Retired Police Constable after 30 years service with Metropolitan Toronto Police Service
Peacefully at Headwaters Health Care Centre, Orangeville, after a valiant battle with cancer, on Thursday, July 7, 2011, Bill Kenney of Orangeville, in his 61st year, beloved husband and best friend of Karen (nee McCarron). Loving father of Bill Kenney and Melissa Edwards of Shelburne, and Heather Kenney of Waterloo. Cherished grandfather of 2 month old baby Liam. Predeceased by his parents William and Mary Kenney. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Kathleen and Bud Woodcroft, Anne and Barry Bolduc, John Kenney, Pat Kenney and Carrie Wakeford.
Friends will be received at the Egan Funeral Home Baxter & Giles Chapel, 273 Broadway, Orangeville (519-941-2630) on Monday afternoon 2 – 4 and evening 7 – 9 o’clock. Memorial Mass will be held in St. Timothy Roman Catholic Church, 42 Dawson Road, Orangeville on Tuesday morning, July 12 at 11 o’clock.
Danni Brown
I just wanted to say how sorry we are for the loss of a wonderful caring man. Bill always had a smile for us and kind words. I will miss seeing him at Canadian Tire laughing with my mom.
Brother Bill you will be missed:O(
John and Yvonne Allan
I worked and played with Bill for many years. A nicer person will not be found.
Tony VanderHeyden
Bill, I hope they let you ride a bicycle up there! You will be missed.
Jim McIntyre
I worked with Bill for many years at Ctc and enjoyed every minute I had ‘ Mr. Bill ‘ as my backwindow man . Bill was a very caring and funny guy , who earned the respect of all he encountered just by being himself . He is already missed .
Jane Benwell Kelly
God has called another angel to His side. I know Bill through woodworking and Karen Edwards you will never find a better friend or person
God Bless the Kenney family.
Lynn Davey
I lost a friend today.
Karen, Heather and Billy there are no words to let you know how much I grieve for you
.
How lucky you all were to have had him in your lives loving you all these years.
I will miss my friend.
Lynn
David Murphy
I was shocked and in disbelief to hear the news today. As a coworker and friend I can truly say a great man has left us. I will always remember Bill on my first day working at Canadian Tire. He told me that one of my first jobs in training was to bring him a Tim Hortons coffee. His humour was always a great addition to Canadian Tire. On warm sunny days in June, you could hear Bill up in the tire rack singing christmas carols, or at the back window singing his jingles and other songs.
He was always a happy man, and I’m sure he would love for us to remember all these good and fun times. My condolences to the family for your loss, as we as a family at Canadian Tire have also lost a friend. He will be greatly missed, god bless.
Mike and Louise Bozic
I worked with Bill for many years and cycled with him for
thousands of kms. Lost my best friend and will miss him
greatly. Our condolences to Karen, Heather, Bill and extended
families.
Norm Cadorin
I worked several years with Bill and I can say that there were few persons I know who were kinder, more gentle, and helpful than Bill.
Bill you will be missed by more people than you know.
Rick Rolfe
I knew Bill as a fellow police officer and then we met up again when my wife and I moved to the hills of Mono.
Bill was a rock you could count on to make good decisions as a police officer and a caring and good man who always had a smile and a mischievous sense of humor.
Even though I only bumped into Bill occasionally at Canadian Tire or around town he always had time to chat and we had a common bond as retired officers.
He shared his health problems with me but never complained. I last saw him at breakfast with other retirees a couple of months ago.
He was his usual up beat personality and gave no sign of his health concerns.
I was deeply saddened hearing of Bill’s passing.
I extend my heartfelt sympathies to his family.
I will miss Bill – he was part of my culture and exemplified the best in all of us.
Elaine Willard
Dear Karen, Bill and Heather,
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the passing of your dear husband and father. Your family and friends all share in your loss, even those who did not know Bill. Remember that everyone is here to support you over these difficult times.
Sincerely,
Elaine Willard (Chaddock)
Mary-Kate Woodcroft
I am really sorry that I won’t be able to be there to remember Bill with all of you, but I will at least remind you of the time when I was 18 and living on my own and some how mentioned to Bill that we had to use coffee filters when ran out of toilet paper. Well the next day I came home to find the biggest pack of toilet paper with a lovely note, unsigned of course sitting in the middle of my room. I have no idea how Bill got it there, but it always puts a smile on my face when I think about it.
He was such a wonderful person with a real twinkle in his eye. I think that’s what I’ll remember most.
My thoughts are with you Karen, Heather and Bill
Bill Vanclief
I worked with Bill back in the early seventies when he first joined Toronto Police, I then moved to the east end of Toronto and we lost contact. I always remember him as a real gentleman and an excellent young police officer. He will be sadly missed, my prayers and thoughts are with you. I will always remember his never ending smile.
Don Bailey
I last saw Bill and Karen a couple of weeks ago as I was going in to work. I got to the door first and tried to hold it open for Bill and Karen, but good ol’ Bill, with a big smile, argued that he was going to hold the door and refused to give up until I walked in first. We have suffered a great lost to wonderful co-worker and friend who will be missed dearly by all.
Jim Winter
Bill was a good friend and co-worker. He was very thoughtful and considerate of his fellow workers and the public he served as a police officer. I’m sure he is in Heaven cooking breakfast for everyone.
He will be missed and never forgotten.
Mary Smythe
Dear Karen-
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary.
Craig and Angela Stevenson
To Karen, Heather, Bill, Melissa and family. Angela and I express our sincerest and most heartfelt condolences for your loss. Bill was the nicest man that anyone could meet. His cheery, upbeat and optimistic attitude will be surely missed by everyone who had the privilege to know him.
Nora and Terry Jones
Dear Karen and family-
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will pray for you and your family.
Please extend our condolences to Bill’s sister Anne with whom I worked for many years and as well , we attended the same high school (Loretto). Small world.
We will try to see you on Monday.
Love,
Nora and Terry…
Gail Haughton
Karen,
I only met Bill when he first came into Headwaters, but with that meeting, I knew he made a difference with his life just being here.
It was a honour being one of Bill’s nurses.
My thoughts are with you Karen and your family,
Gail
Bob and Norma Kearney
Karen and family;
We are so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bob and Norma
Deanna Heffernan
Dear Karen and Family, I received the news of your husbands passing after a brave battle with cancer from our Wildfield friends. I never had the honor of meeting your husband but I know the impact of his loss will have on your life. Our thoughts and prayers from the Heffernans from Calgary, Alberta are with you. God Bless You and Your Family.
Vallerie Macdonald (Richardson)
Dear Karen, I also learned of your loss through Wildfield friends. I too lost my husband recently, so I know the pain and sorrow you are experiencing. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Chris Zeagman
We are saddened to hear of William’s passing…and will be in our prayers……and thoughts…..
Dianne McArthur
Karen & family
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Bill’s passing. I had talked to him only two or three times in the last five years (once on the road)passing your home and the other of course at Canadian Tire. Everyone above has said it all; just sorry I didn’t know of his illness so that I could have had a visit. Perhaps now he and Bob & any others are playing ping pong, darts or euchre together.
I know he will be missed.
All my best to the entire family.
Shanon Chase
I am so saddened to hear about Bill’s passing. I will always remember him fondly from my summers spent in Toronto with Aunt Anne & Uncle Barry. Bill was a sweet man with the biggest smile! He will be sorely missed by everyone who had the great fortune of knowing such a wonderful man.
Pat Chase
Karen & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Bill was a great man and he will be missed by everyone who knew him.
George and Carol Artemiw
Dear Karen and family
It was such a shock to read about Bill’s passing.
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Our condolences to all the family.
Russ Clark
I worked as a station operator will Bill for number of years. Bill was always a kind and gentle person who made me laugh. A wealth of information and he was an outstanding police officer.
He would give you the shirt off his back and I was proud to say that I knew him as friend and colleague. He was a true gentleman. He will always be remembered.
Stan Baj
My friend, my bike riding companion, my brother officer. Bill you will be sadly missed, but never forgotten.
Tears on our faces,
Wondering, “Why?”
The thorns live on
& the roses die.
My condolences Karen, Bill, Heather , Mellisa and extended family
Suzi Schultz
I worked with Bill at Canadian Tire and he is one of the nicest people I have ever met. He worked hard and was always willing to help the customers and staff.
Bill had a great sense of humour and it was always a pleasure working when you knew Bill was also working the same day. He
was always a gentleman as well as a gentle man.
He will be greatly missed and my heart and thoughts are with his family and friends.
God bless you Bill.
Suzi
Marie (Quigley) Lytle
I too am saddened to hear that Bill has passed away. We were friends many years ago at Holy Family. It is easy to see from the comments above that Bill hadn’t changed. I can still see his beautiful smile and remember his sense of humour, but most of all his caring ways. It is so sad to lose such a great guy at such an early age. My condolences and prayers go out to all of you.
Alan & Jan Borrett
Dear Karen and family,
We are so saddened by your loss.
Bill was fine man and we all have lost a little of the joy of life with his passing. Bill was always there when you needed him. We have shared many a good laugh over the years and have all lost a good friend. He was so glad he was able to see his first grand child.
You will be in our thoughts and we will do what we can to help you in the future. Just call.
Jan, Al and Jennifer
Don DiStasi and Kate Hepworth
On the darkest days will be the brightest warmest memories.
Take care of each other and we will all be there if you need us.
Deepest sympathy
Don and Kate
Mary Richardson (Grant) of Wildfield
Dear Karen and family:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May your fond memories help you through this time of sorrow. I met Bill a few times many years ago and he was very kind and the many condolences here are a fitting reflection of this.
Judy Bell
Dear Karen and family:
So so very sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. He had such a remarkable outlook throughout his illness. May your many wonderful memories help you through this difficult time. God bless you all.
Bryan and Lynne Crawford
Our deepest condolences to all of you. May all the prayers and good memories help you through this challenging time.
Bob Harper
Dear Karen & Family:
I was so saddened to hear of Bill’s early passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Stu Wilson
I worked with Bill for many years starting back at the old 22 Division.
Bill, you were always quick witted and good policeman with a great sense of humour. I will sadly miss you, my thoughts…… are with you Karen and your family.
Jennifer Munro
Dear Karen and Family. So sorry to hear of your loss. Heard about it from our Wildfield network. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Jennifer Munro.
Joan (Quigley) Semple
I too knew Bill a million years ago at Holy Family. After scrolling through these messages it is clear he had not changed a bit. I remember Bill as a really, really decent guy. So many lovely, heartfelt comments. Such a legacy of friendship and kindness which now surrounds you, his loved ones. Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss.
Milan Cankovic
My dear Kenneys,
I am with you in my mind and my heart, please forgive me for not being able to be there physically too. Heather, please hug your Mom from me and let her hug be from me. Bill, take care of your mother and sister, they need you the most now.
My sincere condolences and love,
Milan
Sigourney Clarke
Bill was the nicest, kindest person I have ever met, he will be greatly missed by myself and the rest of the Canadian Tire family. I am so lucky to have known Bill. My thoughts are with his family.
Donna and Ian Scott (Solar Swim)
I just can’t believe it. I have never met a kinder, nicer person
than Bill. He will be greatly missed by many.
Lyle & Debbie Holmes
We were so sad to hear of Bill’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time.
With heartfelt sympathy Lyle and Debbie Holmes
Sandy Goodyear
Karen
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I am so glad I met him. He was a very kind person and a great sense of humor. He will be missed.
Sandy(Solar Swim)
Rob Murray
The world has lost a favourite son. I had the good fortune & pleasure of working with Bill during my stint at CTC in Orangeville. He always had that infectious smile and those wonderful sparkling eyes and that amazing ability to make me laugh. On every chance meeting in town since then, he was a pleasure to speak to. I will always remember Bill and my heart goes out to Karen and his family with my deepest condolences.
Rob
Bob Metcalfe
Karen, it has been a long time since we spoke at the Hydro office. J Spratt mentioned your loss today. Lee & I are deeply saddended to hear about Bill. Our thoughts and prayers go with you. God Bless You and Your Family.
Bob Metcalfe (Ontario Hydro)
Carolyn Gillespie
Hi Karen,
I’m so very sorry to hear of your husband’s death. My heart goes
out to you.
Your friend in painting,
Carolyn
Joanne Blanchard - Harvie
Dearest Karen & Family
I am so very sorry for your loss, and have you in my prayers. I had the great pleasure of knowing Bill thru work at CTC, and always admired him. He will be greatly missed, and always remembered.
With love,
Joanne
Mick ana Margot Spillane
Dear Karen,
We were very sad to hear of Bill’s passing. He seemed a kind person with a very good sense of humour. You two just seemed to be the best of friends. It must be a difficult time for you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Take good care,
Mick and Margot