William "Bill" Rooney New Liskeard, Ontario Obituary

William "Bill" Rooney

In loving memory of William (Bill) Kenneth Rooney who passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Sep 19 2019. Bill was born on Dec 21, 1956 in Scarborough ON to Wallace and Irene (Gauthier) Rooney. Bill is survived by brothers Bob (Diane) of Sturgeon Falls, and Dale (Sherran) of Thornloe. Beloved Aunt Arvilla (Rooney) Winters of New Liskeard and many cousins whom he loved. Bill was uncle to Dawn (Mike), Shawn (Deanna), Scott (Teya), Greg (Megan). Bill worked for Ontario Northland Railway on the Bridge and Building Gang for 36 years as a Bridgeman and then a truck driver. He was an active member of the Englehart Legion Branch 104. He loved to scuba dive with his friend Brian Rice. He was also active in darts through the legion. One of his passions was hunting on a beautiful fall day with his nephews and niece. A celebration of Bill’s life will be held on Saturday October 5 2019 from 1-4pm at The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 104 Englehart. If desired donations to The Englehart Legion Branch 104 or The Temiskaming Cat Scan Foundation will be greatly acknowledged by the family. Condolences, contributions and memorial candles may be left at www.mcdonaldfuneralhome.ca.
December 21, 1956 - September 19, 201912/21/195609/19/2019
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In loving memory of William (Bill) Kenneth Rooney who passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Sep 19 2019. Bill was born on Dec 21, 1956 in Scarborough ON to Wallace and Irene (Gauthier) Rooney. Bill is survived by brothers Bob (Diane) of Sturgeon Falls, and Dale (Sherran) of Thornloe. Beloved Aunt Arvilla (Rooney) Winters of New Liskeard and many cousins whom he loved. Bill was uncle to Dawn (Mike), Shawn (Deanna), Scott (Teya), Greg (Megan). Bill worked for Ontario Northland Railway on the Bridge and Building Gang for 36 years as a Bridgeman and then a truck driver. He was an active member of the Englehart Legion Branch 104. He loved to scuba dive with his friend Brian Rice. He was also active in darts through the legion. One of his passions was hunting on a beautiful fall day with his nephews and niece. A celebration of Bill’s life will be held on Saturday October 5 2019 from 1-4pm at The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 104 Englehart. If desired donations to The Englehart Legion Branch 104 or The Temiskaming Cat Scan Foundation will be greatly acknowledged by the family. Condolences, contributions and memorial candles may be left at www.mcdonaldfuneralhome.ca.

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Oct
05
Visitation
Saturday, October 05 2019
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Englehart Legion Branch 104
51 4th Ave.
ENGLEHART, ON P0J 1H0
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