Obituary of Bill Hooper

HOOPER: A. William Bill A resident of Chatham, Bill Hooper passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at Parkwood Hospital in London, at the age of 55. Born in Chatham, Son of the late Cecil & Hazel (Reath) Bodkins. Bill is greatly missed by his beloved wife of 36 years, Debbie (Coles) Hooper. Loving father of Bill & Natalie Hooper, Christopher Hooper, and Rob & Kristal Hooper, all of Chatham. Proud grandfather of 8. Dear brother of Barb & John Howson, Wayne & Janet Hooper, and Penny Taylor. Bill is remembered by Diane Hooper, Wayne Coles, Ron & Pat Coles, Janet &Fred Blundell, and Bill Coles. Predeceased by his brothers Fred and Larry Hooper, his sister Nancy Wathier, his parents in-law Audrey & Don Coles, and his brother in-law Chuck Coles. Bill will be sadly missed by many and always remembered as an avid Toronto Maple Leafs fan. Please join Bill’s family as they receive friends at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair St., on Sunday, May 1, 2011 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. & 7:00-9:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, May 2, at the Funeral Home. Donations made in memory of Bill to the Heart & Stroke Foundation are welcomed and appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com McKinlay Funeral Home 459 St. Clair Street Chatham, Ontario 519-351-2040