Upton, Warrant Officer William Louis "Bill," CD April 5, 1935 – July 25, 2024 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Bill Upton on July 25, 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. He was predeceased by two brothers (Harold and Alan). Bill was born in Atholville, NB and lived there until starting his career with the Royal Canadian Air Force (1952 to 78). He started in Montreal, QC and was posted to Chatham, NB, Gander, NL, Washington DC, Ottawa, ON, Charlottetown, PE and then back to Ottawa where he retired from the RCAF and began a second career as a Civilian Member of the RCMP (1978 to 95). Once retired, Bill and June enjoyed spending their winters together in Florida, making 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 August 13 from 7-9 p.m. Funeral on August 14 at 12 p.m. and Interment to take place at 1 p.m. at Beechwood Cemetery. Those wishing to make a donation in Bill's memory may do so to the Lung Foundation. www.beechwoodottawa.ca
Warrant Officer William Louis "Bill," Cd UPTON — Ottawa
