William “Bill” Carey
Died: February 21, 2025 | Place: London, Ontario
Services
Visitation
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
12-1 pm
West Park Church
955 Gainsborough Road, London, ON
N6G 5C9
Celebration of Life
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
1 pm
West Park Church
955 Gainsborough Road, London, ON
N6G 5C9
Interment
Private family interment has taken place at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London
Obituary
CAREY, William (Bill) James…
July 1934-February 2025
Peacefully at home in London, ON, with the love of his family, Bill went to be with Jesus on February 21st, 2025, in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Helen Carey. Predeceased by his dear wife of 51 years Gladys Carey. Cherished father of Alicia (Rob) Phelps, David (Alison) Carey, and Grace (Scott) Bull. Dear stepfather of Lorraine (Jim) Drennan and Brian (Christine) Dancy. Also survived by his grandchildren Courtney, Nicole (Conor), Noelle, Ryan and Matthew who adored their “Bup.” He is re-united with his grandson Zachary Bull. Loving brother of Carol (the late Gerry) and stepsister Nancy Brock.
Bill was born in Philadelphia and moved to London at age 14. He had a rewarding career as a dedicated elementary school teacher, VP and Principal. Many of his students kept in touch reminding Bill of his positive influence as a mentor and friend. Faith and Family always came first. In retirement he enjoyed travel, sports, acting, music and church activities.
A family burial has taken place at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Visitation will be held at West Park Church, 955 Gainsborough Road, London, ON, N6G 5C9, on Tuesday, March 11th, 2025, from 12-1pm. The Celebration of Life will follow at 1pm. Donations can be made to Tyndale University or Heritage College and Seminary. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
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Bill, along with his dear wife, Helen, were incredibly kind and supportive during my late husband’s cancer journey. I shall also remember Bill for his insightful contributions to our discussion group after the Westview church services. Bill had a deep love for Jesus and participated, with Helen’s help, in our church prayer zoom. He is now enjoying the wonders of heaven and meeting Jesus face to face.
My love and prayers are extended to Helen and all the family as they and all their friends, including myself, grieve Bill’s loss.
Dear Alicia, David and Grace, The news of your dad’s passing was very difficult for me. Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your dad, who was in a lot of ways a mentor and friend to me. When I look back at my early years of life, I think in many ways, our families grew up alongside yours and we had so much fun together, because usually your dad was initiating some fun adventure, sport or game that we would all enjoy together. I have so many fond memories of him that usually involved much laughter, but with a mix of some spiritual pearls of wisdom along the way. He took a real interest in people and was someone I respected. I remember him being a close friend of my dad and though their personalities were nothing alike, they had a lasting Christian friendship, that I came to realize was very special. In fact, it made him the perfect candidate to ask if he would walk me down the aisle, when I got married (since my dad was already in heaven). I will never forget that he made me laugh that day too. He was definitely an amazing man and lived life to the fullest. He will be missed by many, but we can take heart in knowing he is now at peace and God has called him home.
Bill Carey is one of my hero’s of the faith from my earliest memories as a young guy attending Wortley Baptist Church. Bill was often a greeter on Sunday mornings, standing at the back entrance to the church and warmly welcoming everyone who came in from the parking lot. We always had a nice chat and that personal interest in me continued till my 20’s. But we had another connection. My Dad’s best friend from his youth at the Gowan’s Home for missionary kids in Fergus was Walter Dancy, brother to Gladys and husband to dear Helen. I’m sorry for your loss, all of you, yet I am confident of Bill’s eternal place in heaven because he believed in the saving grace of Jesus Christ and lived out his life accordingly. Bill was a wonderful man, and real solid example of a Christian leader in his life, his work and his love for all of you.
I met Bill when I was still in Med School at Western. Over the years our families shared a close relationship; cottage visits, dinner of the month for 35 years, partnership in a farm, and floor hockey using the gyms at Bill’s schools, Bill was devoted to his family and his work. My deepest condolences’ to Helen, Alicia, Grace, David and the rest of the family.
Dear Carey Family:
I have so many happy memories of a childhood that included “Uncle Bill”. Like Mary (Rowe) so eloquently captured, your Dad was the original “FunMeister”! Looking back as an adult, I realize there was always a lesson and a purpose in every fun activity. Running and sports games encouraged fitness, memory games encouraged thinking and logic and eating games… well, they were just fun!
Our parents were great friends and I cherish the years they had together raising us and doing the Lord’s work in every aspect of their lives.
Dan and I send our deepest condolences to you and dear Helen.
Bill Carey was my Principal at Woodland Heights when I first returned to London to teach. He became both a friend and a mentor over time. He was a very popular and fair Principal . We all respected Bill and knew he valued his staff. Bill was fun and quick with a witty response. He loved his Church and famiy and now we know he is singing Hallelujahs along with a few of his favorite operettas from Gilbert and Sullivan! A good teacher is a sturdy bridge that students cross over to go forward in life and Bill Carey was one of the best teachers’ I have had the privilege to work with. My condolences to the families. Bill Carey was a very special person to many and he will be missed but never forgotten.
Bill Carey was always in our lives or awareness in some form or another and Mary Rowe captured it well. Growing up in Wortley and friends with my parents, he took an interest in our family of five kids and gave me one of the best gifts – a chance to go riding in the winter at a friend’s farm several times. Riding was a highlight for me and probably most of my siblings, and this was such a kind gesture on his part when he was already a busy professional and family man. I’m so glad I saw him at my dad’s funeral in London in 2017. Bill referred me to one of his friend’s in England when he knew I was planning a backpacking journey to Europe and Israel on my own in my twenties after university. I’m sure he was providing much relief for my dad who wasn’t thrilled at my plans for solo adventure. I connected with a very kind man and his kids and friends in London, was picked up at Heathrow, was given carte blanche to their home but more important to their friendship at that point in time which was meaningful. I didn’t know he was ill and had been thinking about him the day he left this earth for some reason. So I send my condolences to his kids, grandchildren and spouse.
Helen – what a joyous man committed to Heaven!! Bill was my/our Sunday School teacher and Wortley Baptist Church co-choir member. God picked Bill as a marriage partner for you!
To Alicia and family. Heartfelt condolences for your loss. Hopefully you will find comfort in the warm blessings and memories from the service today and forward.
I have fond memories of Bill Carey as my grade 5 teacher at Wortley Public School in 1957-58. He was a friend of my older brother Tom, as they had gone to school together, and they had the same unconventional teaching methods. One day, Bill stood on his head in front of the class to illustrate equilibrium. I had pigtails that year, and Bill would give them a good-natured yank as he walked by my desk. He also told us his “love story”, that he and Gladys wanted to marry, but she was committed to being a missionary. She was unable to carry this through for health reasons, so they were free to marry. Bill told us the story to share his belief that all things work together for good for those who love God.