Harry William Blakey (Bill)
March 1, 1943 - August 5, 2021
Funeral Details: Sunday, August 22, 2021 from 2-5 pm Traditions Banquet Hall, Sheba Shrine in Barrie.
Harry William Blakey (Bill), age 78 of Barrie, ON, passed away peacefully on the morning of August 5, 2021 at Victoria Village Manor.
Bill Blakey was born March 1, 1943 in London, Ontario and was a graduate of H.B. Beal Secondary School. A retired warrant officer, Bill served 35 years with the Canadian Armed Forces, and was a proud member of the Royal Canadian Air Force 441 Wing since 1997. He was an active volunteer at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie where he served for 15 years in the hospital library. Bill enjoyed travel and spending time with his family - sharing laughter and creating memories.
Bill is survived by his loving wife Gail Blakey, his sons Ryan (Sabrina) and Will (Melissa), his stepdaughter Sandra (Giselle), and his beloved grandchildren Quinn and Carter. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother.
A Celebration of Life will take place on Sunday, August 22 from 2-5pm at Traditions Banquet Hall, Sheba Shrine in Barrie.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Royal Victoria Hospital https://foundation.rvh.on.ca/donate-now-2/
Margaret Richer
Posted on: Tuesday, August 10, 2021My condolences to Will & Melissa& family . May he Rest In Peace.
Shirley Cahoon
Posted on: Tuesday, August 10, 2021My Heartfelt Condolences to Gail and Bill’s boys and their families.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Tim Wynia
Posted on: Tuesday, August 10, 2021My condolences to the Blakey family on the passing of your father.
Anna
Posted on: Tuesday, August 10, 2021Gail I just saw about your loss.I am so sorry for you and the family.Please except our deepest sympathy.Please write to me when you feel up to it.I have never forgotten you ,and Sandra.I keep up with her music on Facebook.You take care of yourself.
Anna&Ed Lafleur
Joni Medlyn & family
Posted on: Wednesday, August 11, 2021Our sincere condolences to Gail and her family.
Heartfelt thoughts being sent to you Gail and your family at this very sad time.
Barbara Rodgers
Posted on: Wednesday, August 11, 2021Gail, I’m so saddened by the death of your beloved Bill. We’ve spent many moments sharing stories about our husbands, now both deceased.
My condolences go out to your family, Bill’s family, and the grandchildren.
You are in my thoughts often.
Much love
Barb
Kathy Mills
Posted on: Thursday, August 12, 2021Gail my heartfelt condolences go out to you Will, Ryan, Sandra and their families. I’ll always remember that wonderful smile of Bill’s. He was a kind gentle man. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Lots of love,
Kathy
Nicholas Mew
Posted on: Thursday, August 12, 2021We’re so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing, Gail. Our deepest condolences to you and all the family.
Donna MacKinnon
Posted on: Saturday, August 14, 2021Dear Gail and Family.
Thinking about you at this time of great loss. May your happy memories with Bill comfort you at this time of deep mourning.
Peace and Light,
Donna Jean,
Gail’s forever Pal, from BCI.
Rose Ferguson
Posted on: Saturday, August 14, 2021Gail…I’m so sorry to hear about your husband’s passing. He will have left a big space in your life. Take comfort from your family and friends as you journey through the next part of your life.
Hugs
Rosalie
Bonnie M Walker
Posted on: Wednesday, August 18, 2021Gail .. our Deepest Sympathy is sent your way as we have just recently learned of your loss. Wishing you the gentle comfort of sweet memories.
Stan and Bonnie Walker
Richard Reynolds
Posted on: Friday, December 24, 2021I just learned of Bill’s passing and would like to extend my condolences to Bill’s family. Bill was a very nice guy and I will always remember seeing him gently escort my grandmother around the flower gardens at a family picnic. I always enjoyed talking to him. I am sorry for the family’s loss.
Donna’s cousin, Richard Reynolds