William “Bill” Parkin
Died: February 15, 2023 | Place: Parkwood Institute, London
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PARKIN, William “Bill” …
Peacefully at Parkwood Institute, London on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, William “Bill” Parkin passed away in his 99th year. Beloved husband of the late Jean (Merryfield) Parkin. Dear father of John Parkin and his late wife Rae, Shirley Parkin and Cindy Gentle and her partner Ian. Much loved grandfather of Lindsay and her husband Rob, Ainsleigh and her husband Morris, Vicary and her husband Mazen, Stuart and Samantha and great-grandchildren Addison, Evan, Owen, Nile, Blake, Rayan and Soran. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his sister Jean James and her husband Doug.
Bill was raised in Montreal where he met Jean, his lifelong partner. After returning from serving in the Navy during World War II, he worked for Northern Telecom until retirement. The family moved to London in 1960.
Bill and Jean were active members of the Telephone Pioneers for many years. Bill volunteered at the McCormick Home while Jean was there and for several years following her passing in 2004.
Friends and family are welcomed for visiting on Thursday, February 23, 2023, from 6-8 pm and 1 hour prior (10-11am) to the funeral service that will be conducted on Friday, February 24, 2023, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill’s memory may be made to the St. Joseph’s Veterans Care Program, PO Box 5777, STN B, London, ON N6A 4V2. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
Family and friends are invited to watch the funeral service live from the comfort of their homes, by visiting the AMG Funeral Home YouTube channel or our website and clicking on the YouTube logo
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Shirley, My condolences to you and your family on your father’s passing.
He will be dearly missed by you.
I’m so sorry to hear you all had to say goodbye to such a wonderful man. He had an incredible life filled with love, family and adventure. I hope to be half as lucky! All the best to each of you as you each begin to heal through the grief of this loss.
Kim and I wish to pass on our love to all the family . Kim has very very fond memories of your family in Centre st and we remember Jean and Bills visit with us ,in Sydney , whilst on one of their many cruises . A lovely man xx
Shirley, John, Cindy and families,
I am so sorry to read of the loss of your father and grandfather.
Although I hadn’t seen him for many years, I remember what a lovely man he was.
Heartfelt condolences to you all.
Dear Cindy and family. We are so sorry fir your loss. Our thoughts are with you. Hugs Marg and Albert.
Dear Shirley,
I am so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Dear John, Shirley and Cindy,
Marian and I are very sorry for the loss of your dad and we want to extend our sincere condolences to you and your families. John, I have many fond memories of Bill when we were growing up together as kids on Centre Street/Crescent. He always had a kind word and a smile whenever I came over to play or watch a hockey game with you. And I know that my parents always enjoyed getting together with your dad and mom. We’re thinking of you today and sending our love.
My wife and I, send our sincere condolences to DR. John Parkin and all his family.
May his soul rest in peace and may God grant the family confort.
This is a picture of Bill Tom Ron And Roy at my place in 2022 and we had a nice visit talking about old time at Nortel
Our deepest condolences to Bill’s family and friends. I think of Bill with the warmest of memories. He brought so much joy and smiles to McCormick Home as a family member and a volunteer. Today he is with his soulmate Jean and perhaps they are doing one more cruise together. RIP Bill
My sincere condolences to Bill’s family. Many great memories of him during our years at Nortel. A perfect gentleman with a great sense of humour.
Bill is remembered as a caring, compassionate man by all the staff and volunteers who got to know him at McCormick home. He expressed such love for his late wife and was so thoughtful of his family. He helped many staff and residents at the home over the many years he volunteered. Robert Campbell