Passed away surrounded by the love of his family, at Alexandra Hospital, Ingersoll on Wednesday October 19, 2016 at the age of 83 years. Much loved husband of Marie (nee Moulton) for 61 years. Beloved father of Karen (Steven) Albright, Lori (Al) Patton and Kim Howe. Very proud grandpa of Melissa, Brianne (Chad), Janelle, Amanda, Thomas, Brett, Kirstin, Jamie and Alex. Loving Papa“Farm” of Taylor, Merle, Dylan, Tristen, Taryn, Miller, Dakota, Maitland and Manders. Bill will be fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. Friends will be received at the McBEATH-DYNES FUNERAL HOME, 246 Thames Street South, Ingersoll on Friday from 6-9 pm. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday at 11 am. Interment to follow, Putnam Cemetery. Donations may be made in Bill’s memory to the Mount Elgin United Church.