Obituary of William "Bill" Arksey

ARKSEY, William "Bill" It is with enormous sadness that we announce the passing of our most cherished husband and father, William "Bill" Arksey, peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, July 14, 2016. Loving husband of 39 years to Cathy and loving father of Craig, Scott and Jeffrey. These were the two roles he played in life that were the most precious to him and he never failed to love and protect us. Billy, the boys and I will carry you in our hearts and love you forever. We are devastated to lose you so soon but we have all of our wonderful memories to help us through. Bill will be sadly missed by his father and step-mom Fred and Bev, sisters Tara and Patsy, step-sisters Brenda, Carol and Cindy, nephews Stephen, Keegan and Christopher, nieces Lauren, Courtney, Jessica and Katelyn. He will also be missed by his mother-in-law Irene Scott and brothers and sisters-in-law, Randy Pascoe, Iain (Corrine) Scott and Keith (Cathy) Scott. Bill will be remembered by his special friends Gene and Carol McDonald and Kenny and Jackie Williams. Bill was predeceased by his best friend Brian McDonald and mother Leona with whom he is now reunited with. Bill's family will receive guests at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton St., on Sunday, July 17, 2016 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A Celebration of Bill's Life will be held in the funeral home chapel on Monday, July 18, 2016 at 11 a.m. Cremation will follow the service. Memorial donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.