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  • Peter Wilson lit a candle on 07/29/2009:
    "As small cousins with older brothers during the second world war my Cousin Billy and me build up a bond of love and friendship which never left us although we spent many years apart. When we met in 2002 after over 40 years it was as though we have seen each other the previous day, such was our relationship. I send our deepest sympathy to Judy and their family and thank them for the care and affection they shown Billy during his long and dreadful illness. Bills mum and my mum were extremly close as sisters and the example they showed in teaching their children to be nice people served Billy well all his life. The world is a little poorer for his passing and I feel a part of me has gone. R>I P Cousin Billy."

About him

William Dawson

William Dawson

Born: November 15th, 1936

Passed on: July 26th, 2009

William "Bill" Henry Dawson

Loving, devoted Husband to Judi and Father to Anita and Kyle; Bill has always been a “pillar” of strength to his family and we will miss him dearly...

Born in Sutton-In-Craven in Yorkshire, U.K. on November 15, 1936, Bill passed away peacefully with his family at his side on July 26, 2009 at his home in Ladner, B.C..
Bill immigrated to Canada in 1968 and spent most of his professional career teaching at Prince of Wales Secondary school in Vancouver. An avid tennis player, Bill coached the P.W. tennis team to numerous Provincial Championships.
Upon retirement in 1999, Bill continued to play tennis weekly and settled into “farm life” caring for the horses and became affectionately known as “Farmer Bill”.
Bill will be greatly missed by his wife of 39 years, Judi, his daughter, Anita (Rick), his son, Kyle (Natacha), new granddaughter, Danika, In-Laws, Keith and Eleanor Mather, his brother, Geoffrey (Barbara), his sister, Anita (Les), his nieces, nephews and their children.  Predeceased by his parents, Wilfred and Peggy, older brother, David and nephews, Ian and Adrian.
 Our family wishes to extend our deepest thanks to all of our Relatives and Friends that have supported Bill during his illness.  
Special thanks to the amazing Delta Home Support Team, Nurses and Doctors for the compassion and support they have shown throughout Bill’s fight against cancer.
Please visit and share your memories of Bill at www.billdawson.inmemoriam.ca.
In lieu of flowers, please donate in Bill’s name to the Pacific Riding for Developing Abilities, www.prda.ca.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Bill’s farm on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 from 3pm to 6pm.