Obituary of William James "Bill" Grace

(Lifelong Pakenham Farmer) It is with heavy hearts that we announce Bill’s peaceful passing with his loving family by his side at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday afternoon, August 17th, 2016. William James “Bill” Grace of Almonte; formerly of Pakenham passed away following a courageous struggle with cancer. He was 64. Dear son of Kaye Grace of Almonte and the late Hugh Grace. Beloved and devoted husband and best friend of Mary (nee Kelly). Dearly loved and proud “Dad” of Angie Newsam (Jonathan) of England; Danny Grace (Kasey) of Pakenham and Brenda Cochran (Adam) of Almonte. Dear brother of John (Cathy) of Almonte. A hard working farmer, Bill strived for perfection in all that he did. He enjoyed his work and his community but his family always came first. He will be long remembered for his gentle, caring manner, his quick wit and his keen sense of humour. We trust that he is enjoying a great game of Euchre with old friends. The Grace Family received friends during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Sunday, August 21st from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Monday morning from 8:45 until 9:45 a.m. A Funeral Mass was celebrated in Holy Name of Mary Church, Almonte on Monday morning, August 22nd at 11 o’clock. Cremation followed. In memory of Bill, please consider a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital “Partners in Caring” Foundation.