Bill Hall, passed away peacefully at his home in Tottenham on Sunday February 12,2023, at the age of 94, surrounded by those he cherished. He was the loving husbandof wife Neta to whom he was married to for 58 years; Father to Billy (late Sandy),Norman (Laurie-Anne), Son-in-Law Todd and his doting Daughter and biggest fan, Connie.
Bill worked much of his adult years in the produce department at Loblaws Supermarkets. He kept in touch with many of his former colleagues and was very proud to have worked there. At the tender age of 11, his Father passed and his Mother took the boys on holiday to Shadow Lake. The lure of this Lake draws many to return. He then purchased a cottage on the Lake followed by a Summer Resort he named ‘Shadow Lake Cottages’ (formerly known as ‘Gold Rock’) with his Brother-in-Law, Jimmy, wife Neta, and Daughter Connie in tow. Shadow Lake was the only place in the entire world that Bill ever had any desire to travel to. This was his place of solitude, puttering, fishing and chatting with neighbours who became life-long friends. Bill was a humorous, kind, polite and caring man who touched so many. The well-being of all peoples mattered to him. Family, friends and even mere acquaintances felt that they were always ‘important’ when chatting with Bill. Many, whom he (informally) mentored, referred to him as their “2nd Dad” and his many Nieces and Nephews, loved their “Uncle Bill”. His later new-found roles and titles of Grandpa, Great Grandpa, and Poppy were something he could never keep straight when having to recite them, but certainly ever so much, delighted in.
As Bill’s cognitive abilities began to decline, those who knew him best, supported him in caring and unconditional ways. Anyone who could still make connection with him experienced feelings that were magical. Having outlived an ‘artificial’ heart valve by 4 years, one could say he was on borrowed time. Bill never took time for granted (nor did he even take naps!). He will be forever missed by so many.
Special thanks to his Caregivers Martha and Adriana, the PSW’s at St. Elizabeth, Community Care Nurses, First Responders as well as Rod & Laura at Abrams. Their professionalism, patience, empathy, care and kindness, was second to none. As Bill laid down to sleep, be rest assured he would have been “God blessing you all”.
His wishes were private cremation followed by a Celebration of Life (to be further announced). Bill didn’t want “folks to visit him if and when they were sad” (his words). His final resting will be very close to Shadow Lake.
Condolences may be offered at Rod Abrams Funeral Home, Tottenham. Donations to the Alzheimers Society and/or the Heart & Stroke Foundation are appreciated.
Service
Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Wayne and Jo-Anne Lawrence says
Aunt Neta, Connie, Todd and Family
So sad to hear of the loss of dear sweet “Uncle Bill”.
Both of us have memories of Uncle Bill , Aunt Neta and family time at Shadow Lake and the kindness that was always shown to us, even as crazy teenagers!
Wayne says he will always remember the “cases of chips at Christmas”
Our thoughts are with you all and we are sending our love
Love Wayne and Jo-Anne and family xo
Martha Vidot says
My deepest condolences to Connie and the entire family. Being a Caregiver to Mr Bill was a blessing to me and I will forever miss him.Had a big heart, so kind and so appreciative of everything..
May his soul rest in eternal peace.
With love,
Martha vidot and family.
Richard and Marian Kennedy says
We spent many happy times with Bill and Neta over the years, lots of laughs and meals and of course coffee at Walmart with Bill. He always waited for Dick to change the time on his clock in the SUV when the time changed !!!! He will be missed by many, we lost contact when they moved to their new place, Rest in Peace Bill.
Darrell Taylor says
This obituary describes Bill to a T. We got to know Bill quite well in our 10 year residency in Ontario. Had several trips to his beloved Shadow lake and many visits at the household. He had a great sense of humour, great at telling yarns and cared about all around him. Sincere condolences to Neta, Connie and Tood. May you find comfort knowing he is resting peacefully.
ROBERT W. AMBROSE says
My deepest condolences to Neta (Mrs. Hall to me), Connie, Todd and family!
I first meet Halls in the mid 60’s when they purchased the cottage next to ours on Birch Point.
We quickly became friends and I was always made welcome at their cottage. Bill (Mr. Hall to me) was always there to lend a helping hand and enjoyed playing horse shoes. Many nights we went trolling for fish on the lake from one end to the other and usually stopped at Gold Rock for refreshments.
You will always be in my thoughts rest in peace my special friend!
Dustin Clarke says
Very sorry for your loss. I was one of the very lucky people that spent time with Uncle Bill at Shadow Lake as a youngster. He was always joking around with me, making me laugh and teaching me tricks to show my friends. He will be missed dearly by many am I sure. RIP
Josephine Camilleri says
Uncle Bill was such a huge part of my childhood from taking me skating every Saturday with Connie in the winter, to wonderful summers up at the cottage. He taught me how to fish, let me work behind the counter at the resort and even introduced me to my first Big Mac. There were countless Sunday dinners with the six of us and so much laughter whenever we were all together. Aunt Neta, Connie and Todd I know life will never be the same without him, but what I have learned is that our loved ones never really leave us – they are beside us everyday just in a different form- so look for the signs that he will be sending you. I know for sure mom and dad were front and centre to meet him and share a few laughs. Uncle Bill was such a gentle, patient, kind and considerate man and my parents and I loved him very much. My love, thoughts and prayers are with Uncle Bill and all of you.
Much love
Josephine
Sharon McLean says
My condolences to the Hall families at this sad time. I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of your loved one Bill was a kind and gentle soul in which I had the pleasure to meet, he always made you feel welcomed whenever he was around. Rest easy Bill.
Sharon McLean & Family
Doreen Lewis says
Sending my condolences to the family’s may God bless you all rest in peace Bill you were a gentleman.
Valerie Rodrigues says
Bill was a very kind and caring person. I will always remember him with my son Shayne pushing him on the swings. He loved Shayne.
My thoughts and prayers go to Neda and Connie. RIP
Valerie Rodrigues (Pilgrim)
Lisa and Gary Bursey says
Uncle Bill my heart aches to hear this sad news of your passing. You were like a father to me growing up and treated me as your own daughter. I have so so many beautiful memories from my childhood being at the cottage at Shadow Lake every summer I will cherish them forever! My thoughts are with you Aunt Neta and Connie. Love you guys! Big Hugs sent to you both! xoxo
Willie and Alan Loder says
Dear Neta, Connie, Todd and family members.
Sending our deepest condolences on the passing of your dear Bill. Keeping you in our prayers, know that he is now at peace. Hugs to you all. ❤️❤️
Laverne (Brake) Baldwin says
Neta & family
Sorry to hear of Bills passing, sending my sincere condolences to you. Cherish all your fond memories as I sure you have many.
Laverne
( Nora & Franks daughter)
Craig and Alicia Payne says
Our heart felt condolences to Aunt Neta and cousin Connie on the passing of Uncle Bill.
BarryMagdalena Payne and family says
Our hearts and prayers go out to Aunt Neta and family, though time and space got between us seeing each other and following each others lives.
I can certainly say many of most cherished memories involved Uncle Bill and his humour while enjoying my times at Shadow Lake cottages.
He was amazing man, and person, and will always be remembered fondly by me.
Barry Payne and family
Waneta Dennis says
I have many fond memories of Uncle Bill from being the MC at my wedding, of camping at Shadow Lake and beyond. My heartfelt condolences to my Aunt Neta and Connie and Todd and family. Sending you all much love.
Steven Hall says
My condolences go out to Bill’s family on his passing.
I am sure his brother (Clifford) my Father. Will be welcoming Bill with open arm’s and lots of stories to catch up on.
Regards,
Steven Hall
Ryan oakes says
My sincere condolences go out to Connie and Todd and family. Bill Hall sounded like an outstanding man, 94. Wow,. I hope we all get to live to a great age as he did.
Yours Truly
Ryan Oakes Tilden Lake.
Pauline McAuley says
It is so hard to write these words, but so necessary for me to say. I loved Bill like a father, because he often gave me the kind of guidance and love that my own father gave. Both Linzi and I were ‘family’ to ‘uncle Bill and Aunt Neta’; first they took me under their care and later embraced Linzi as their own. We spent some of the best and most memorable times of our lives especially at Shadow Lake with all three of you.
Neta, Connie and Todd, I wish we could be there in person to pay tribute to your amazing Dad and Husband and ‘fadder’ – and will do so when I see you again.
Please accept our most sincere condolences across the miles on your great loss until we can be together again.