Dundass, William Brian – in his 77th year, passed away peacefully of natural causes in his home in Bayfield, ON on October 7th, 2018. Loving husband of Rose Dundass (Chalmers) and proud father of Julia (Greg McColm) – Kamloops BC, Jennifer (David Wilson) – London, James (Sophie Deraspe) – Montreal QC, and Joanne – Goderich, ON. Proud grandfather of Tristana, Coran, James, Sydney, Hope, Owen, Mia-Rose and Maxence. He is also survived by Ruth (Doug Getty) – London, Carolyn (Ian MacKay) – London, and Jim (Diane) – Sherwood Park, AB. Predeceased by his parents Mel and Ena Dundass of London.Bill was born in the small town of Creighton Mine, close to Sudbury and moved to London at a young age. He was a man of great strength in body, soul and character to all who knew him. Known as a man of fun and vitality, he will be remembered as being generous with his time and talents. Following his graduation from Queen’s University, Bill continued his education at Waterloo University and obtained his honours degree in Physical Education. Bill wore many hats as a great athlete, teacher, coach, musician, singer, organist, choir director and builder. He also possessed a fierce love and pride for his family.
"He’s now in a place where everyone sings on key, drives a Tesla and it’s impossible to slice it out of bounds." A memorial visitation will take place at St. Andrew’s United Church (6 The Square, Bayfield, ON) on Saturday, November 10th from 12 PM until the time of service at 1 PM. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Canadian Down Syndrome Society or The Goderich Harbouraires Men’s Choir would be appreciated by the family.
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Lorne and Rosemary Elward
Dear Rose and Family,
Lorne and I were very saddened to hear the news of Bills passing in October. It is difficult to lose a husband, father, grandpa and great grandpa.
We are pleased to have kept in touch with you and Joanne all these years, and we will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom & Maureen Dillon
Sorry to hear of Bill’s death .
Played golf with him ,& his daughter Julia a number of times over 10 years ago in Bayfield .
Bill Skitch
Goodbye Bill. I’ll continue to cherish our time at Queen’s. May you join a quartet of equal or better quality within those Pearly Gates! Love to you Rose, and the young’uns.
Barbara Dalrymple
Dear Rose and Family
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the death of Bill. May your memories keep him with you always.
Barb
Hank Woudenberg
I was very sorry to hear of Bill’s passing.Even though I have not seen him for many years,I have fond memories of being on the staff at Sir George Ross with him.I pray that God may comfort you,Rose and family.
Ron Schmidt
I delivered Meals on Wheels to Bill for almost a year. He was always polite and funny, as he kept telling me he didn’t know why I was still delivering meals to him.
I will miss our visits and will miss his spirit. It was a pleasure to get to know him.
Sincere sympathy to his family and friends.
Kathy Henry
Dear Rose & Family
Just letting you know that the Egerdee family is holding you in our hearts and prayers. May fond and loving memories remain with you all. With passing time, the sadness eases, remembering heaven is where the real story begins.
May God’s Peace be with you always.
Much love.
Ken White
I have a fond memory of Billy “D” Dundass. He picked me out of a group of scrawny kids trying out for a football team back in 1983 at Montcalm. He said to me, I’ve watched you throw a ball, it isn’t the best arm I’ve seen, I’ve watched you run, your not the fastest runner, however you seem to be the leader or one of the leaders when you knuckle heads are hanging out, I want you to be the quarterback, cause your a leader, whether you believe it or not. Work hard at learning everyone’s job, play hard for me, and be the best dam Cougar football player you can be and we will be good by the end of the year………Needless to say along with the rest of the team, we did what he asked. We were all new to football accept two players who had played the year before, but he believed in us, as did Frank Loftus. He made a lasting impression on anyone who went there and played sports but for the players on that team, he gave us a lifetime memory that can never be taken.
Thank you for being a great coach, a friend but more importantly a great person. You will always be remembered as such.
Was sorry to missed you at the 50th reunion, and share in the memory that 35 yrs ago you lead a scrawny bunch of kids to the schools first City Football Championship.
Thank you Mr.Dundass
Ken White
Sheila and Floyd James
We offer our condolences to Bill’s family. Taking time now to reflect on the many good times and love you shared with Bill will help you through this difficult period.
Sincerest sympathy.
Connie Tasker
Dear Rose , Joanne and the rest of Bills family, so sorry to hear of Bills passing. May your many memories of happy times help you through the next weeks and months.
Peter and Carol Chapman
Our condolences to Rose and family. Many happy times at the lake and in our interactions in sport as
teacher/coaches. Bill will be missed by his many friends at the Bluewater Golf Course. We have many fond memories of our times together.
Peter and Carol Chapman
JO SORRILL
All I can say is that Melena Drive and Bayfield are going to feel very strange without Bill. He added a certain unique flavour to the area. We shared a mutual love of music for many years, starting with the glee club at Beck. I loved it that we had that connection. The world is a bit smaller with his death, My best to Rose and Ruth.