William “Bill” Gilmour
Died: October 17, 2024 | Place: London, Ontario
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Service
Saturday, November 2, 2024
2:00 pm
A. Millard George Funeral Home
60 Ridout Street South
London, Ontario
N6C 3X1
Future Inurnment
Woodland Cemetery
London, Ontario
Obituary
GILMOUR, William “Bill”…
Peacefully at home, on Thursday, October 17, 2024, William “Bill” Gilmour passed away in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of the late Susan (nee McDonald) Gilmour (2007) for 52 wonderful years, Bill leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and service. He was the devoted father of Marg Hermann, Carole Gilmour, Tony Gilmour, and Michele Pegg and her husband Dave, all of London.
A proud grandfather, Bill cherished his time with his grandchildren Paul (Tanya), Krista, Jenny (Jarrett), Nathan (Kim), Damian (Andrea), Adrian and Lily, and was overjoyed to be a great-grandfather to Maiev, Maisie, Alexander, Athena, Rhea, Gray, Dräco, and Laughlin. Predeceased by his parents and all of his siblings, Bill will also be deeply missed by many nieces, nephews, family, friends, and neighbors both here and in Scotland.
Bill grew up in abject poverty but rose to become a formidable advocate for others, always standing up against injustice. During his long career at Ford, Bill was a proud member of the union, where he helped thousands of workers secure their rights. He carried the same passion for equality into his personal life, marching in rallies and standing in solidarity with those seeking fairness.
A lifelong athlete, Bill excelled in boxing and soccer, and his competitive spirit extended to table tennis and pickleball, though nothing came before his family. He was a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and his love for his family was unparalleled.
Bill’s passing leaves a void in the hearts of all who knew him. He will be remembered for his incredible storytelling, his kindness, and his passion for the world around him and those he loved and served. Cremation has taken place, and a memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 2 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, with future inurnment in Woodland Cemetery, London.
In memory of Bill, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1. Online condolences, memories, and photographs can be shared at www.amgfh.com
Click here to view Susan’s obituary https://amgfh.com/obituaries/119173/
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Bill will be missed …
He would not like to be called extraordinary, but that he was.
The legacy of a great man; that is seen within each member of his family.
His greatest gift to his family was a quiet acceptance of each person as they are, without judgement.
His guidance would come with questions, lively discussions, off the chart intelligence & sometimes just a head nod, but always with a twinkle in his blue eyes, and a tug of a smile.
His grandchildren have lost their hero!
Bill was an outstanding compassionate and unique man, and a wonderful father in law. We may not have agreed on everything in our spirited discussions over 5 decades, but Bill always had room in his heart for acceptance. He will be missed by all the people he touched and I will miss him dearly. God bless you Bill and after you get all the answers from the big guy go about organizing a pickleball tournament up there.
I had many great conversations with Bill whether it was about the work he did before retiring or his love of pickleball. He always had a great sense of humour and a smile to share.
A true gentleman. I enjoyed meeting and playing with Bill on the Pickleball Courts. He was quite the player, and always had a story to tell.