It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of William (Bill) Stark Chalmers on June 25, 2025, at Matthews House Hospice in Alliston, Ontario, at the age of 89.
Beloved husband of Jane Chalmers (née Wylie), Bill was a devoted father to William (Sandra), and Alan, grandfather to William (Kaitlin), Hudson and Meghan (Kody) and great-grandfather to Oliver.
Bill was a man of many talents and interests. He was a musician, golfer, and successful businessman. He loved puzzles, cryptic crosswords and the New York Times Spelling Bee (regularly achieving the genius level). He was an avid sports fan, rooting on his beloved Blue Jays, Buffalo Bills and Rory McIlroy.
Bill will be remembered for his quick wit and good humour. Even in the last stages of his illness he was always ready with a joke for his support workers and nurses. He was a warm and charming man. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
The family would like to thank the excellent nurses and staff at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, and the dialysis department at Stevenson Memorial Hospital for the care they provided to Bill over the last few years. Particular thanks go to those at the Matthews House Hospice who worked so hard to ensure that his final days were as comfortable as possible. For those who wish, donations in Bill’s memory may be made to the Matthews House Hospice.
The family will receive friends at Rod Abrams Funeral Home 1666 Tottenham Rd., Tottenham 905-936-3477 on Sunday July 27, 2025 from 11:30am until time of Funeral Service in the chapel at 12pm. Reception to follow in the Funeral Home’s Cliffside Hall. Condolences and memories may be left for the family at www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com
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Memorial Visitation
Rod Abrams Funeral Home
1666 Tottenham Rd. Tottenham Ontario, L0G1W0
Sunday July 27, 2025
11:30am - 12:00pm
Memorial Service
Rod Abrams Funeral Home
1666 Tottenham Rd. Tottenham Ontario, L0G1W0
Sunday July 27, 202512:00pm
Rob and Gail Allen says
Please accept our deepest condolences for Bill. He will be in all our hearts forever. Bill was a great man. Always kind and understanding, and had such a wonderful sense of humour.
Rob and Gail Allen
Brent Miyanishi says
We send our condolences to the family and you are in our thoughts during this difficult time.
Brent & Vanessa
Bob and Doreen Willerton says
We will miss you dearly Billy.
RIP young man…❤️ So many great memories from the Pines…love you ❤️…
Bob and Doreen Willerton
Marg Lyons says
Dear Jane and family, Bruce and I are sad to hear of Bill’s passing. He was indeed a charming man, witty, and blessed with a great sense of humour. It was a pleasure to have known him when we lived at Tecumseth Pines. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Marg and Bruce Lyons
Geoff and Jean Fromow says
Our sincere condolences to Jane and her family. For many years we enjoyed Bill’s humour and was appreciative of his help to Tecumseth Pines. He was an amazing guy, Rest in peace, Bill.
Gavin Carroll says
I was saddened to hear of Uncle Bill’s passing. As the last of the Chalmers siblings, his passing is truly the end of an era. My condolences to Aunt Jane, Bill and Alan and their families.
Bruce Bridgeford says
Our sincere condolences to Jane & the extended family. Bill was an amazing guy ..always charming with a quick wit. Rest in peace, Bill.