Obituary

It is with great love and sadness that the family announces the passing of our beloved father, fiancé, son, brother and uncle. Bill was born September 20, 1958, and passed away suddenly, but peacefully, on Friday, May 6, 2022, at the age of 63. Dearly loved father to Brad, and fiancé of Penny Frim. Lovingly remembered by Christine and Joe Frim. Treasured son of John and Mary Vanderleeuw of Mount Forest and brother of Stan (Joanne) Vanderleeuw and Marlene (John) Askes, and brother-in-law of Rick George. Uncle to Bryan (Johanna), Michael (Tara), Jonathan (Emilya), Melissa (Brandon), Jillian (Kyle) and Cameron (Marija). Great Uncle to Annabel. Predeceased by his sister, Wendy George (2017) and his nephew, Eric (2019). Bill retired early in life and moved from Kitchener to Washago where he loved to fish on the Black River in his pontoon boat. He loved having his friends and family over to enjoy the river, nature and a good fish fry. He will be missed by so many. Bill’s family will receive relatives and friends from 12:00 – 12:45pm on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick Street, Kitchener, 519-749-8467.  Memorial Service in the Chapel on Tuesday at 1pm. Reception to follow. Those unable to attend may view Bill’s service on Tuesday via the following live stream link: https://www.henrywalser.com/live-streaming. In lieu of flowers, donations to Diabetes Canada would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home). Visit www.henrywalser.com for Bill’s memorial.