Obituary of William Mancell

MANCELL, William Garnet (Bill) 

 Passed away peacefully at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on  Friday, December 14, 2018, at the age of 68 years. 

Beloved father of Lauren (Cenk) of Toronto, brother of Tim (Louise) of Walkerton and uncle of Michelle and Nicole 

Predeceased by his parents Norval & Dolly Jean.

Bill spent most of his life in Forest, Ontario and was an active member of the community. Over the years he played baseball, coached minor hockey and served on the Parks and Recreation committee. Former Co-Director of North American International Silver Stick held in Forest and a member of the committee for many years. Former Treasurer of the Forest Legion, he could be found volunteering at many events and proudly parading. Bill was a University of Western Ontario alumni and successful local business owner.

Bill loved sports, cars and cats. He will be missed by many friends and associates, especially Ted DeSchutter, who was with him until the end.

 A Celebration of Life will be held at the Forest Legion Br#176 on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 1:00 pm. 

For those who wish, in memoriam donations to the Forest Legion Br# 176 would be appreciated by the family in lieu of flowers.  Online condolences may be left at www.forestfuneralhome.com  Funeral arrangements entrusted to DENNING’S OF FOREST