Colleen Reymer
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. His smile will never be forgotten.
Eric & Colleen Reymer
jim fleming
I’m sorry to read of billy joe’s passing. He was a nice guy.
CINDY MCQUAID
ANOTHER SAD DAY ANOTHER BUSDRIVER GONE THEY MUST BE SHORT OF DRIVERS SOME WERE BUT DO THEY HAVE TO KEEP TAKING THE GOOD ONES HE LEFT MANY GREAT MEMORIES AND WILL BE MISS BY ALL I GIVE THANKS TO HAVING SUCH A GOOD FRIEND CINDY
Mark, Mary Ellen, Jack and Sam Finlayson
Denise and family,
So sorry to hear about BJ. There isn’t a time that I can remember that he didn’t have a smile on that face!!! You are in our thoughts!!
Mark, Mary Ellen, Jack & Sam
Larry & Evelyn Elder
With profound sadness, sorrow and a touch of surprise, do we learn of Billy-Joe’s untimely death. We extend our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the entire Rowcliffe family at this most difficult and sorrowful time – a time understandably made more painful by BJ’s relative youth, and occurring in the shadow of grief cast by the still recent death of William B. They both were singular and colourful individualists, and their many circles of friends and aquaintences are much diminished in their absence. Our warm thoughts and prayers for grace and strength.
Jack & Elaine Chipchase
What sad news–our sincere sympathy to Joanne and family
Brad & Anne Mousseau
Denise, Joanne & Bob, Tim & Cherie, Betsy & the Meagher family
We were shocked and deepley saddened to learn of Billy Joe’s passing. We hold you in our thoughts & prayers through this difficult time.
Brad & Anne
Bev & Ann Simpson
Denise
We are so sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. Please know
that we are thinking of you at this sad time.
Gabbie and Margaret Mol
please accept our sincere condolences with the loss of B.J
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Tim and Patti deVries
So sorry for your loss Tim and Joanne..our prayers and thoughts are with you all..but always remember that he is now in a good place,and free of pain and is watching over all of you
Tim and Patti deVries
Terry & Judy McCarthy
Denise:
So sorry to hear of BJ’s passing Please accept our deepest sympathy Also to Joanne & Bob. We are thinking & praying for you at this difficult time.
Terry & Judy McCarthy & family
Ken & Deb Regier & family
Bob & Joanne & all the Rowcliffe family
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Keep all those fond memories close to your heart.
Sue Craig
Denise; It is with heavy heart I write these words, remember the times of laughter and fun. Memories are yours forever,they don’t go away…and with time…it does get easier. I live by these words…put one foot in front of the other…and hold your head high. BJ would want that for you. My heart goes out to you!!
RIP My friend!!!
Liz Campbell & Ron Kennedy
Denise, Joanne, and Tim
So sorry to hear about BJ, another smiling face will be missed in our area. Cherish all your memories of him. Thinking of you in the days ahead.
Sincere sympathy
Liz & Ron
Cathy Day-McQuarrie
My depest sympathies on the loss of BJ. I know many people who spoke very well of him. Holly always spoke of him as being a very good person and bus driver.
Karen & Randy Stanlake
We will miss his smiling face waving to us whenever we saw him.
I remember having long conversations while visiting with him and Boris years ago.
He will be very much missed in the Hensall community. Take comfort he is not suffering and is at peace, with his parents.
John & Carol Coleman
Denise, Joanne and families.
We were shocked and sadden to learn that BJ had passed away. Take care in knowing that in time the numbness will fade away as you will hold on to every precious and fond memory you ever created.
Thinking of you all.
Peggy and Geoff Craven
We offer our sympathy and sadness after learning of Billy Joe’s death. We loved our nephew as much as he loved his wife, brother, sister and cousins, and all of us will miss him.
Eduard and Karin Zehetner
Denise, Joanne, Tim and families,
we are so saddend to hear about B.J.’s passing.He was a great guy with a big heart, always willing to lend a hand. He will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Eduard, Karin, Stefan and Christina
Brenda & Greg Dayman
Denise, Joanne, Tim & families
We where so shocked to hear of the passing of BJ…what a great guy he was & always a smile on his face!!
Another one gone far to young!!
May your memories bring you comfort in the days to follow!!
Sincerely, Greg & Brenda
Tom, Tracy Humphreys & family
Denise and Rowcliffe Family.
Sorry to hear of Billy Joe’s passing. May you cherish his memories and keep them close to your heart. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Tom, Tracy Humphreys and family.
Tracy (Francis) & Ray Lamont
Our deepest sympathy to all of BJ’s family at this time.
Cheryl Warden (McCarter)
Denise
Thinking of you at this difficult time. Just know the memories are never forgotten and he will live on within you.
Cheryl & Ernie Warden
Dennis McBride & Heather Ament
Please accept our deepest sympathies and condolences on the loss of Billy Jo. May your memories comfort you in the days ahead….
Sincerely,
Dennis & Heather and family
Mark & Amanda Stone
Denise & Family , our prayers go out to your family , what a wonderful man BJ was , a warm smile , a joke or two , the odd pint at the pub , ariving in Exeter BJ was the first to say hello , giving us the handle , the stones , We will miss him and his friendship ,
Our depest thoughts go out to you ,
Mark , Amanda & Family
Jackie Bilyea (McCaughey)
Denise,
So sorry to hear about your loss. You have been through a lot but you are a strong person and you will have all of your fond memories of BJ and Pat of course.
Our condolences from all my family to yours. Wish you the best.
Pete and Wendy Case
So sorry to hear this news. Billy Joe was a great guy who will be missed by everyone. Pete, Wendy and family
Ross Alexander
Bj’s death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Denise your love for each other leaves a memory no one can steal. I met BJ in my back yard when his dad came over to visit my dad…… that was a couple years before our first day at school … We where good friends by then and ever since. His shy grin , sense of humor and great spirit will always be remembered. My condolances to you and your family.
Glenn & Missy Pfaff
So saddened by the news of BJ’s passing. Thinking of many good memories today. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Murray Hunking
Denise,Joanne,and The Rowcliffe family, I am so sorry to hear about BJ. Any time we would see each other we would have good talks and a lot of laughs,You all are in my Thought’s and Prayer’s at this most difficult time,Hold on to the memories.Murray {the auto glass guy]
Cor & Leslie Groot
Denise & family
We send along our deepest sympathy at this difficult time. We were saddened to hear of BJ’s passing. Please know that your friends & neighbours will continue to keep you in their thoughts as you continue down this journey.
Sincerely,
Cor & Leslie Groot & family
Scott Dickson
Denise, Joanne, and Tim
My thoughts are with you at this time of loss. I will never forget the fun times I had, working with Billy-Joe, and you Joanne at Auto Rund.
I’ll always remember the pranks he would pull on Joanne.
Katharine McEwen
So sorry to hear about Billy Joe. My sincere thoughts to Joanne and family at this time. Sincerely
Katharine McEwen
Dianne Gerstenkorn Weber
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Remember Those we love don’t go away. They walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard but lways near. Still loved, still missed and very dear.
Dianne, Linda and Steven.
Linda & Dennis Hackney
We are very sorry for your loss at this time, our prayers and thoughts are with your family.
Diane McCarter
Dear Denise,
It is so sad to lose someone who truly enjoyed life. Cherish all the memories that you have. May you find comfort from the family and friends that surround you.
Hugs to you,
Dave, Diane and Travis
Laura Dunbar
I am so sorry to hear this sad news. My condolences to the family.
Teo and Sieka Van Steeg
Our prayers are with you at this a time and days to come
May you find comfort in Him, who gives live and takes
He will be mist by many
Sincerely
Sieka and Teo van Steeg
Larry and Sandra Hern
We extend our sincere sympathy to you Denise and Joanne and Bob in your sad loss of BJ.
Kristina Mitchell & family
So sorry to here of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of his family at this difficult time.
Perry and Michelle Sereda
Denise, Perry and I were very saddened to hear the loss of your husband and best friend. We were hopeful for a recovery as, like many have said, he was so very young and had so much to live for. As you said though, he has no more pain. We have great memories of BJ. One especially good one was the helping hand and generous heart given to our family when Perry’s father passed away. BJ was first in line to help with the harvest the day of the funeral. Perry’s memories of that are cherished. We are thinking and praying for you and your family during this most difficult time.
Perry and Michelle Sereda
Marion McCarter
Denise
My heart goes out to you at this extremely difficult time – another busdriver – another life taken way too young. My thoughts and prayers are with you both now and in the time to come. It is not an
easy journey but treasure the good times and hold the memories
close and BJ will be in your heart forever.
Marion
Gary and Jane MacLean
So sorry to hear of Billy Joe’s passing. Please accept our condolences at this time.
Gary and Jane
Dave Frayne & Cathy Cade
Denise, Joanne, Tim and families
Sorry to learn of BJ’s passing. It was always nice to talk with him at the coffee shop and learn of his bus route and other passions.
Dave and Cathy
Chuck & Pam Ross
Denise, Joanne and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Billy Joe’s passing. He was far too young. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Chuck & Pam
Leeanne Erb
Sorry for your loss to the entire Rowcliffe family BJ was a great man!! Deepest Sympathy to you all
Jim and Mary Lou Hyde
We were sad to hear of the passing of Billy Joe. Whenever we saw him he was always pleasant, easy going, and fun loving. We send our condolences to his entire family, but as we are out of country, are unable to attend his service. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim and Mary Lou Hyde
Craig & Carol Davidson
Joanne & Bob:
Our deepest & most heartfelt sympathy is extended to you at this most
difficult time. Please know that you are in our thoughts & prayers.
Sincerely,
Craig & Carol
Evelyn Steckle VIncent
Sincere sympathy to each of BJ’s family. Another person gone too young. Thinking of each of you.
Tammy & Dave Steeper
Denise,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you….BJ’s smile was infectious, we are so sorry for your loss…….thinking of you and both of your families at this very sad time……..oxoxo
R.I.P BJ.
Tammy & Dave Steeper