William Donald McCready

November 28, 2016

Home Obituaries William Donald McCready

Peacefully on Monday, November 28th, 2016 at The Village of Glendale Crossing, London, in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Theresa “Terry” (née Markham) for 61 years. Born in Windsor in 1931 to Arley (née King) (1996) and William Osborne (1994) McCready. Bill and Terry moved to Chatham in 1957 where they raised their family and lived for 57 years before moving to London to be closer to their children. Much loved father to Bill Jr. (Terri O’Neil), JoAnn (Graham) Vincent, Lorene McCready (Ed Morassut), Bruce (Sharon Bazinet), and Todd (Mary Nuttall). Dearest grandpa of Colin McCready, Meghan McCready (Adam Jacobs), Kailagh (Paul) Hammell, Sarah Vincent (Justin Safayeni), Alicia Vincent (Mark Buckley), Andrew Vincent, Dillon Morassut, Luke Morassut, Matthew McCready, Rowan McCready and Natalie Melanson. Special great-grandpa to Oscar Safayeni and Orr Buckley. Dear brother of James (2004) and Sandra McCready, Patricia and Charles Forsyth, and Carol and Marcel Lefaive. Brother-in-law to Ted Markham (2004), Gabe (2001) and Ann Markham, Bernice and John (1954) Antaya, Toni (2012) and Henry (2011) Brisson, Sister Corinne Alma H.N.S. (2002), Clarence (2013) and June Markham, Stanley (2009) and Rita (2002) Markham, Howard (2002) and Monica (2007) Markham, Gerri (2015) and Ed Jubenville, and Lee and Shirley Markham. Son-in-law to Leo (1942) and Corinne (1977) Markham. He will be missed by his many nieces, nephews and cousins. Bill started his career with Purity Dairies as a manager in the Ice Cream Department for twenty-three years. He then moved on and retired from Siemens Automotive after twenty years. He enjoyed time spent with family and friends, and playing cards at the Legion and the Imperial Club. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, where the funeral service will be conducted on Friday, December 2nd, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. Private family interment of ashes at a later date. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Bill are asked to consider McCormick Dementia Services or the Alzheimer Society London and Middlesex. 

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(Donated to Alzheimer Society London and Middlesex)

~ Marie McCready

(Donated to Alzheimer Society London and Middlesex)

~ John & Beth Sexsmith

(Donated to McCormick Dementia Services)

~ John & Beth Sexsmith

(Donated to Alzheimer Society London and Middlesex)

~ Mercedes, Marly-Lou and Mark Morassut

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~ Edward Lorene Morassut

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~ Cheryl Guerin

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~ Rob and Marg Rance

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~ Robert McCready

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~ Our deepest sympathy; from: Norma and Ralph West, Erika Huber, Joe Kominek, Stuart Dunlop and Lorraine Irwin, Judy Brealey, Susan Gates, Mary Tomecek, Jeff Schweitzer and Kathy Moon, Judy Van Kerkhoven

(Donated to Alzheimer Society London and Middlesex)

~ Grant & Mary Dawson

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~ Carolyn & Dave Zenger

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~ Dean and Jocelyn

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~ David O'Neil

Terry and the family...so sorry for your loss. We have a lot of memories to hold onto and our prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.

~ Mike and Chris Bechard

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~ Jan Mady, Donna & Dan Petoran & Family

(Donated to Alzheimer Society London and Middlesex)

~ Nancy Therrien and Terry Russell

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~ Conrad & Cathy Eggel

(Donated to McCormick Dementia Services)

~ Elizabeth Teevan

(Donated to McCormick Dementia Services)

~ JoAnn & Graham Vincent

(Donated to Alzheimer Society London and Middlesex)

~ Pauline and Robert Hill

(Donated to Alzheimer Society London and Middlesex)

~ Lori and Brian Newington

(Donated to McCormick Dementia Services)

~ Bruce & Sharon McCready

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~ Sarah Vincent

(Donated to Alzheimer Society London and Middlesex)

~ Mike and Shelley Sales

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~ Markham Family Reunion

So sorry Todd to hear of your dad's passing. we wish to extend to you our sincere sympathy.

~ Neil and Joy O'Brien

A long journey has come to an end yet you should and will cherish the fond memories you shared as a family. Know that although Uncle Bill will not be with you in person, his unique spirit will always be part of your family. All our love, thoughts and prayers.

~ Rick & Wilma Antaya

So sorry to hear of the passing of uncle Bill. I am out of the country so will sadly not be able to attend the funeral. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

~ Paulette Antaya

Our wish is that the family always remember Uncle Bill's warm hugs and mischievous sense of humour. He will be missed but never stop being loved. We send Aunt Terry and all our condolences and love. L & C

~ Ladi Markham & Carol

We send our condolences to you all during this difficult time. I remember him well from my school days. He had a quick wit and smiling eyes. A great dad, husband and grandpa.

~ Sue and Jim Cummings

To dear Bill, Joanne, Lorene, Bruce, and Todd, and all of your families, and especially our beloved Aunt Theresa, We are truly sorry to hear of Uncle Bill's passing. It's hard to imagine not hearing Uncle Bill's laugh as he told a joke and wound up the punch line. He loved to entertain us all with his acerbic wit and cocky grin! All our love to you! Jan and Ray, Sarah and Lauren Hemmings.

~ Jan Hemmings

I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I so clearly remember going to your house and being greeted warmly and affectionately by both your parents - but your dad would always lace his greetings with some gentle, humorous teasing! My thoughts and sympathy are with all of you these days. A special hug to you, JoAnn, and your mom. xoxo

~ Audrey Pupulin

Sending our sincere condolences to Theresa and the family. Have fond memories of great times with Bill as a co-worker and friend at Siemens. He always made us laugh with his humorous stories. Henry & Lucille

~ Henry & Lucille Barylewicz

To JoAnn, Graham, Lorene, Ed and all of your families we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. The loss of a parent is a sad time in our lives and we will be thinking of you as you try to get through these next few days.

~ Dwight and Michelle Clark

To Todd, Bruce and families, our thoughts and deepest sympathies go out to you in memory of your dad.

~ John and Beth Sexsmith

Dear Terry, Bill, JoAnn, Bruce, Lorene & Todd; We are so sorry for you loss. Bill always had a great smile and a gleam in his eyes. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your families during this difficult time.

~ Kim, Eugene & Brayden

Terry, my sincere condolences to you and your family.i know this has been a struggle for you. I have been thinking of you. Know that you are in my prayers. Keep in touch.

~ Yvonne Daudlin

Please accept our condolences on the passing of Bill. I remember him as having a sharp wit and a story teller for all the ages. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

~ Wayne and Suzanne Richie

Dear Aunt Terry and family, I have fond memories of many Markham reunions with you both. It was impossible to miss Uncle Bill's big laugh and deep voice. My thoughts are with you during this sad time. Take care, Laura

~ Laura (Sales) Russell

Our family is thinking of you all and sending comforting hugs as you mourn the passing of Uncle Bill and celebrate his wonderful life. We wish you moments when your memories bring you comfort. Please accept our deepest condolences and love. Debbie and June

~ Debbie Dillingham

Todd,Mary,Bruce,Lorene and families My deepest sympathies to all of you at this sad time. Deb Down

~ Deb Down

To Joann, Graham and family, so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad (gandpa). Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

~ Rob and Marg Rance

Todd, Sorry about the loss of your Dad. I will always remember Bill bringing out his phoney money that he carried in his wallet! To me it never got old. We will miss his wit and sense of humour. Dean and Jocelyn

~ Dean Malloy

Dear JoAnn and family, Sorry to hear about your dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. May God grant you comfort in remembering fondly the time spent together. Deepest sympathies, Janine

~ Janine Griffore

To All the McCready Family! I was privileged to be able to hire Bill at Siemens, he was the ideal employee! He was always a real gentleman & respected by everyone. My thoughts and prayers are with you! Bob Fletcher

~ Bob Fletcher

Dear Aunt Terry, Bill and Terri, JoAnn and Graham, Lorene and Ed, Bruce and Sharon, Todd and Mary and your families, we want you to know we have such good memories of our Uncle Bill. It wasn't that Big Bill McCready was so tall, his welcoming personality drew you in. We are thankful that he was very good about attending the Markham events. We enjoyed every minute. We miss his already. As our neighbour would say, "Hope the beer is cold and card players plentiful in heaven." Your family continues to be in our thoughts and prayers.

~ Ted and Jean Markham and family

It was always a hoot to be around uncle Bill. If I had been raised in Canada, I think I would have hung out with him a lot.

~ Chris Brisson

Remembering Bill with the fondest of memories. He had such a zest for life, and we recall so many years of happy times. so many visits, so long ago. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. With most sincerest sympathy to Terry & Family, and McCready Families.

~ Jan Mady, Donna & Dan Petoran

We are both so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was a very special person and both us have many fond memories of him Our condolences to Terry and all the family. We are unable to be with you at the funeral, but want to know that our thoughts and prayers will be with you all. Love to all Ken and Bonnie

~ Ken and Bonnie Brown

We are so sorry to hear the news. Our heart goes out to all of the McCready family and friends. Uncle Bill will be missed. Our love, thoughts and prayers go to all of you.

~ Karen and Ian Short

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