Obituary of William Chandler

CHANDLER: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Thursday, November 24, 2005, surrounded by the love of his family, William “Bill” Chandler, 75, of Dashwood. Beloved husband of Rita Eileen (Zehr) Chandler. Loved father and father-in-law of Michael and Laurie Chandler of Mississauga, Mark and Jane Chandler of Oakville. Loving grandpa of Ryan and Stephen and papa of Lauren and Paige. Dear brother-in-law of Marion and Leon Hall of Stratford and Ronald Zehr and friend Judy of Kitchener. Remembered by special nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by parents William Chandler and Roberta (King) (Chandler) Fraser and step-father William Fraser. In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, Monday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at Calvary United Church, Dashwood, Tuesday, November 29, 2005 at 11 a.m. The Rev. Alex McGilvery and Mrs. Irene Richardson officiating. If desired, memorial donations to the Cancer Society, Calvary United Church, Saint Elizabeth Health Care or Town and Country Support Services would be appreciated. Bill and Rita owned the General Store in Dashwood for several years and during that time he was involved in many community activities including volunteer fireman, ambulance driver, bus driver and minor baseball coach. He was a co-founder of Friedsburg Days, member of the Lebanon Forest Lodge No. 133 in Exeter and the Bluewater Shrine Club. Bill filled his retirement years with golf and volunteered his services at South Huron Community Living, Canadian Cancer Society and Town and Country Support Services.