WELCH:  Peacefully, with the love of his family by his side, at Huron Hospice–Bender House, Clinton, on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, William “Bill” Henry Welch of Grand Bend, passed away at the age of 86.  Beloved husband of Onalee Ann (Gill) Welch. Loved father and father-in-law of Tim and Lynn Welch of Brantford, Ian and Abigail Welch of Port Orchard, Washington.  Cherished grandpa of Cory Welch and Megan Welch.  Dear brother and brother-in-law of Joyce and Don Marshall of Woodstock, Harry Moore of Sydney, BC., Janice and Lee McCutcheon of Goderich, John and Debra Gill of Grand Bend.  Remembered by his nieces, nephews and their families.  Predeceased by his parents Henry Albert and Annie May (Rudy) Welch, and sister Elizabeth Moore.  At Bill’s request, cremation has taken place.  A Private Family Service has been held.  Interment Oxford Memorial Cemetery, Woodstock at a later date.  Bill was an Industrial Arts teacher at the W. Ross Macdonald School for the Blind in Brantford for 25 years and enjoyed a life of hiking and canoeing.  Arrangements entrusted to the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood.  If desired, memorial donations (payable directly) to Parkinson Society, the Huron Hospice – Bender House, Clinton or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.