Lee, William John Ralph (Sonny)

Lee, William John Ralph (Sonny); Passed away peacefully following a brave battle, with his family by his side at the Owen Sound General Hospital in Owen Sound, Ontario, on April 2, 2013. Sonny Lee of Lions Head in his 75th yr., beloved husband and best friend of Nancy “Nan” (Vasey) for 54 years. Loving father of Jamie (Ron) Jackson, Lantzville, B.C., Becky (Tim) Pyke, Salem, Ont., Mindy (Terry) Kelloway, Parksville, B.C. and Brett (Cheryl Anne), Aulac N.B. Devoted Grampa of Josh (Adrienne), Jessica (Grant), Matthew, Curtis, Reed, Spencer, Chelsea, Tamara, Courtney, Taylor, Breanne, Dalton and Garrett. Dearest Great Grampa of Sebastian and Gabriel.  Eldest Brother of Maureen (Robin), Anne (Ralph), Carol (Earl), and Reagan (Sharlene Ireland). Beloved brother-in-law of Lyn and Wendy. Sonny is survived by a number of nieces and nephews and other family members. He is pre-deceased by his parents William White Lee, born in Hetton-le-Hole, England, Annie Clements, born in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, sister Wilma Jean, mother-in-law Lois Vasey, father-in-law Claude and Agnes Vasey, and beloved brother- in-law Jerry Vasey. Sonny worked at GSW Water Heating for 37 years and the Village of Elora for 11 years. He enjoyed life to the fullest, be it travelling the world or puttering in his garden. The family received their friends at the GRAHAM A. GIDDY FUNERAL HOME AND CHAPEL, 37 Church Street, Elora on Sunday, April 7th, 2013 from 7:00-9:00pm and Monday, April 8th, 2013 from 2:00-4:00pm and 7:00-9:00pm. A Service was held at ST. JOHNS ANGLICAN CHURCH, 36 Henderson St, Elora on Tuesday, April 9th, 2013 at 11:00am, followed by interment at the Elora Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances to the Owen Sound Hospital Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.  www.grahamgiddyfh.com  519-846-5352