Obituary for William Owen Cullen
Cullen, William Owen (Bill)
Resident of Waterloo, formerly of Windsor, Ontario died peacefully, surrounded by love on April 12, 2021.
Born on November 7, 1929 to the late Kathleen and William Cullen. Beloved husband of the late Eugenia Jane Truant (2002). Cherished brother of the late Anthony Cullen (1997), Ethel Karcz (Zeno) of Burlington, Ontario and Ken (Judy) Cullen of Burlington, Ontario. Loving father of Dr. Angela Cullen (Dr. Gordon Spooner) of Port Coquitlam, BC, Dr. Nancy Cullen (Dr. David McLeod) of West Beach, South Australia, Thomas (Cheryl Wilson) of Komoka, Ontario and James (Beth Gallagher) of Waterloo, Ontario. Proud Grandfather to Dr. Jayne, Luke (Kathy), Paul, Sean and Mark Spooner, Owen and Daphne McLeod, Jaclyn (Evan Lee) and Andrew Cullen, Miranda, William and Isabella Cullen. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Dear friend of Barbara Wright.
Bill was happily employed for 44 years at Hiram Walker (Walkerville, Ontario), with lots of fond memories. Blessed with a beautiful life shared with his family, spending over 40 years at Birchlee (the family cottage on Beaver Lake), enjoying nature and the magical call of the loons.
Cremation has taken place. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Interment in Spence Cemetery, Magnetawan. The family is grateful for the care given to Bill by his Family Physician Dr. Lisa McFarlane, by the Doctors and Nursing Staff at the Grand River and St. Mary’s Hospitals, as well as the community support workers.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Bill’s memory to the Grand River or St. Mary’s Hospital Foundations (cards available at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 519-749-8467).
Visit www.henrywalser.com for Bill's memorial.
Resident of Waterloo, formerly of Windsor, Ontario died peacefully, surrounded by love on April 12, 2021.
Born on November 7, 1929 to the late Kathleen and William Cullen. Beloved husband of the late Eugenia Jane Truant (2002). Cherished brother of the late Anthony Cullen (1997), Ethel Karcz (Zeno) of Burlington, Ontario and Ken (Judy) Cullen of Burlington, Ontario. Loving father of Dr. Angela Cullen (Dr. Gordon Spooner) of Port Coquitlam, BC, Dr. Nancy Cullen (Dr. David McLeod) of West Beach, South Australia, Thomas (Cheryl Wilson) of Komoka, Ontario and James (Beth Gallagher) of Waterloo, Ontario. Proud Grandfather to Dr. Jayne, Luke (Kathy), Paul, Sean and Mark Spooner, Owen and Daphne McLeod, Jaclyn (Evan Lee) and Andrew Cullen, Miranda, William and Isabella Cullen. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Dear friend of Barbara Wright.
Bill was happily employed for 44 years at Hiram Walker (Walkerville, Ontario), with lots of fond memories. Blessed with a beautiful life shared with his family, spending over 40 years at Birchlee (the family cottage on Beaver Lake), enjoying nature and the magical call of the loons.
Cremation has taken place. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Interment in Spence Cemetery, Magnetawan. The family is grateful for the care given to Bill by his Family Physician Dr. Lisa McFarlane, by the Doctors and Nursing Staff at the Grand River and St. Mary’s Hospitals, as well as the community support workers.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Bill’s memory to the Grand River or St. Mary’s Hospital Foundations (cards available at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 519-749-8467).
Visit www.henrywalser.com for Bill's memorial.