Avis de décès de William Biggs

BIGGS, William "Bill" Emerson In loving memory of William "Bill" Emerson Biggs, 70 years, who passed away after fighting his disease with strength and dignity, an inspiration to all who knew and loved him, Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at the Sudbury Regional Hospital-Laurentian Site. Bill built the French River Trading Post with his parents in 1956. Since then it has grown with the help of family members, into a well-known business on Hwy. 69. Bill will be sadly missed by all staff members & business associates. He was an extremely ethical & fair business man. He devoted many years to working with Tourism associations, helping to promote Tourism in the North. The most important aspect of his life, however was his family & he spent all of his free time teaching them about the enjoyment of the outdoors & how to get the most out of life. Bill was very active and dedicated to his community serving as a Past President of the Noelville Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of Tourism Ontario, Vice President of Rainbow Country, French River Resorts Association and N.O.T.O. Beloved husband of Diane "Di" (Daniels) Biggs of RR#2, Alban. Loving father of Ted (partner Christine Fisher) of Toronto and Tracey of Bracebridge. Cherished grandfather of Jessica. Dear son of Lorne and Edith Biggs both predeceased. Resting at the JACKSON AND BARNARD FUNERAL HOME, 233 Larch St., Sudbury. (Friends may call 12 noon to 3 pm or 5 pm to 7 pm Friday only). Private Family Memorial Service and Celebration of Bill's Life will be held at the Biggs Residence on French River (by invitation only), Monday, August 30, 2004. Cremation at the Park Lawn Crematorium. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Northern Cancer Research Fund would be appreciated. 8/26/2004- ID4665115 - Sudbury Star