Harold William “Bill” Hillock
Bill was a man that lived his life to the fullest. The outdoors was his playground and teaching arena for his children and grandchildren. His cedar canoe was his pride and joy. Planning and exploring for the next adventure with his loyal navigator Rowena, to camp and fish and discover new places within the coasts of Canada, was his lifelong path. Bill passionately shared stories of his adventures with historical truths intertwined in the tales. No tree went unidentified. Bill’s commitment to his faith, his love and devotion to his family, his long career with Canadian General Electric, his singing groups, his swimming friends, filled his world with great joy.
On January 19, 2021, we lost a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and uncle. Harold William (Bill) died peacefully in Barrie, Ontario. He was born on January 26, 1936, the oldest child of Harold Rutledge Hillock and Elmereen Hillock (nee Hewitt). Bill is survived by the love of his life, his wife Rowena, his 2 daughters Susan Anderson and Janine McGill, brother Bob Hillock (Kathe), sister Donna Steele (Bruce), brothers-in-law Jim Hayward (Nita), Bill Griffiths, along with many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Bill is predeceased by his son Donald (Sheryl), sister-in-law Rae Griffiths. He will be fondly remembered by his 8 grandchildren Ryan (Josue), Justin (Michelle), Brock (Sara), Joshua (Sarah), Craig (Gina), Sean, Todd (Delaney), Noah and his cherished great-grandchild Keith William (and one almost here!).
Online condolences may be made at www.peacefultransition.ca
Peaceful Transition Simcoe
Anne/ Leonard Greene
Posted on: Wednesday, January 20, 2021So sorry to hear of Bills passing our condolences to Rowena and the family.we will always remember him as Justin’s grandpa and my special memory of him will be his lovely words at Michelle and Justin’s wedding will keep all of you in our prayers at this difficult time
Dave and Mary Perraton
Posted on: Friday, January 22, 2021Our hearts go out to Rowena and the family in this time of grief and faith. We will always remember Bill sitting at the piano leading us all with his music and his joy. The world has lost a good man and we have all lost a good friend.
Marilyn McCauley
Posted on: Saturday, January 23, 2021I am saddened by the loss of a singing buddy and extend my condolences to his family.
Jim Doyle
Posted on: Saturday, January 23, 2021We in the Barrie County Chordsmen (Barbershop Harmony Society) will miss Bill both for his musical input and for his administrative skills and devotion. Our heartfelt condolences to Rowena and family.
Paul Walker
Posted on: Sunday, January 24, 2021Deepest condolences Rowena and family
I very much enjoyed Bill’s company and the meaningful conversations we had
May God bless
Paul
David Howard
Posted on: Wednesday, January 27, 2021Sad by the loss of bill I remember when we used to do alpha together we wash dishes. He was a nice man in the always greeted me at church in the morning and I miss him