At his residence, on Friday, November 4, 2011 of Hensall in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Betsy (Payne) Rowcliffe and the late Jean (Cavill) Rowcliffe (1985). Dear father of Billy-Joe and Denise Rowcliffe and Joanne Rowcliffe and Bob Simpson all of Hensall, Timothy and Cherie Rowcliffe of Kanata; Thomas and Melissa Roberts of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Dorothy and Sean Corry of Seattle, Washington. Dear grandfather of Lily Rowcliffe; Matt and Karla Simpson, Brianne Simpson; Joshua, Lydia, Edward Roberts; Beth and David Corry and great-grandfather of Declan Simpson. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Peggy and Geoffrey Craven of Victoria, B.C. and Ronald and Annette Rowcliffe of Sarnia. Predeceased by his son Alan Rowcliffe (1964).
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street (one street west of Main), Exeter on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held at St. Thomas Anglican Church, 5 John Street, Seaforth on Tuesday, November 8th at 2 PM with The Rev’d Karlne Farmer officiating. Interment Hensall Union Cemetery.
Donations to Hensall Union Cemetery would be appreciated by the family.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Randy Campbell
Sorry for your loss.
Darlene Jesney
To the Rowcliffe Family my sincerest sympathy to you at this time of the loss of Bill..Since leaving Hensall I have missed seeing Bill each day I looked forward to our little chats each morning when he would get his daily paper during the time I worked at the garage (Erbs)..Bill will be truly missed by everyone that knew him..
Ivan and Brenda Hern
Sorry for your loss – our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kristina & Robert Mitchell
Truly sorry to hear of your father’s passing you are in our thoughts and your grief is in our hearts.
Love Kristina, Rob, Noah & Keeley Mitchell
Jack Kinsman & Family
Our sincere condolences to all of you during your time of loss. Our heart aches for everyone and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Bill was a wonderful man and had a true love for farming. Grandpa (Jack) always enjoyed their talks about cattle. Know that he is now only a whisper away…cherrish your memories and gain strength from eachother. God bless…
Sue Ann Elite and Darryl Nakamoto
Dear Tim and Cherie: We’re so sad to hear about the passing of your dear father and pray that God will wrap you and your family in His comforting arms. Our prayers are with you.
with love,
Darryl, Susie and Petula
Cathy Day-McQuarrie
My condolences to the family. I know the McQuarrie family had a very special relationship with Bill. One of my best memories is when Joe made the horse and wagon for Bill, which was put outside on the barn facing hwy 4. Joe was so proud of it and to do it for Bill. Once again I send my sympathy.
Cathy & Holly
deborah lambert
– how this man will be missed! I smile whenever I think of Bill – he was a loving and lively man and it was simply a joy to experience his wit and wisdom and spark and kindness. My condolences to all of his family – Deborah.
Tom McNeice
Dear BJ, Joanne and Tim. So sorry to here of your dad’s passing. He made me feel like one of the family from the first time I met him, and I always enjoyed those times when upon arriving at the farm I was whisked away for an hour or two’s drive to catch up or to show me one of his new projects. His dry sense of humour and his affection for his farm and family will be fondly remembered by all, and hope that your memories of Bill will comfort you at this time.
Sue Craig
Sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bob, Sharon, Megan, Nicole & Scott Pavkeje
B.J. & Denise,
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Art & Terry Petrella
Dearest Betsy, Art and I have been talking lovingly about you and Bill since your sad-news e-mail arrived. Sorry we are so far away but we do send our biggest hugs and deepest love. No words of sympathy can take away your sorrow but perhaps all the beautiful tributes to Bill’s life will help lift some of your sorrow. “Gone from your sight, but never your memories – Gone from your touch, but never your heart.” Love you, Art & Terry
Karen Brock
Billie-Joe, Denise and Rowcliffe Family
You are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Your have my deepest sympathy for your loss.
Dianne Gerstenkorn Weber
Tim, Joanne, Billy-Joe and families
Sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Remember the good times and he will live in your hearts forever.
Dianne, Linda and Steven
Greg & Brenda Dayman
To All of Bill’s Family…..Thinking of you all during this sad & difficult time in your lives….Bill was a great man…
Sincerely, Greg & Brenda
Jim and Marj. McCarthy
Betsy, Joanne and Bob and Families—– Sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. I spoke with him recently at Huron Tractor. Sincerely Jim and Marj. McCarthy.
Pete and Wendy Case
Dear Joanne and Bob and the Rowcliffe family:
We are very sorry to hear of Bill’s sudden passing. May the wonderful memories you have of him bring you comfort today and as you move forward.
Sincerely, Pete and Wendy
Chuck & Pam Ross
Joanne & Bob, Billie-Joe & Denise,
We were so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing.
Our sincere sympathies to all of you.
Chuck & Pam
Dennis McBride & Heather Ament
To the Rowcliffe family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies and condolences on the loss of Bill. We can only echo what so many have said at this difficult time.
We hope you can take some solace and pride in Bill’s legacy, and how well loved and respected he was. Our thoughts are with you….
Cher Burger
Tim, Joanne, Bill and Betsy: My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Cathy and Bob Semple
Joanne
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Cathy Cavill-McNeice
I am so very sorry to have received the phone call last evening
informing us of uncle Bill’s sudden passing.
Our sincere condolences thoughts and prayers are with you all
at this very sad time.
I remember with fondness the summers spent at your farm
with everyone. These wonderful memories will be with me
always.
Cathy
Michael Craven
Betsy, BJ, Denise, Joanne, Bob, Tim, Cherie: my condolences at this time of loss. He was a generous and patient uncle with a city nephew who could (and often did) scuffle out more corn than weeds.
Joe & Teresa Hendriks
Joanne, Bob & Family
We are very sorry to hear about he passing of your dad. We are thinking of you with sincere sympathy at this difficult time.
Teresa, Joe, Heather, Sarah & Michael
Joan Alexander
Dear Joanne, Billy-Joe, Tim and families,
I shall never forget your dad’s friendliness, sunny disposition and his wit and wisdom. He said, “The sun is always shining above the clouds.” He shall be greatly missed. My deepest sympathy.
(Thank you for the picture tour.)
Ross Alexander
Billy-Joe and Denise Rowcliffe,Joanne Rowcliffe and Bob Simpson I am so sad to hear for your dad passing. He was a great man and i will miss his friendly visits, wit and ready smile.. My deepest sympathy
Roberta Partridge and Howard Horn
BJ and Denise. Sorry to hear of the sudden passing of your Dad. Know that our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Howard and Roberta
Paul and Jan Jeffery
Billy-Joe & Denise, Joanne & Bob and families
Our sincerest condolences on the sudden passing of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
Paul, Jan and family
Mark & Amanda Stone
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Billy-Joe , Denise the Rowcliffe family and everyone that Bill touched.
The wonderfull memories will be with you allways
The Stones
Jerry and Alice MacLean
We are thinking of you in the loss of Bill. He was a great man and shall be missed.
Sincere sympathy, Jerry and Alice MacLean
Dianne McQuarrie
Was sad to hear of Bill’s passing, he will always hold a special place in our heart, (myself and my brother David), Bill was there for our dad when he was ill, and after his passing, he would stop in from time to time to visit our mom, he had a heart of gold and was good to my parents….he will never be forgotten. May your memories of Bill comfort you at this difficult time…God Bless…..
Andrew Craven
Dear Betsy, Billy-Joe, Joanne, and Tim,
Please accept my deepest condolences. I will always have many fond memories of my “Uncle Bill”.
Sincerely,
Andrew
Roderick Flynn
Dear Rowcliffe Family:
I am so sorry to hear about this great loss. My sincere condolences to you at this difficult time. My uncle was a fine man of quiet dignity, whose kindness and generosity blessed the many people who had the privilege of knowing him.
Sue van Baardwyk
Bill, your smile warmed each room. Your knowledge and understanding of the world around us was always a source of great interest to everyone around you. You commanded respect in a quiet gentle way.
You opened your home and your world to us, and we are so much better for it. You will be missed.
Betsy and family, our thoughts and sympathy are with you in this time of sorrow. The world has lost a wonderful gentle man.
Sue van Baardwyk HMG, and Michael van Baardwyk
Kelly (Vanstone) Butt & family
It is hard to have the right words at a difficult time like this. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. May all your wonderful memories of your dad help you through this time of sorrow.
Michelle and Perry Sereda
Billy-Joe, Denise; Joanne and Bob, Tim and Cherie; Tom and Melissa; and Dorothy and Sean, please accept our most sincere condolences on the loss of your father. I know that he will be missed by many in our community. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers, God bless.
Michelle and Perry
Evelyn Steckle Vincent
To the Rowcliffe family,
Sincere sympathy in your great loss. Bill was loved by many and will be missed. Thinking of you in your time of grief
Al and Vickie Harvey
Joanne and Bob
Sorry for your loss. Your memories and your family will be a great help during this time of mourning.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Al and Vickie Harvey
Exeter
Dawn & Greg Harmer
Our deepest sympathy. Please know you are in our hearts and thoughts.
Karen Brown, Lara & Jody
Betsy, Joanne, Tim and the rest of Bill’s family … my condolences to you. I pray that the immense number of wonderful memories you have will comfort you as you move through the days ahead.
Carol & Craig Davidson
Deepest & most heartfelt sympathy is extended to all of you at this most difficult time. May fond memories keep him close at heart.
Sincerely,
Carol & Craig
Teo,Cecil and Gary and family's
Our sincere sympathy, to you Betsy and the Rowcliffe family
It was with great sadnes to hear this morning.
We hope that the good Lord will comford you at this time
It was so good to see you with Betsy and Bill at our 50th.
We have great memories from the Rowcliffe Family
It was so good to say, thank you Bill.
Janis and Peter Bisback
Dear Joanne and Family,
Your father was kindness personified. He was so good to our family and we appreciated his sense of humour and sharp wit! We will miss him tremendously and he leaves a wonderful legacy to your family and all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Sincerely The Bisback Family
Jim & Anne Prout & Family
Sincere sympathy. May you be comforted by loving memories at this time of sorrow. Thinking of you.
Karen & Randy Stanlake
We are so shocked to hear of Bill’s passing. Randy spoke to him yesterday in Rona. We will miss his stories and smiling face at Hyde Brothers.
He will live on in the wonderful memories in the hearts of those who loved him.