Death Notices

HANNA, William John “Bill” – surrounded by his loving family at the St. Joseph’s Hospital, Hamilton on Saturday, July 26th, 2014 in his 89th year.  Bill was a loving husband to Joyce for over 60 years and a devoted father to his son Donald and daughter-in-law Rebecca Hanna;  doting grandfather to Jennifer and Corrie Hanna-Best (Timothy) and special great “Grandpa Dude” to Bethany Mehlenbacher, Quinton Best and Sadie Best.  Bill was predeceased by his parents, R.J. and Marjorie Hanna and by his sister Marion McNeilly and borther-in-law Don McNeilly.  During WWII, Bill served with the Canadian Navy on the HMCS Inch Arran (1944) and the HMCS Ste. Therese (1945).  Bill was appointed as the Port Dover Post Master in 1953 and diligently held this position for 34 years.  Bill a proud member of the Royal Canadian Legion – Branch #158 in Port Dover and of the Norfolk Stamp Club.  A memorial celebration will be held in the common room at 11 Mill Pond Court, Simcoe on Saturday, August 2nd, 2014 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.  Those wishing to donate in Bill’s memory are asked to consider the Port Dover Legion and donations may be made through the JASON SMITH FUNERAL CHAPEL, 689 Norfolk St. North Simcoe.  Personal online condolences at www.smithfuneralchapel.com (519) 426-0199