Peacefully at Providence Care Hospital on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at the age of 78.Beloved husband of 48 years to Sharon (nee Morley).Loving father of Kevin (Leanne), Michael (Tiffani). Dear grandpa of Blake, Owen, Kylie and Carter.Brother of Olga Johnson, Jim (Karen) and the late Steven.Son of the late Miron and Theodosia Melnichuk.A Celebration of Bill's life will take place at MOUNT LAWN FUNERAL HOME 21 Garrard Rd., Whitby (N of Hwy #2) 905 443-3376 on Thursday August 3rd, 2017 in our Arbor Lounge from 1:30 - 3:30 pm.Interment of Bill's cremated remains will take place prior to the celebration at 1:00 in Mount Lawn Cemetery.As expressions of sympathy memorial donations to a CHARITY of choice.Arrangements entrusted with James Reid funeral home, Kingston.