Obituary for William Stanley Hume
William (Bill) Stanley Hume
It is with heart wrenching sadness that the family of William (Bill) Stanley Hume announces his passing on Sunday May 9, 2021, Mother’s Day. He passed peacefully wrapped in his mother’s handmade quilt with family by his side.
He will be forever lovingly remembered by his devoted wife Helene, his daughter Bonnie (Scot), his sons Scott (Jennifer), Cameron and James (Lynne), his little sister Nina (George) and his little brother Doug (Teri). Bill was prideful of his grandchildren Crystal, Alena, Brandon, Bryanna, Alexa, Joseph, Cole and Shane and his great-grandchildren Khaison and Shaelyn. He is predeceased by his loving mother Nellie and father George.
Bill, a chartered accountant, was a well-loved and respected 30 year employee with the Revenue Canada Agency working in Ottawa, Calgary and Halifax. One of his greatest joys in the job was spending a number of years travelling to foreign countries negotiating tax treaties. He was also very caring and considerate of his employees whom he always said were valued assets to the department.
Everyone who knew and loved him will tell you he was a unique, intelligent, loving man full of life and adventures. He was a master model ship builder, his greatest pride and accomplishment being the HMS Victory, a 104-gun first-rate tall ship of the line of the British Royal Navy captained by Lord Nelson during the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The ship was launched on May 7, 1765. Bill realized his lifelong dream and was totally enthralled when he toured the original HMS Victory in Portsmouth, England in 2012.
He was a man of many hobbies and one of his greatest loves was reading books about historical naval fiction in the age of sail and of roman times, roman legionnaires, centurions and gladiators. When he travelled to the Colosseum in Rome and the Parthenon in Athens, it was a joy watching him absorb the atmosphere and remembering what it was like in those times. We like to say he was like a child in a candy shop.
Any of Bill’s family and friends will tell you he was also very well versed in history, his sense of humour was infectious, even up to the last days of his life. He was a huge fan of photography and enjoyed putting family albums together for his children. He loved the great outdoors camping in the majestic Rocky mountains, delighting in summer days at his mom’s beloved cottage at Charleston Lake, fishing, hunting, golfing and curling.
Knowing Bill, his final wish for those of us who will mourn and miss him terribly is for us to “pick up our boots and keep walking” in memory of him.
A very special thanks to the caring teams at Grand River Hospital and Innisfree House.
Should you desire, in lieu of flowers, a donation in Bill’s memory may be made to either the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario or Innisfree House (cards available at the Henry Walser Funeral Home). Due to covid-19 restrictions, a private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Visit www.henrywalser.com to view Bill's memorial.
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When Tomorrow Starts Without Me
When tomorrow starts without me
And I'm not here to see
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me
I wish you wouldn't cry
The way you did today
While thinking of the many things
We did not get to say
I know how much you love me
As much as I love you
Each time that you think of me
I know you will miss me too
When tomorrow starts without me
Please try to understand
That an angel came and called my name
And took me by the hand
The angel said my place was ready
In heaven far above
And that I would have to leave behind
All those I dearly love
But when I walked through heaven's gates
I felt so much at home
When GOD looked down and smiled at me
From His golden throne
He said This is eternity
And all I promised you
Today your life on earth is done
but here life starts anew
I promise no tomorrow
For today will always last
And since each day is the exact same way
There is no longing for the past
So when tomorrow starts without me
Do not think we’re far apart
For every time you think of me
Remember I'm right here in your heart
It is with heart wrenching sadness that the family of William (Bill) Stanley Hume announces his passing on Sunday May 9, 2021, Mother’s Day. He passed peacefully wrapped in his mother’s handmade quilt with family by his side.
He will be forever lovingly remembered by his devoted wife Helene, his daughter Bonnie (Scot), his sons Scott (Jennifer), Cameron and James (Lynne), his little sister Nina (George) and his little brother Doug (Teri). Bill was prideful of his grandchildren Crystal, Alena, Brandon, Bryanna, Alexa, Joseph, Cole and Shane and his great-grandchildren Khaison and Shaelyn. He is predeceased by his loving mother Nellie and father George.
Bill, a chartered accountant, was a well-loved and respected 30 year employee with the Revenue Canada Agency working in Ottawa, Calgary and Halifax. One of his greatest joys in the job was spending a number of years travelling to foreign countries negotiating tax treaties. He was also very caring and considerate of his employees whom he always said were valued assets to the department.
Everyone who knew and loved him will tell you he was a unique, intelligent, loving man full of life and adventures. He was a master model ship builder, his greatest pride and accomplishment being the HMS Victory, a 104-gun first-rate tall ship of the line of the British Royal Navy captained by Lord Nelson during the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The ship was launched on May 7, 1765. Bill realized his lifelong dream and was totally enthralled when he toured the original HMS Victory in Portsmouth, England in 2012.
He was a man of many hobbies and one of his greatest loves was reading books about historical naval fiction in the age of sail and of roman times, roman legionnaires, centurions and gladiators. When he travelled to the Colosseum in Rome and the Parthenon in Athens, it was a joy watching him absorb the atmosphere and remembering what it was like in those times. We like to say he was like a child in a candy shop.
Any of Bill’s family and friends will tell you he was also very well versed in history, his sense of humour was infectious, even up to the last days of his life. He was a huge fan of photography and enjoyed putting family albums together for his children. He loved the great outdoors camping in the majestic Rocky mountains, delighting in summer days at his mom’s beloved cottage at Charleston Lake, fishing, hunting, golfing and curling.
Knowing Bill, his final wish for those of us who will mourn and miss him terribly is for us to “pick up our boots and keep walking” in memory of him.
A very special thanks to the caring teams at Grand River Hospital and Innisfree House.
Should you desire, in lieu of flowers, a donation in Bill’s memory may be made to either the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario or Innisfree House (cards available at the Henry Walser Funeral Home). Due to covid-19 restrictions, a private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Visit www.henrywalser.com to view Bill's memorial.
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When Tomorrow Starts Without Me
When tomorrow starts without me
And I'm not here to see
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me
I wish you wouldn't cry
The way you did today
While thinking of the many things
We did not get to say
I know how much you love me
As much as I love you
Each time that you think of me
I know you will miss me too
When tomorrow starts without me
Please try to understand
That an angel came and called my name
And took me by the hand
The angel said my place was ready
In heaven far above
And that I would have to leave behind
All those I dearly love
But when I walked through heaven's gates
I felt so much at home
When GOD looked down and smiled at me
From His golden throne
He said This is eternity
And all I promised you
Today your life on earth is done
but here life starts anew
I promise no tomorrow
For today will always last
And since each day is the exact same way
There is no longing for the past
So when tomorrow starts without me
Do not think we’re far apart
For every time you think of me
Remember I'm right here in your heart