William Whalen

Whalen – William Austin

Peacefully at home after a short illness on Sunday, April 21, 2019 in his 93rd year.  Beloved husband of Annette (Rodier).  Dear father of Maureen (Clyde Paul), Mary (Doug Cleary), Elaine (deceased), Theresa and Madeline.  Proud grandfather of A.J. and Austin Paul;  Conor, (Morgan Anna Reed), Bridget (Andrew de Jong), Samuel, Fiona and Aiden Cleary; James Brough (Angela) and  Matt Whalen; Megan (Paul Devries), Bryson, Cayse Ruiter (Justine Anderson). Great grandfather of Dawson and Mara Devries and Ruthann de Jong.  Predeceased by infant children John, and Susan; his siblings Ambrose, Bernadette, Desmond, Wilfred, Monica and Doreen.  He will also be missed by many nieces and nephews.  Bill enjoyed his years playing baseball, calling square dances, Junior Farmers, auctioneering, being a cattle drover “Steaks Alive” and a proud dairy farmer, milking cows until the age of 73 years.  Friends may attend a visitation at the Kars Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 1610 Roger Stevens Dr., Kars on Thursday, April 25th from1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m.  Funeral Mass will be held at St. Brigid Catholic Church, 2015 River Rd., Manotick on Friday, April 26th at 11 a.m.  Interment parish cemetery.  Those wishing may make memorial donation to St. Brigid Catholic Church or Junior Farmers Association of Ontario, 100 Stone Rd W, Guelph, ON N1G 5L3.  Tributes, condolences may be made through www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com