William John Fleming
September 29, 1951 – June 29, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden and peaceful passing of Willie at
home on June 29th, 2023. Beloved husband for 40 years of Debbie (Donald). Cherished father of Stacy (Oneil)
and Jenna. The best “Pa” to Taylor, Kylie, and Beckett. Dear brother of Lois (Richard), Joan, and Gladys (Paul). Predeceased by his father William, mother Beryl, and brothers John and Jim. Willie retired from CN Rail after 38 years of being dedicated to his job. Although, he often told people that he was a retired farmer because of his love of farming and his willingness to help anyone in need. He was a real joker – always telling anyone that would listen to a joke or two. More often
than not, the jokes were considered inappropriate, but everyone seemed to love them regardless. He will be missed by the hockey community in all of New Tecumseth and Bradford. He loved hockey – he was a coach, volunteer, and self-proclaimed scout.
In memory of William, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society registration # 118829803.
A celebration of life will be held at the family farm 5774 5th Line Tottenham from 1-4pm on July 23, 2023.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com.
Service
Celebration of Life
Family Farm
5774 5th Line Tottenham, Ontario
Sunday, July 23, 2022
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Bob Bernstein says
Willie was a very friendly, generous and kind man. He was very funloving and loved his family and Hockey! I met Willie through my work for the B. Bradford Rattlers. He never missed a game and we quikly became good friends. \he volunteered his time to the team and although we offered to pay him he absoutely refused to take a dime. I will miss him greatly and all the laughs we shared together and am greatful to have known him!
Sue & Greg Skawinski & Family says
We we all so sorry to hear of the loss – we echo the Bucci’s – great friend and neighbour – always smiling and offering a friendly hello.
Will miss you greatly, so sorry for your loss
Sue & Greg Skawinski and family
Violet Bromley says
My deepest condolences to the entire family. Willy was always ready to pitch in whenever needed and he will definitely be missed in the community. May you cherish your memories.
K Richards says
I met and got to know Willie through GMHL hockey. Willie was always on hand to greet our bus and exchange pleasantries and to wish us good luck. He will be remembered and missed by many. God Speed Willie.
K.Richards
Temiscaming Titans bus driver
Janice and Angelo Mancuso says
Please accept our sincere condolence to the whole family of Willie. fromThe Mancuso Family
Sandra Somerville says
I know it was a big shock to hear this unexpected news.
My thoughts are with Joanie, Lois and Richard and the entire family.
Rick and Karen Oldfield says
Our condolences to the Fleming family, wishing you peace and comfort at this difficult time.
Terry Sweet and family says
I’ll always have fond memories of Willy, salt of the earth, a kind, honest loving person always! Rest In Peace friend.
Charlotte Serrick ( Fleming) says
My sympathy to Debbie n family. Blessings to extended Fleming Family
Susan & Glenn Lawson says
Deb, Jenna, Stacy
Gladys, Joan, Lois
Sorry to hear of Willie’s passing. He will be missed and so will the occassional chats.
Our sincere condolence to all of you at this difficult time.
Elaine Pittman says
To Debbie and Family
So sorry to hear of Willie’s passing. My deepest sympathy to you and all the family. RIP Willie.
Byers family says
Stacy, Kylie and family.
So sorry to hear about the loss of your dad and grandpa.
Thinking about you guys during this difficult time.
George and Mary Milner says
Sending our sincere condolences to the Fleming Family at this sad time.
Wendy Dellhide and Robert Lange says
Our deepest sympathies to the family…xoxox
Bill Wray says
Deb, Stacy and Jenna
Sorry to learn about Willy.
His energy always amazed me.
He loved his hockey.
Can’t help but smile when I think of him
Bill
Murray and Margaret Crawley says
Lois and family
Sorry to hear of Bill passing we went to South Tec together.
R.I.P Bill
Dave Simpson and family. says
So sorry to hear of the passing of my good friend Willy,we carpooled together for a while and we always really looked forward to our coffees on the ride home,this kind of person is very rare indeed and will be missed greatly,sincere condolences go out to his family and his many,many friends,he will surely rest in peace.
Colleen Coady Rideout says
Deepest condolences. Willy was a gem! I first met Willy at the Tottenham Steam games. He hardly missed a game. We had many good chats and made many good memories watching the game. I feel blessed to have known him and made a new friend that always made me smile.
Randy and Donna Horan says
Debbie, Stacy, Jenna and Family
We are so sorry to hear of Willie’s passing. We have not seen him in some time but when Jenna was playing hockey and he was coaching we had many great times. He was sure a very proud Dad. He was great around all the players and they all really enjoyed him being part of their hockey experience. You are in our thought and prayers
RIP Willie
Randy and Donna Horan
TNT Minor Hockey
Bob Eagan says
Debbie and Family,
Another good man gone! I will miss our chats ~ Many years ago at the rink
and more recently when we would run into each other in town.
RIP Willie !
Bob Eagan
Ginny & Ivor Cathcart says
We are so very saddened to hear of Willie’s passing. Willie was a wonderful man who gave so much to his family and the community. It was always a pleasure to stop and chat with him. He was generous and you always felt happier after spending time with him. He truly was a genuine caring person whose heart was huge.
Adam and Lori Cadeau says
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
Jim and Shirley Hanrahan says
Thinking of the family at this sad time. It was always a pleasure to meet Willie. He always had a smile and enjoyed a conversation – we only just met him at Costco within the last couple of weeks and had a nice chat.
Hal & Madelyn Rutledge says
Dear Debbie, Stacy, Jenna and all the family
So sorry for your loss. Willie was a wonderful man, always smiling, friendly and ready to lend a hand. He will be remembered fondly by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Rhiannon McCarren says
Sending my condolences to Willy’s family. I had the pleasure of working with him at a farm a while back. He was always so cheerful, hard working, caring, and amazing to talk to! Always had a smile on his face and a way of brightening up your day! RIP
Sharlene Webber says
Joan I’m so sorry for your loss, sending my sincere condolences to you❤️
Evelyn Wadden says
So sorry to hear about Willy my sincere condolences to you all may you RIP Willy
Sandy Blackman says
So very sorry to hear of the passing Willie.
Such a likable man and enjoyed so many of his jokes. Always a smile and a laugh
Heartfelt Sympathy to all the Fleming Family
Bruce Vella says
Very sad to hear about Willie. Was always great to hear his voice at the arena . Will miss him.
Chris and Lisa McGuire says
Our deepest condolences to all of the family.
Bill & Sandy Clark says
Very sad to hear of Willie’s passing. He greeted everyone with a friendly smile, conversation and usually a joke or two. He was a very kind, genuine man who has left his family and friends with wonderful memories. Rest in peace neighbour.
Sincerest condolences,
Bill & Sandy Clark
Cindy Elmer says
Sending condolences and healing hugs to the Fleming family who have always been good neighbors and good friends to the Elmer family. May your memories of Billy bring peace to your hearts during this time of loss.
Cindy Elmer and family
Cathy and Brent Webb says
Brent and I are sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. We are thinking of you at this time.
Cathy and Brent
Les and Pauline love says
Sorry Debbie and family, our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Willy was always a pleasure to be around at the farm and at hockey. He will be missed as he was one of the few people that I can say that was not shy and very outgoing. I lived his sense of humour.
Gino & Wendy Bucci & Family says
Our deepest sympathy to the Fleming family. Willie was a great neighbour and regular fixture in the community. He was well liked and it seems like he knew everyone. Willie was always looking to lend a helping hand and had nothing but kind words, a real people person. RIP Willie, you will be truly missed.
The Bucci family
Pete, Joanne Duggan and family says
We are so sorry to hear about Bill’s passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Faye Elmer says
Deepest sympathies to the Fleming family on the passing of Willie. May fond memories comfort your hearts in the days ahead.
Jake and Danielle Hovius says
We always enjoyed watching hockey games with Willie. He will be missed
Bob and Evy Vienneau says
So sorry to hear of Willie’s passing. Our condolences to all the family
Kevin & Lori Hollingshead says
Our deepest condolences to the Fleming family. He was a fantastic man! He definitely was a pillar of the community! God bless and RIP.
Tom and Kathy Elmer says
We are so sorry to hear about Billy’s passing. The Fleming and Elmer families were farming neighbours, and I have known Billy since elementary school at SS No 6, Mount Pleasant (current site of Tecumseth South Public School). Every time I bumped into Billy, usually at Foodland or the Beeton Fair, he always had a cheerful smile and greeting.
Sending comforting energy to Debbie, Stacy, Jenna, and the Fleming Clan as you celebrate and remember Bill’s life.
marc ronan says
Willy… you were a joy and inspiration to our community for many years giving your time and character to all that helped our young sports families and children in general. Like your Mom your generous nature and wit will be missed forever. Condolences from the Ronan family
Janie gregg says
Dear Debbie, so sorry to hear of Willy’s passing. He was always smiling when I ran into him, and wanted to catch up on “what’s going on” in our lives. He was a good guy through and through. My thoughts are with you and your family in this difficult time.
Don and Erika Sulker says
So sorry to hear of Willys passing.Our sincere condolences to all your family
George Scott says
To Debbie, Jenna and Stacey
My best memories of Willie back go to my soccer days when I had the pleasure of coaching all star Jenna. I can’t imagine having a more supportive and enthusiastic assistant. And his pride for both girls shone brightly all the time.
He was also as generous a man with his time that I’ve ever met.
We’ll miss him!
George Scott & Family
Beth Wood says
Debbie and family.
Sorry about Willy He was a bright light after our fitness class He always offered help to others and to me. He will be missed
Jack & Mary McBride says
Sorry to hear that Willie is gone. Everyone who knew him liked him. He will be missed.
Mike & Cheryl Ronan says
We are so sorry to hear of Willie’s passing. He was an incredibly solid and good guy who always had a genuine concern for others.
RIP Willy… we will miss you. Uncle Bert is broken hearted.
Mike & Cheryl
Kay Watson Moir says
Love and prayers to the family-sorry to hear Will has passed away . We were neighbours and school mates for years.
Brian Lockhart says
I’m very sorry to hear of Willie’s passing. I knew him through hockey and had many conversations with him over the past ten or more years at the rink. He always knew what was going on in the leagues and with the game. Quite often I ran into him in town and we always stopped and had a chat about various things. I will certainly miss him.
Michele Tomlinson says
I have fond memories of Willy from when our kids played hockey together. Our deepest condolences The Tomlinson Family XO
Darlene Elford says
Dear Debbie & Family,
So Sorry to hear that Willie passed. He always had a smile & talked to me when I would run into him.
Take care,
Darlene Elford & Family
Keith and Jean Dale says
So sorry to hear this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. ❤️
Barry and Wendy English says
Bill was a great guy that would always give you a helping hand,our condolences to all the family in your time of loss. I met my husband 43 years ago at the Fleming farm corn roast. May you rip Willy you will be missed
Carol Perry says
My deepest sympathies to the family. I will miss Willy stories . Sorry for your loss Debbie
Velma Wace says
So sorry to hear of Willie passing. He was a great sportsman and often walked at the community centre. RIP.
Susan Craine says
My sincere condolences to the family on the loss of Bill. May he RIP❤️
pat boland says
So sorry for your loss willy was one of the good guys.
Ron and Gail Cadeau says
Debbie, Stacy and Jenna,
We are so sorry to hear of Willie’s passing. He was a great neighbour and friend. Always willing to lend a hand and share a laugh. Thoroughly enjoyed by our entire family as we spent many gatherings together.
Our thoughts our with your entire family.
Alberta Mason-Reynolds says
I am so sorry to hear about Willy! He was a great hard working many who will always be remembered in the community! My condolences to all of the family! RIP Willy!
Gord Robertson says
So sorry to hear of my long time assistant coach. He was always a pleasure to be with and was so proud of Jenna excelling against the boys. My condolences go to the family at this time.
Robin Pardoe-Bell says
Thinking of you all at this very sad time. The Fleming family has been in my life for more than 60 years. Sending love and hugs from Australia.
Love, Robin and family xxxx