Obituary for William "Bill" Leigh Carruthers
WILLIAM “BILL”LEIGH CARRUTHERS
The family wishes to announce the unexpected passing of their beloved father, grandfather, brother and husband, William “Bill” Leigh Carruthers of Tillsonburg on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at the Hamilton General Hospital at the age of 67 years. Predeceased by his son Darryl (2010), father Harry (2015), mother Lucy (1988), brother David (1983) and sister Janet (2016). Loving husband of Sylvia and step-son Thomas. Proud father of Scott and his wife Stacey and daughter-in-law Danielle (Roger). Adoring grandfather to Cora, Andree, Brayden, Justine and Xavier. Brother to Brad, Sandra (Terry) and Barry (Jody). Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Cherished step-son to Eleanor. Bill lived a very musical life. He started playing the drums early with the family band moving on to many bands such as Cottonwood, The Family Brown, Stagecoach and South Mountain. He later moved to the business side of music as the Director of Entertainment for Casino Rama and Caesars Windsor. He will forever cherish the multitude of musicians he had a chance to meet and play alongside. Friends and relatives will be received by Bill’s family at Ostrander’s Funeral Home, 43 Bidwell Street, Tillsonburg (519-842-5221) on Friday, June 28, 2019 from 2:00 – 4:00 & 7:00 – 9:00 pm. A Memorial Celebration of Bill’s Life will be held in Ostrander’s Chapel on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Al Wilson officiating. Inurnment to follow at Glen Meyer Cemetery. Memorial donations to Make A Wish Foundation would be appreciated by the Carruthers family.
Personal condolences and favourite memories can be made at www.ostrandersfuneralhome.com
The family wishes to announce the unexpected passing of their beloved father, grandfather, brother and husband, William “Bill” Leigh Carruthers of Tillsonburg on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at the Hamilton General Hospital at the age of 67 years. Predeceased by his son Darryl (2010), father Harry (2015), mother Lucy (1988), brother David (1983) and sister Janet (2016). Loving husband of Sylvia and step-son Thomas. Proud father of Scott and his wife Stacey and daughter-in-law Danielle (Roger). Adoring grandfather to Cora, Andree, Brayden, Justine and Xavier. Brother to Brad, Sandra (Terry) and Barry (Jody). Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Cherished step-son to Eleanor. Bill lived a very musical life. He started playing the drums early with the family band moving on to many bands such as Cottonwood, The Family Brown, Stagecoach and South Mountain. He later moved to the business side of music as the Director of Entertainment for Casino Rama and Caesars Windsor. He will forever cherish the multitude of musicians he had a chance to meet and play alongside. Friends and relatives will be received by Bill’s family at Ostrander’s Funeral Home, 43 Bidwell Street, Tillsonburg (519-842-5221) on Friday, June 28, 2019 from 2:00 – 4:00 & 7:00 – 9:00 pm. A Memorial Celebration of Bill’s Life will be held in Ostrander’s Chapel on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Al Wilson officiating. Inurnment to follow at Glen Meyer Cemetery. Memorial donations to Make A Wish Foundation would be appreciated by the Carruthers family.
Personal condolences and favourite memories can be made at www.ostrandersfuneralhome.com