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William (Bill) Robert Thompson
November 5, 1941 - March 2, 2015
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<div itemprop="description">THOMPSON, William (Bill) Robert (1941-2015)<br />Peacefully at Groves Memorial Community Hospital in Fergus, on Monday March 2, 2015 in his 74th year.<br />Bill is now reunited with his beloved wife, Ruth Martin (1989). Loving father of David (Fern) of Vancouver, BC and Rachel of Guelph. Proud grandfather of Lillianna.<br />Pre-deceased by his parents Robert C. Thompson (1950) and Catherine Celeste Helwig (1985), both of Mildmay. Survived by his brother John (Brenda) of Waterloo and nephews Bryan (Amy) of Waterloo and Rob of Fort McMurray, AB. Bill resided in Guelph for his entire adult life, originally working as a pressman prior to his establishing his own thriving enterprise, Royal Swatching Plus Inc. In his retirement, Bill resided<br />with his daughter, Rachel, and granddaughter, Lilli. He enjoyed family time watching great classic movies, eating pizza, drinking Pepsi and spending quieter time with the family pets, Maya and Spartacus all while listening to some good jazz. Bill proudly looked forward to seeing his son, David and daughter-in-law, Fern and hearing of their travels and studies. A particular highlight being their wedding, this past December, which he was able to attend and celebrate the union. Spending traditional holidays with the Martin family, and birthdays each Autumn with his brother, family was always paramount to Bill.<br />In Bill&rsquo;s memory (in lieu of flowers) donations would be appreciated to and gratefully received by the St. Joseph&rsquo;s Health Centre - Out &amp; About Programming, 100 Westmount Rd, Guelph, ON N1H 5H8, where Bill spent many happy afternoons participating in their dinner clubs and activities. Many thanks to the nurses, doctors and volunteers who provided attentive care through his illness and last days.<br />Family and friends are invited to celebrate Bill&rsquo;s life on March 17th, 3:00pm at Memory<br />Gardens, 2723 Victoria St. N., Breslau, ON<br /></div>