Obituary of William Richard Whitehead

(Retired Professor of Civil Engineering at Seneca College, Newnham Campus) After a lengthy, courageous battle, Bill peacefully passed away at home with family at his side on Saturday, August 20, 2016 in his 80th year. Bill Whitehead of Bradford and formerly of Ajax and St. Thomas. Beloved husband of Joan (nee Folland). Loving dad of Linda Whitehead (Jeff Ekstein), John Whitehead (Laura Jarvis-Whitehead) and Leslie (Tim) Williams. Proud grandpa of Alexandra, Carly (Gil), Arlen; Brent, Heather; Sarah, Emily and Ben. Predeceased by his loving parents Dawson and Muriel Whitehead. Dear brother-in-law of Jim (Judy) Folland. Dear uncle of Karen, Kim, Meg and their families. Dear cousin of John and Julie. Bill will also be fondly remembered by Trish Hambly and Ina Harling. Friends may be received at SKWARCHUK FUNERAL HOME, 30 Simcoe Rd., Bradford (1-800-209-4803) for a memorial visitation on Thursday, August 25, 2016 from 7-9 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at the funeral home on Friday, August 26, 2016 at 1 p.m. In Bill’s memory, donations may be made to the Toronto General & Western Hospital Foundation (In Support of Dr. Heather Ross' Research) please call funeral home for this charity's details), Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation; or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario.