Retired RCAF Comm Operator – 1952 – 1978, Civilian Member of the RCMP – 1978 – 1995
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Bill Upton on July 25th, 2024 at the age of 89. He passed peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 61 years, June (nee Levesque).
He will be missed dearly by his children Louis (Patti), Deborah, Heather (deceased), Carol Ann (Brad) and Michael (Debbie).
Grampie to Angela, Adam, Matthew, Stephen, Brian, Brandon, Julianne and Melissa. Great Grampie to Charlotte, Emerson, Felix, Madelyn, Oliver, Benjamin, Olivia, Noah, Malcolm and Parker.
He will be deeply missed by his two sisters (Doreen and Sheila) of Fredericton, NB. He was predeceased by two brothers (Harold and Alan).
Bill was born in Atholville, NB and lived there until he started his career with the Royal Canadian Air Force. He started in Montreal, QC and was posted to Chatham, NB, Gander, NL, Washington DC, Ottawa, ON, Charlottetown, PEI and then back to Ottawa where he retired from the RCAF and began a second career as a Civilian Member of the RCMP.
Once retired, Bill and June enjoyed spending their winters together in Florida, making lots of new friends in Panama City Beach and giving their kids a place to get away with their families.
Bill will be remembered by his many friends and family as a kind and generous man who was devoted to his family. He truly enjoyed spending time with his kids, grand kids and great grand kids. He will be greatly missed by all of them.
He was a friend of Bill W. for over 45 years and dedicated a lot of his time to help others.
Friends are invited to Visitation at Beechwood Cemetery, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa on Tuesday, August 13th from 7:00 – 9:00 pm.
Funeral on August 14th at 1:00 pm at Beechwood Cemetery, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa, ON.
Interment to take place at 2:00 pm at Beechwood Cemetery, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa, ON.
Those wishing to make a donation in Bill’s memory may do so to the Lung Foundation.
Digital Guestbook
Bill Oliver
Brian and Mary Ann Buckley
It is with sadness we heard of Bill’s passing. Bill and June were wonderful friends. Bill will certainly be miss by all who knew him. He was a fine human being and a wonder role model.
I have many great memories of Bill Upton and his tremendous volunteer work with the minor hockey program at CFB Rockcliffe in the mid to late 1960s. May he RIP.