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.
Livre de visiteurs
Lin Ellis
Don Sleno
You are a power of example to many of us in our fellowship. You helped me and many others to deal with our daily challenge, step-by-step . Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Upton family at this difficult time. I send my sincere condolences.
Betty and Bill Smith, Middle Sackville, NS
Louis, Patti, and family; we send our sincerest condolences on the passing of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Take care!
Cathy Shaw
My deepest sympathies to Carol Ann, Debbie, Lou, and Mike and their families for the loss of their beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
I remember Bill as a lovely man who usually wore a kind smile and enjoyed a little good natured teasing. May he Rest In Peace.
Rick Phelan
Bill will be sorely missed. He took me to my first meeting and did the same for a dear friend. He had a way of gently reminding new folks when they were having difficulty with the program - gently, but unmistakably. I know he touched hundreds, if not thousands of us, and cared for and contributed to us unselfishly for most of his life. Bill's creator will know him well, when he gets where he's headed. Godspeed, Sir.
Gerald Hartigan (Jerry)
Lou, Debbie, Carol Ann and Michael. Please accept sincere condolences at this very sad time. Like so many others, I meet you Dad and Mom in a church basement. Whenever we shared Bill's stories always led to his family. I will always be so grateful for the love and wisdom he shared. His favorite with me was to pray for those who annoyed us. Being a good sponsor, he rec'd a lot of prayers from me because I didn't always like the advice he suggested.
Going to miss you my friend. God Bless.
Sylvie Crete
My deepest condolences to all your family and friends. I miss our chats you're so miss at BH.
Graham Muir
Bill cast a long shadow, as my sainted father was wont to say. it meant, simply, that he was a man of considerable influence and well worthy of respect. He was all of that and more. Bill was an exemplar. He showed the way for so many of us by the way he lived each day and the manner in which he imparted quiet - if inconvenient - wisdom to his fellows. He taught me the fundamental importance of gratitude. Bill touched the lives of thousands and his memory will live on in the stories we tell of him as the years unfold.
Bevan Bush
So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. My deepest sympathies to the family. Bill was a grest friend and mentor to me over the past 30+ years, welcoming me, and many others, into our fellowship. He was a stalwart and guiding light for us on our journey through life. He will be greatly missed by all those he helped.
Lee Leroux
I had the pleasure of playing hockey for Bill, he always gave us great advice and guidance. Sending my sincere condolences to Mike and the entire Upton family. RIP Sir.
I send my sincere condolences. The Bible promises that your loved one will come to life again on a beautiful paradise earth when death will be no more in John 5:28, 29 and Revelation 21:4.