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Bryan Taylor lit a candle
Sunday, December 20, 2020
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When I learned of Bill's death, I realized that the world would thereafter be a little less fun, a bit less caring. In 1972 he took a chance on me, a young, newly-minted teacher applying for a French and Industrial Arts position at Brock High School. With practical experience in Shop but no certification, I was also taking a chance. Bill mentored me - patiently, open-mindedly, at times while sipping a post school day beer at his home - while I qualified during two summer school sessions.
Our life's trajectories are greatly impacted by others and it was largely Bill's decision 48 years ago that allowed me to start (and finish) my teaching career at BHS and to settle in this wonderful part of our province.
We had largely lost touch since he retired but, often over the years, his unique 'Curly Bill' smile would come back to me and make me smile.
My thoughts and sympathy are with Joan and all the Yeremas.
Bryan Taylor
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Mary McMillan posted a condolence
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Dear Joan and family,
I send my love and best wishes. Bill was good to me when I was trying to launch a career in soft sculptured Celtic creatures. He took me to a huge international craft fair outside of Toronto. The visit helped me recognize my lack of business skills and I was grateful for his help and wisdom. Of course, other good times included pig roasts as family have applauded. I lost Cal over two years ago and know the impact of being without a long term friend..Be well, my dear cousin.
Mary
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Denise Wilson posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Stan and I have wonderful memories of Bill, going back many years...
Way back in the early 1990's, I was unloading my suitcase at Stan Wilson's house, when a delightful tiny lady came trotting up the laneway carrying a clipboard. She introduced herself as Joan Yerema, and that she was collecting door to door for the Cancer Society, as they did in those days. (always civic minded as she is to this day). We introduced ourselves and she asked where I had been? To Sudbury, I answered, and lo and behold we had lived on the same street and also had the same birthday! And so we became good friends and I got to know Bill and all of the delightful, lovely family that they had raised.
As couples, we were a good fit, Stan and Bill chatting about carpentry, making and fixing things, while Joan and I reminisced about 'our town' and civic issues and recipes etc.
Bill was a great fellow to be around, always genuinely interested in everyone's lives and eager to chat, very kind and great sense of humour.
He will be missed.
Stan and I are very saddened by his passing, and Sunderland has lost a genuine, caring Citizen.
Rest in Peace Bill until we meet again.
Stan and Denise Wilson
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Rowland (Sam) More posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
It’s terrible to hear about your loss and I express my sincere sympathy to you and your family
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Sunday, December 6, 2020
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Kenneth Scott posted a condolence
Saturday, December 5, 2020
Dear Joan & Family
I can visualize you & the family sitting around the dining room table drafting the obituary. It is wonderful tribute to a great friend.
I am thinking of all of you & Bill in these trying times. Time will move on but the wonderful memories will last forever.
Stay strong & safe.
Luv ya's
Ken Scott
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theresa pallis posted a condolence
Friday, December 4, 2020
Our deepest condolences to all. I did not have the honor of meeting Bill, but through the wonderful shared stories told by Joan, Jay and Susan through the years I feel a closeness. Wishing you strength, and love during this difficult time. May you always embrace the wonderful memories made and treasure the moments, until you are all reunited again. Peace and love to all of you. Terri & Tom Pallis
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rob dekoker posted a condolence
Friday, December 4, 2020
Deepest sympathy to Joan Susan Jay Shane Richard and Families.The integrity of a Good man ripples through the generations and makes the world a better place.Rest in peace Mr Yerema you were a good man.Rob and Beth Dekoker (pukie)
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Friday, December 4, 2020
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My Uncle Bill was a treasure who I will dearly miss. We shared a love for sports...time on the golf course, baseball diamond or badminton court was well spent. So many memories of shared adventures with our Yerema cousins camping, pig roasts, holiday gatherings, family reunions, singing around the fire, home movies and weddings. When I lived in Sask/AB for many years my Uncle Bill was always excited to hear about life ‘Out West’ whenever I was home to visit. I was often included in Sask. family events, which was just who Uncle Bill was...a family gatherer. My best memories were when he brought out his guitar to lead in music, and us playing his Simon & Garfunkel album over and over again on the living room stereo....I know every lyric by heart. He was so interested in what we were doing. I especially love the influence he had on my Dad with his Ukrainian hugs & kisses, he showed how family should greet each other! On the day of my Dad’s funeral my Uncle Bill sat beside me and held my hand very tight, we got through together. It meant the world to me.
My deepest condolences to Aunt Joan, Susan, Jay, Shane, Richard, their families, and all the extended Yerema families. A life well lived.
Love, cousin Carolyn xo
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Robert & Nancey Tryon posted a condolence
Friday, December 4, 2020
Our heartfelt condolences to Joan and the entire family from a long time co-worker and friend of Susan.
After reading the memorial tribute and watching the video that you created to honour Bill, we were struck by what an incredibly loving, whimsical, and carefully complete representation of a life fully and well lived that you’d assembled. You did an awesome job! Bill would be so proud of you all!
His tribute so clearly depicted Bill’s zest and positive attitude for life, his love of people, along with his high level of engagement in so many different things. We so see (and honestly, envy) all of that in Susan each and every day. What a wonderful legacy he’s passed along to his kids that will continue to benefit our world.
Robert & Nancey Tryon
London, ON
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debbie knox lohnes lit a candle
Friday, December 4, 2020
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Karen Jones posted a condolence
Thursday, December 3, 2020
Deepest Sympathy to Joan & the family
from Elsie Kotyk & the late Peter Kotyk of Rama & family..
May He Rest in Peace !
Will always cherish our memories!
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Dan Whitmarsh posted a condolence
Thursday, December 3, 2020
We offer our heart felt condolences to the entire family. From reading the obit it was clearly a life well lived and worthy of all the fantastic memories your family will share forever.
Dan, Linda Whitmarsh and family.
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Thursday, December 3, 2020
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Rose Davoli posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, December 3, 2020
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Our Condolences To Our Aunt Joan And Family For The Passing Of Our Uncle Bill. My Family And I Would Travel To Sunderland For Christmas And I Will Never Forget My Uncle Bill Burning His Famous Lazy Man Cabbage Rolls. And From That Time Forward He Would Always Tell Me He Made Smoked Cabbage Rolls Just For Me. Going To Sunderland Every Year Was One Thing I Will Never Forget ....The Pig Roasts ....The Dusk To Dawn Drive Ins ...The Fries And Gravy AT the Horsehoe Tavern Going To Tassies for Candy So Many Memories I Cant List Them All. But I Do Know If It Wasnt For You Uncle Bill None Of Them Would Have Happened...Thank You You Will Never Be Forgotten Love Always Cam Lane And Rose Davoli ..Say Hi To My Dad Tell Him I Miss Him.
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Thursday, December 3, 2020
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I will always miss my Uncle Bill. He was fun, welcoming, sweetly sentimental and always made me feel loved and celebrated. All my love and heartfelt condolences to my Aunt Joan, to Susan, Jay, Shane and Richard and their partners and children. I like to think that now he and Ray (my Dad) are making up for lost time together.
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Ralph Stokes posted a condolence
Thursday, December 3, 2020
Joan and family.
Our thoughts are with you and yours on Bill's passing.
We trust the many memories of times past will bring peace to your hearts in the days ahead.
With a warm embrace.
Ralph and Linda Stokes
