Passed away suddenly at the CHUS Fleurimont on Thursday, January 5, 2012, at the age of 81. Beloved husband of Huguette Poirier and dear father of : Linda (Jake Jackson) and Cathy Morgan. Cherished grandfather of : Terri-Lyn (Collin Weber), Leora (Dylan Sawatzky), Dawn, Anna-Lea (Alex Carrière), Aaron (Kathryn), Andrew, Heather, Peter, Sarah, and Michael; great-grandfather of Skylar, Mikayla and James. Bill will also be sadly missed by his sister Grace Janicki (the late John), many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his sister Helen and also her husband Tim Collinson. There will be visitation in the presence of his ashes at the Cass Funeral Home, 900 Clough, Ayer’s Cliff 819-876-5213/www.casshomes.ca on Tuesday, January 10, 2012, where friends may visit from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.. The funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Barbara Wintle officiating. Please note: A Masonic service will be held at 1:00 p.m.. As a tribute to his memory, donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 2630 King St. West, Suite 100, Sherbrooke, Qc. J1J 2H1, woud be greatly appreciated by the family.