GIBBS, William Joseph

"Batchawana Bill" - Peacefully, with his family at his side
on Thursday, March 19, 2009 at the Sault Area Hospital General Site at the age of 75 years. Beloved husband and best friend of Irene (Mitchell) for 54 years. Loving
father of Valerie Horsepool (Chris), Gail O'Connor (Frank) and Bill Gibbs Jr. (Roxanne). Beloved grandfather and papa of Andrew and Lucas Beaver, Cierra Gibbs, Joshua, Jasmine and Liam O'Connor. Step-grandpa of Tylor Beaulieu, Melinda Beaulieu and the late Ryan Hayes. Son of the late Edward Kester Gibbs and Laura Gibbs (Kimball). Loved brother of the late Lloyd Gibbs, late Rusty Gibbs, late Edward
Gibbs, Dorothy Adams (Mike) and Mary Hoffman (Bob). Bill will be missed by his many friends and neighbours in Batchawana. The family wish to thank Dr. Walde, Dr. Keith,
Dr. Reich, Dr. Mathew and a special thank you to Dr. Beduhn. Also thank you to all the nursing staff on the many floors at the Sault Area Hospitals. Friends may call
at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Monday, March 23, 2009 from 6-9 pm. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 9 am. Rev.
Sam Norbo officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SAH Cancer Care Fund or the C.O. Somes Community Centre.