Lt. Col. William N. Anderson KSt.J CD KLH, Bill died peacefully at Huron Hospice on September 9th 2020. Predeceased by his wife Betty Anderson (nee Kinsman), daughters Margaret Anderson, Sue Munnoch and Sara Anderson. He is mourned by his grandchildren, Kenneth Dow, Barbara Chicago and Victoria Munnoch, Great Grand Children Samantha Abel, Breanne and Mathew Chicago.
During WWII Bill was a reinforcement officer, Captain William N. Anderson of the 96th Anti-Tank Battery and served in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. Following the war, Captain Anderson returned to his home in Saint John, New Brunswick. He remained active with the militia and served with Canada’s First Regiment, the Third New Brunswick Regiment of Artillery. He retired as Commanding Officer of the Regiment holding the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
Bill was very active with the Saint John Ambulance and was knighted into The Order of St. John of Jerusalem. He was given France’s highest military honour, The Legion of Honour presented in Goderich in 2017. He will be dearly missed by friends and family in Saint John, Toronto and Goderich.
A private service will celebrate the life of Bill Anderson at Huron Hospice. Those wishing to recognize Bill’s life with a charitable donation are invited to contribute to Huron Hospice, Clinton, 37857 Huron Road, Clinton, Ontario. N0M 1L0. www.huronhospice.ca Friends may sign the book of condolences at www.mccallumpalla.ca
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Judy Stoughton
Heartfelt sympathy to all Bill’s family from the Stoughton family. Bill and Betty were dear friends of my parents, George and Mary Stoughton, and our families spent many happy summers together at Duck Cove. My mother (age 94) had a lovely phone conversation with Bill just a few weeks before he passed away. He was as full of life as ever with plenty of stories to share. Bill was one of a kind, someone I feel privileged to have known. He will be missed but always remembered by family and friends.
John Guglielmi
I had the honour of meeting Mr. Anderson at the 75th Anniversary of D-Day at Juno Beach. Our paths would cross again through mutual connections in Goderich where the following December visited him at his home where we spent three hours chatting. As a serving member of the military it was an important an invaluable experience to hear his story and I’m sure he enjoyed the time as well. He was amazingly sharp during the visit and his eyes clearly shone a life of duty and accomplishment. I am very sad to hear of his passing. My condolences to his family who he spoke very highly of and much about during the visit.
Anita Frayne
Victoria, I would like to offer you my sincere condolences on the passing of your grandfather. He was an admirable gentleman. I am thinking about you.
Mary Frances Frayne
So very sorry to hear of the passing of Bill. He was a truly remarkable man. We will cherish our fond memories of him and remain forever grateful for his heroic service during WWII. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Nancy Corkum
A true gentleman in every way. My condolences to his family and many friends.
Mavis and Brian Bushey
Sending our sincere condolences to Bill’s family and friends. He was an amazing man that will be missed in the community.
God Bless!
Rick Turner
Spent 10 days together in France last June. Wonderful, colourful memories. So sorry not to have one more conversation nor allow him his last word
Roy and Monica Mason
Getting to know Bill through a mutual friend was indeed a gift. He was knowledgeable on so many subjects which he gladly shared; he had a quick wit and a wonderful sense of humor; his pride in being a Canadian knew no bounds; he played a mean game of cribbage (which he mostly won) and enjoyed a good meal accompanied by only “good” wine.
He was a unique Canadian whom we feel very privileged to have known – he will be missed by us and by many others.
Joan Campbell
So sorry to hear of the passing of Bill Anderson. He was a great man with a great soul and will be sadly missed by so many people. My condolences to his family.
David Yates
Bill was a true gentleman, good friend and interesting conversationalist. He will be missed by all who knew him
Dennis Schmidt
Rest in peace Bill, you will always be remembered.
Lest we forget