My condolences Tom for your loss. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers during this time you are going through. Sending love.

This link will take you to a video of the Celebration of Life event held in Winnipeg at Prairie Spirit United Church on December 3, 2024, to honour Bill.

https://youtu.be/sB6qwmAdeFk

Many thanks to all those who contributed to the event, including the Prairie Spirit UC team, Ethical Death Care and THe Good Lands Café.

My heart goes out to you, Tom, and your family during this difficult time. Wishing you peace and comfort in the days ahead.

My heartfelt condolences go out to you Tom and your family for this sad loss. I am sending you love and keeping you in my thoughts through this tough time.

Our deepest condolences to Tom and extended family. Our thoughts are with you today. Sending love to you all.

Bill was my colleague in the geography department at the University of Winnipeg from 1976 until the time we both retired in 2012. He was liked by all, both staff and students -- a great colleague, always helpful, very modest and unassuming, with a great sense of humour. One of the best. My condolences to Isobel and family.

Jock Lehr

My condolences to Isobel, Tom, John, Catherine, and extended family members. I had the pleasure of taking a Geography of Manitoba course from Bill at the University of Winnipeg many many years ago when I was completing my BA. His classes were very interesting and I learned a lot from him. He was a great teacher. I also remember him later in life being in charge of the finances at Ducks Unlimited dinners. Rest in peace, Bill and rise in glory.

Whether he was trading tweed jackets for moose meat and (found) golf balls, walking his dog on an impossibly long (homemade) leash, playing Spook when we were kids, hand painting his beloved vehicle, or playing the hockey game on the radio during class, Uncle Bill was a man whose legend preceeded him. Larger than life and loved by all, he will live on in the fond re-telling of these hilarious anecdotes. I am glad to have at least been able to see him one more time before he passed so peacefully. Sending my love to Aunty Isobel and all of my cousins.

I had the pleasure and privilege to work with Bill in his last 3 years of teaching at UW. It was always nice to talk to him, as he always had an anecdote to share with you, and he would always make you laugh. After his retirement, I was pleased to see we had an affinity for the same coffee place where we would see each other and had a chance to briefly catch up, meet members of our families, and as usual, share a laugh. I salute you, Bill. You obviously did a great job! Your family is testament of that. I missed Bill when he retired, and I'll miss him now. I'm sure we'll meet again.

Sending loving thoughts to all my family. You are all in my thoughts. My amazing, legendary Uncle Bill. I have so many fun and happy memories of time spent with him and at the house with all my cousins. We had such crazily fun times, with the BEST games. Spook and Shark spring to mind. I'm sad that I haven't had the chance to see my Uncle Bill in so long , but so glad for the internet and virtual contact. Sending love to you all ! X

Sending my love and sympathy as you grieve. Your father was an incredible individual-- from his intellectual pursuits to his Friday 13th antics! While a loss like this never fully heals, I wish you peace with warm memories and a unique legacy.

To the Family,

Professor Carlyle was one of my favourite Geography Professors at the UW. I took many of his classes and we became friends. His stories were witty and included family adventures. He always smiled when he spoke of you. He loved you all very much. I will cherish our memories. God speed.

To Aunty Isobel and all my cousins:

I am so thankful that I was able to visit last week but it is so very hard for me to say goodbye to Uncle Bill. He was such a big part of my life. We spent a lot of time together, ever since I was a child. He was always a wealth of information and always willing to listen. He wasn't just my Uncle, he was my friend. I will forever miss our birthday and Christmas gift exchange.

Fuimus,

Ian