APPLETON, William “Bev” Beverley – Passed away at Woodstock Hospital on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Bev was the beloved husband of Patricia (Platt), loving father to Bill (Sheila), and the late Christine Paget (late Mark). Cherished grandfather to Cassie Paget (Trevor Fleury), Rob Appleton (Tori Smith), and Nicole Appleton (Derik Leonard). Great-grandfather to McKinley and Kennedy Fleury. Brother to Ruth Gehman (Lang), Shirley Gibson (Murray) and Wilma Roswell (late Cliff). Friends will be welcomed on Sunday, April 30, 2017 from 1-4pm at the Brock and Visser Funeral Home Thamesford Chapel, 177 Dundas St., Thamesford, where the funeral will be held on Monday, May 1, at 1:00pm with Rev. Larry Edwards officiating. Interment in the St. John’s Anglican Cemetery with reception to follow at the Ingersoll Legion, 211 Thames St., N Ingersoll. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Brain Tumour Foundation, or the LHSC. Personal condolences may be sent at www.brockandvisser.com. The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff at Woodstock Hospital and Woodstock Caressant Care for their compassionate care.