William J. (Will) Barnett

Died: March 9, 2015 | Place: London, Ontario

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BARNETT, William J. (Will)
Unexpectedly on Monday, March 9, 2015 William J. (Will) Barnett of London in his 56th year. Beloved husband of Deborah (Schaefer) Barnett. Dear father of son Ryan William and daughter Jessica Lynn. Also loved by his grandson Liam. Dear son of Bob and Doreen Barnett of London. Dear brother of Thom Barnett and uncle of Jessica Alexandra of London. Survived by his partner Kelly Brouwer and her son Cody. William will also be sadly missed by his large family of Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and his many friends and co-workers. A private family visitation was held in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, cremation has taken place.
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The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, May1st at the A. Milllard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. An open masonic service under the auspices of Centennial Lodge No. 684 A.F. & A.M. will be held in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London Friday, May 1st at 6:30 p.m. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at St. James Westminster Church, 115 Askin Street, London, ON. Interment of cremated remains in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to: The Organization for Bipolar Affective Disorders, 1019 – 7th Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2P 1A8. – OR – The Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation (for London Learning Centre), 453 Dufferin Avenue, London, ON N6B 1Z7. Online condolences, memories and photographs accepted at www.amgfh.com and William Barnett’s facebook page.

30 Comments

  1. Nancy Newman March 15, 2015 at 6:25 pm

    Dear Bob, Doreen, Thom, Debbie, Ryan, Jessica, Liam and Kelly; I’m so very sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. He was a wonderful man and a very good friend. I will always remember the fun times we had. He will be missed. Sending love to you all.
    Sincerely, Nancy

  2. Rev. Wendy Mencel March 15, 2015 at 10:47 pm

    Keeping your entire family in prayer at this time of great loss.

  3. Dave MacLeod March 16, 2015 at 8:03 am

    To the entire Barnett family
    Cheryl and I are very saddened to hear of Bill’s death. May the love and support of friends and family sustain your during this difficult time
    Dave

  4. Moe Dwyer March 16, 2015 at 8:07 am

    Hello : Debbie, Ryan, Jessica, my thoughts and prays are with you. William will always be remembered for being a thoughtful and caring friend.

    With Sadness

    Moe

  5. Tony & Dora Cooper March 16, 2015 at 8:12 am

    Sorry to hear of the passing of your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Bob and Doreen Barnett….Tony

  6. Pam Lewis March 16, 2015 at 10:00 am

    Dear Mr. & Mrs. Barnett, Thom and family,
    I was deeply saddened to hear of Bill’s passing last week. I have many fond childhood memories of growing up on Mountsfield Drive together. My thoughts and prayers are with you. With love, Pam.

  7. Angus Fraser March 16, 2015 at 12:14 pm

    Dear Bob and Doreen,
    I am so sorry to hear this sad news of young
    Bill’s passing
    May the Good Lord be with you at this time.
    Angus.

  8. Boyd & Cathy Acheson March 16, 2015 at 12:48 pm

    We are so saddened to hear of Bill’s passing. Our warmest thoughts & prayers go out, in healing, to all his loved ones.

  9. Walter Marcon March 16, 2015 at 3:05 pm

    Del and I are very saddened by this news. our thoughts are with your entire family. I will treasure the many great times we had together both professionally and personally.

  10. Charles & Ann Crow March 16, 2015 at 4:27 pm

    Bob and Doreen, Ann and I are still in Florida and to have learned of the passing of your Son Will has added to other disturbing news of one passing. Will, his parents and family will be remembered in our Prayers today and on Sunday in our adopted church in Florida. Please accept our most sincere condolences for you loss. Charles and Ann.

  11. Tim and Wendy Inch March 16, 2015 at 11:02 pm

    Bob, Doreen, Debbie, Ryan, Jess, Thom, Jessica, Kelly – it is with such a heavy heart that I write to you all now to express our deepest sympathy in this most difficult time. Bill was always such a wonderful and true friend to us and the many times that we spent with him – the fun times, the good times, in business and in pleasure -will be treasured and remembered always. God Bless you All. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.

  12. Paul & Pat Jancsar March 17, 2015 at 9:15 am

    Bob, Doreen, Thom, Debbie & family
    We just heard of your families loss with Bill’s passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
    Paul & Pat Jancsar

  13. Norma Clare March 17, 2015 at 10:00 am

    Bob and Doreen –
    Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your son. We are truly sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. A note will follow. Sincerely,
    Bill and Norma Clare

  14. John & Ginny Ehlen March 17, 2015 at 11:41 am

    Bob, Debbie, family and friends,
    Our deepest condolences and thoughts and prayers to all of Bill’s family and friends. Ginny and I enjoyed many fun times with Bill during Honeywell and HARDI conferences and other Industry events. He would give the shirt off his back to friends and he literally did once when I complemented him on a nice looking sweater Bill was wearing. When we left the meeting a couple days later, he gave me the sweater and said it would look better on me that him. 🙂 What a great guy Bill was. We will miss him and we know he is in a better place. Love to you all. John and Ginny Ehlen

  15. Walt Cherwaty March 17, 2015 at 1:50 pm

    Saddened to learn of Bill’s passing .Yet another great guy from Greenhills . Always enjoyed playing and chatting with Bill years ago it seems . Trust your great memories will sustain you in your loss .

  16. Ellie and Paul Little March 17, 2015 at 4:47 pm

    Dear Doreen, Bob and Family our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of your loss. May God bless you and yours. Keep strong! Ellie and Paul

  17. ben and rita veel March 17, 2015 at 5:54 pm

    Dear Doreen and Bob.
    Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
    William saw and recorded the most beautiful Port Stanley sunset. We will think of him often.
    .Love and strength to you and your family. Ben and Rita Veel.

  18. Kenneth Anderson March 17, 2015 at 5:57 pm

    Dear Bob, Doreen, Ryan, Jessica, Thom, and Deb:
    It is with shock and great sadness that Mary Lou and I read of Bill’s death. Over these many years, though Junior Youth groups at St. James Westminster, and Confirmation classes, and personal visits and lunches, I feel a bond and a closeness.
    Please accept my deepest symphathy. (Sorry I’ m not passing on condolences more personally but we are spending a month in the small Caribbean island of Bequia).
    Blessings, and in friendship,
    Ken Anderson

  19. Howard Wright March 18, 2015 at 6:32 am

    Dear Doreen and Bob.
    I cannot imagine the pain of losing one of your children. Your family, friends and faith will support you at this difficult time.
    Spark

  20. Walter Libby March 18, 2015 at 9:04 am

    Our sincere condolences to the Barnett family, our thoughts are with you all.
    We were all lucky enough to meet with, work with, and have enjoyed many great times with Bill.
    Walter Sr, Walter Jr. and Gordon Libby

  21. Reid & Pat Heffernan March 18, 2015 at 5:10 pm

    Deb, Ryan, Jessica and family
    It was with great sadness that we learned, while away, that Bill had passed.
    We ll always remember the good times we enjoyed as neighbours and friends.
    Our sincere condolences to the Barnett family.

  22. James Dodd March 18, 2015 at 5:31 pm

    So sad for you Bob and Doreen. One can never reconcile the loss of one’s own.

  23. John and Pat Wigle March 18, 2015 at 7:58 pm

    Dear Bob and Doreen,
    We are saddened to learn of the tragic loss of your son Bill. With our heartfelt sympathy.

  24. Noel and Rita Martin March 19, 2015 at 9:02 am

    Dear Doreen and Bob,
    Rita and I were so saddened to learn of the death of your son William. Our deepest sympathy to you and your Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
    God bless,
    Noel and Rita

  25. Drew & Linda Keirstead March 19, 2015 at 2:55 pm

    Bob and Doreen, Debbie and family, Kelly
    Linda and I were very sad to hear about Bill. Although we haven’t been in touch for the past few years, there are many years of fond memories. Business and conventions, good food and conversation and great golf games (on Bill’s part). We will remember him fondly. Our best to all his family

  26. Mark Greene March 23, 2015 at 6:44 pm

    I was shocked and saddened to hear about Bill’s death. I have many fond memories of our times together at various conventions around the US, with all the Barnetts and other multi generation hvac business owners. My condolences to his family.

  27. Steve Joyce March 24, 2015 at 10:56 am

    I’ve known Bill since kindergarten,and I’m deeply saddened to hear of his passing.
    My sincerest condolences go out to his entire family!
    Steve Joyce
    Qingdao,China

  28. Julie Rynen (Cathie's friend) April 27, 2015 at 2:50 pm

    I wanted to express my condolences at the loss of Bill. I have many fond memories of spending some time with Bill at the cottage. We was a wonderful guy, full of life and a pleasure to know. My prayers are with you at this difficult time

  29. Connie Wilbee April 30, 2015 at 7:23 pm

    I am so sorry for your loss.Life does go on but it is so different,Try to be out among people it can help sometimes. Fond Regards Connie Wilbee

  30. Samantha & Brian Wallace May 1, 2015 at 1:01 pm

    Our prayers and thoughts are for the family.

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