WILLIAM FRANCIS DEARDEN 15 May 1929 - 10 April 2014 Passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Joseph Brant Hospital, Burlington. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy "Dot" (October 18, 2012). Loving father of Marie (Patrick), Deidre (the late Bob), Bill (Sharon), James (Patricia) and Peter (Liana). Cherished grandfather adored by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be lovingly remembered by his nieces, nephews and their families. Friends and family may call at the DODSWORTH & BROWN FUNERAL HOME, BURLINGTON CHAPEL, 2241 New Street (at Drury Lane), Burlington, 905-637-5233 on Thursday, April 17, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Burlington Memorial Gardens, 3353 Guelph Line, Burlington. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Carpenter Hospice would be appreciated. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.dbburlington.ca