William (Bill) Hadley Clink passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Thunder Bay Regional Health Science Centre on Wednesday May 25, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Emily (Walton) and their five children Lorie (John) Grandmont of London, Tanis (Lyndon) Lauzon of Thunder Bay, Cathy (Howard) Robertson of London, Gordon (Kim) of Fort Frances, Rachel (Ben) Hebert of Fort Frances as well as 16 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Also survived by his brother David (Patricia) of Kenora, sister Joyce Barron of Barwick and brother Donald (Jeannie) of Barwick and numerous nieces and nephews. Bill was predeceased by his parents Gordon and Hazel Clink and his sister Lorraine Lowe. Bill was born on February 14, 1933 in Chapple, Ontario. He lived his entire life in the Rainy River District. Bill and Emily were married on March 26, 1959 in Emo, Ontario. He worked various jobs, his last position being with Ontario Corrections where he retired after 25 years of service in 1992. Following his “retirement” he served as Councillor and then Reeve of Chapple Township for over a decade. Bill and Emily were recognized in 2013 by the Ontario Government for their volunteer service as curators of the Chapple Museum. Bill had a deep faith in God and was an active member and deacon of First Baptist Church and later Barwick Community Church for many years. Bill had many interests and hobbies, including music, gardening, hockey, baseball, hunting, fishing and farming. His most enjoyable times were spent with family and friends and like his mother Hazel, he was always up for a game of scrabble. A celebration of Bill’s life was held on May 31, 2016. Donations in Bill’s memory may be made to Barwick Community Church or One Hope Canada (for Guatemala) c/o Northridge Funeral Home, Box 89 Emo, ON POW 1E0.