William Banting Allison “Bill”, after a brief illness, passed away in Thedford on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at the age of 87. He is now the guest of honour at Haskett Funeral Home, Lucan. Bill is survived by his cherished companion Sylvia Laberee. Loving father of Debra Allison Stewart (Brian), and James Allison (Sharon). Proud grandpa of Jacob; Eva-Marie, and Nolan. Missed by his step-son Darren Laberee and his wife Megan and their girls Emily and Charlotte, and step son the of late Bryce Labree, and his children Mark, Ashton and Nathan and his grand daughter Aubree. Dear brother of Edward Allison. Fondly remembered by Maxine Allison. Predeceased by his parents Jake and Eva (Morgan) Allison, and his sister Marlene.
Bill was Past Master of the Ailsa Craig Masonic Lodge and a member for over 66 years and was a member of London Mocha Temple. He was the accomplished owner/operator of Allison Excavating of McGillivray for 15 years, then moved to New Brunswick where he established the first pet cemetery and crematorium and expanded his business to Maine, USA. Bill enjoyed restoring antique tractors, participating in tractor pulls, and if he wasn’t fiddling with a tractor, he could be found on the lake trying to catch a fish.
The guest of honour will receive friends and family at Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, LUCAN on Sunday afternoon from 2 – 4 PM. Due to Provincial COVID-19 restrictions, each person must RSVP for the visitation, please click “Register Now” below to register.
Bill’s graveside service will be held at St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye on Monday, August 9th at 11 AM with Rev. Jim Haupt officiating. Due to Provincial COVID-19 restrictions, each person must RSVP for the service, please click “Register Now” below to register.
The family invites you to join with them from the comfort of your home. Stream the service live or at your convenience by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh.
After many years of fussing with flowers in the pet cemetery, Bill has requested you can make a donation in his memory to Lions Foundation of Canada – Dog Guides, or VON – Sarnia Lambton, rather than sending flowers.
Special thanks to Bayshore Nursing Staff, Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) – Erie St. Clair District, Dr. M. Wagner and staff at the Ailsa Craig Medical Clinic, and Home and Community Care Support Services, Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, and McIntyre Pharmacy, Parkhill.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Pat Morgan.
So Sorry Sylvia. Just read about Bills passing. I have a lot of nice memories of you and Bill in the short time I knew you. My thoughts are with you. Pat.
Rudi Engel
Debra, Brian, Jake & Family,
We’re so very sorry for your loss. You are very much in our thoughts.
Rudi & Maggie
Gerry and Barb Haumann
We are very saddened today to hear of Bill’s passing. He worked with Gerry when building homes and then we visited him and Sylvia in Woodstock, NB a few years ago. Thinking of your whole family at this sad time.
Julie Wright-Bullock
Sylvia, Deb, Jim and families – I was saddened to hear of Bill’s passing. Deepest condolences to you all, I know he will be missed.
MARY AND ED PEMBLETON
SYLVIA AND ALLISON FAMILIES WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, SENT WITH WARM THOUGHTSvia
Marjorie Harris
My thoughts and prayers are with you Sylvia at this difficult time
Janet Prout
Deb & Jim and families
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. You are in my thoughts and my heart at this sad time.
Janet
Ida Bice
My sincere condolence to you Sylvia and family – he will be at peace now
Vickie Gallant
Debbie
I never meet your Dad, but I can tell how wonderful he must have been just by knowing you. All my love in this hard time.
Vickie Gallant
BRYCE GALLAGHER
We are so sorry to hear of about the passing of Uncle Bill. I have found memories of working with him and his excavation company as well as feed time in the barn. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
The Gallaghers
Dick & Nellie
So truely sorry,Syl to hear of Bill’s passing. So many happy memories of you both and the times spent together in Fla. May you be comforted by his memory and may his soul rest in peace.
Ruth Stairs
My deepest condolences to you Sylvia and family. so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Hope you are doing well. Sending my Hugs and prayers to you.Hugs, Ruth Stairs Fosterville,NB.
Wendy Pearson
Life at the lake is not the same with you gone, I will carry on, sorely missed, and never forgotten, see you in heaven, hugs to Syl.
Megan
It is with heavy hearts that we acknowledge Bill’s passing and with hearts filled with light as we remember him. The times we spent with you both here in Victoria are forever a part of each of us. With so much love, Darren, Megan, Emily, Charlotte and Frankie
MACHELLE MILLIGAN
I did not know Bill well, but I thank him from the bottom of my heart for providing me with a best friend Debbie (his Daughter). I am sure Bill was so proud of his children as he should be. Bill, thank you again and again. Jake and Brian (together with Deb) have filled my heart with what some would call home. Truly, Deb is a gift from heaven. I know Bill you will continue to watch over them and use those angel wings to lift them up in this difficult time. Thinking of you all. Love always
Liz Moorcroft
Liz Moorcroft Sylvia,family &friends. Sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Anne Lazzell
Sylvia and Blue Bill’s family, Cherish the memories and may Bill RIP Love and Hugs!
Matt & Janet Clarke & family
Jim, Sharon & family
So sorry for the loss of your father and grandfather.
Doug Whiteford
So sorry Sylvia to hear of Bill’s passing! I will miss him dropping in with his tractor projects and hearing his stories of his past adventures! Thinking of you! Doug Whiteford
Carmen & David Jones
Dear Deb, Jim and families,
What a great tribute to your dad! My condolences to you all.
Carmen (Elaine Edwards) Jones
David & Wanda Insell
We were sad to hear about uncle Bill’s passing but know he’s at peace and in a good place. We’re glad we had the opportunity to visit with him before he passed. It was such a good day. May the memories of him and the love of your family and friends bring you comfort at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hugs to all.
Connie Gayler
My deepest sympathies Sylvia. I will miss Bill’s smile and the twinkle in his eyes as he walk the arena. Always funny and ready to make me laugh. He was determined to do it all. He will be missed very much. God bless you
Eileen Scott
Sincere condolences Sylvia and family in the loss of Bill. Eric and Eileen Scott
Garry glenn
So sorry for your loss Sylvia. Bill will truly be missed by the Thedford Seniors and card players at the Thedford Village Complex.
Judy And Stephen Wood
Sorry to see if Bills passing. He will always be part of First Eel River Lake, NB. Hug Syliva and family. Oxxo
Anne & Allan McInnis
Our sincere condolences,
Sylvia. Bill will be missed by us all!
Helga Alcorn and Hans Nibourg
Our heartfelt condolences to Sylvia and Debra on the passing of Bill. He was a very gracious and outgoing man. He will always be Mr Bill to me. So many fond memories to cherish of our visits in New Brunswick and Thedford. Godspeed Bill til we meet again.
Hans and Helga
Barbara Graham
Very sorry to hear of Bills passing.
Eric Gerber
To all members of Bill’s family.
Sorry to hear of your loss.
We have good memories of Bill when we first moved to Brinsley.
He was always very helpful and friendly
Sending our condolences
Sue and Eric
Barry Medlock
Sylvia and Family,
We send our most sincere condolences.
Bill will be remembered by many people for his kind and friendly spirit.
Barry and Bonnie Medlock
Valerie Morrell
Sylvia, so sorry to learn of your loss! It’s the hardest thing we have to do, a club we didn’t want to join. Holding you in love and support.
Jeff Young
Sorry to hear of Bill’s passing He always had a smile and a story to tell Thoughts and prayers go out to you Jeff & Teresa
Sarah Kennedy
Sylvia & family
So sorry to see that Bill has passed away
So many memories of him and will be missed by all!
Deborah Burr
Sylvia and Debra and family. Please accept my sincere sympathy. It was my privilege to help care for Bill. I will be thinking of you all in the days ahead. Debbie, PSW
Jim & Kerri Walsh
So sorry for your loss. Have many great memories of Bill and he was a great guy
Alecta McClary
Thoughts and prayers Sylvia and family.
Alecta & David
Mary Brown
Sorry to hear about Bill.sylvia My prayers and love for you and family
Alice and bob Flewelling
So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Our condolences to you and family. Remembering him fishing at eel river lake. Always enjoyed his company.
Ernie & Sharon Clark & family
Our Prayers and Thoughts are with you and your family. Please except our condolences. If there is anything we can do please do not hesitate to ask we are always here for you. Ernie & Sharon.
Jackie and Len MacGregor
So sorry for your loss Sylvia and family.
George and Sue Wilson
Debra, Jim and families, Maxine, we are sorry for your loss of your Dad. May you be embraced by your good memories. Hugs and prayers, George and Sue Wilson
Joan Scott
Sylvia and family. So sorry to hear of the passing of Bill.
Marlene Chase
So sorry for your loss Sylvia as well as the rest of the family.
Jim Lewis
Jim, Sharon and family
My condolences on the passing of your father, father in law and grandfather. Hold on to your memories during this time.
Betty Allison
So sorry Sylvia and family, Bill will be missed by many!
Don and Carole Agar
Debbie – Sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing, I know you were close to him. As an 80 year old myself, your Father lived a long life with many interesting adventures. May your happy memories get you through this difficult time
Don Agar
Brenda Isaac
Sorry for your loss Sylvia, we sure will miss seeing him .May his memories help ease your pain.