Bill Wallace
January 20, 1952 - March 10, 2018
Passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on March 10, 2018 at 66 years of age. Loving husband of Susan (nee Hedge) with whom he celebrated 45 years of marriage. Son of the late William and Gwyneth Wallace. Son-in-law of the late Marvin and Verna Hedge. Dear father of Bill Wallace (Annie Dupuis), Bryan (Lisa) Wallace and Rob (Gina) Wallace. Treasured Grandpa of Gwyneth, Eric, Kate, Morgan and Sydney. Brother of Colleen (Robert) Dawson, Elizabeth (Jim) Scratch and the late Maureen (Ron) Griffin. Brother-in-law of Mary Kay (Buddy) Kitchen and Doreen Cadarette. Bill retired from General Motors with over 30 years of service. Member of Unifor Local # 1973. Bill really enjoyed riding his motorcycle over the years and of course socializing with his buddies. He was a long-time member of the Royal Canadian Legion # 201 - Essex and the Knights of Columbus in Woodslee. Bill was also a former volunteer firefighter with the Essex Fire Department. He was a proud of his Irish roots and absolutely loved his family and friends. Bill is resting at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. North, Essex on Wednesday from 2-5 and 7- 9 p.m. Parish prayers Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. On Thursday, friends and family are invited to gather at the Holy Name of Jesus Parish (146 Talbot St. S, Essex) after 9:30 a.m. followed by the funeral mass at 10:30 a.m. Cremation to follow. Donations may be made to the Essex and Area Foodbank. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com
Passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on March 10, 2018 at 66 years of age. Loving husband of Susan (nee Hedge) with whom he celebrated 45 years of marriage. Son of the late William and Gwyneth Wallace. Son-in-law of the... View Obituary & Service Information