William ‘Bill’ Formanek
September 6, 2014
Peacefully, surrounded by his family, at University Hospital on Saturday, September 6th, 2014, William “Bill” Formanek, of London, at the age of 90. Beloved husband of Lillian Formanek for 53 years. Loving father of Richard and Robert. Dear brother of Emily (the late John – 1986) Hulaj. Dear brother-in-law of Mary Ann (the late George – 2000) Knotek and the late Gerry Authier (2013) and her husband John. Cherished uncle of Linda (Paul), Jane (Cam) and the late John Hulaj, Jr. (1975). Survived by many other nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Jacob and Hedviga Formanek. The family would like to give a special thanks to the staffs in the Palliative Care Units at both University Hospital and Parkwood Hospital (4B West and 5B South) for their kindness and care. Visitation will be held at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Wednesday from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., with prayers at 8:30 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. PETER’S BASILICA, 196 Dufferin Avenue, London, on Thursday, September 11th, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Bill are asked to consider the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
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It is with deep sadness that read of Bill's passing. My deepest sympathy to you Lillian, Rick and Rob on the loss of such a good man. Bill was my first boss when I started in the engineering department at Webster Manufacturing in London. He was a great teacher to me and taught me so many things about tooling and the die casting process which set the stage for my whole career. God Bless you Bill may your soul rest in eternal peace with God. Blessings, Mark Tucker
I brought communion to Bill for many years at Parkwood hospital and was devastated to just find out that he had passed as I had been away for a week and then only told he was moved. I really got to know Bill well and even have one of his ceramic frogs whom I named BILL and told Bill that I tell my company not to "mess with Bill" and Bill would laugh when I told him that. I will cherish the many conversations we had and I feel so privileged to have known such an intelligent, warm, funny, caring person. His soul is indeed where it should be . I am so sorry to have missed his funeral. God's healing and blessings on the family,
Bill was a distant cousin, and a first cousin of MY dad, also Bill Formanek. My grandfather (also a Bill) and Bill's father Jacob were brothers. I received the sad news from a phone call from his sister Emily. Though my dad was an only child who died in 1987, many of his cousins stayed in touch with my mom, and I'm glad Emily called. My prayers so out especially to Lillian, Rob, and Rick, as I know Bill was ill for many years before going to the Lord. Peace and Love.....Bill Formanek, Jacksonville, Florida, USA.
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I would like to express my deepest sympathy to Lillian, Rick and Rob on the passing of a dear husband, father, uncle and brother in law. I have a deep respect for Bill, and will always carry his memory in my heart. Love Mary Ann Knotek
~ Mary Ann Knotek