Obituary for William James Burton Bird
Bird, William James Burton-
Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Friday October 22 2021 in his 86th year of life. It is with heavy hearts that we must say goodbye to our wonderful loving and dedicated father. He loved his family and was a hard worker. He will be missed by many far and near!
Predeceased by his wife, Doreen Bird.
Predeceased by his children, Mary Ellen Leeson (Morris), Fredrick Tubman (Alma), William Tubman (Rhonda) & Kevin Bird (Laurie). Survived by Karen Jensen (Lance Jensen) of Blind River and Sherri-Lynne Thomas (Bill).
Grandfather of Billy Leeson (Nancy), Kathy Allen-Leighton (Neil) of Simcoe, Ontario, Tracy Allen-Brandt (Gerald) of Hilton, Alberta, Sonia Valade of Sudbury, Stephanie Allen-Pelletier (Mark) of Castlegar B.C., Freddy Tubman of Thessalon, Jennifer Farrell (Chris), Tashia Farrell of Sault Ste. Marie, Jamie Tubman (Janelle) of Marathon, Ontario, Jason Bird of Sault Ste. Marie, Storm Jensen (Shaun), Rita Jensen (Dave), Ann Jensen of Blind River, Krystal Bird (Frank), Kyle Bird, Tyler Newman (Angela) , Tim Bird (Mitzie), Shirley-Anne Lowe (Dan) and Candida Reid. Predeceased by Johnny Bird & Darren Bird. Great grandfather of 36 and great great grandfather of 3.
Predeceased by his parents, Alfred (Cap) and Viola Bird. Predeceased by his siblings, Eileen (Merlin), Jean Rayner (Harry), June MacDonald (Jack), Merlyn Bird (Edith) of Thessalon, Ontario.
Uncle to Bonnie Asam, Shirley Brule, Bonnie Stone, Bill Rayner, Don Rayner (Sheila), Robert Rayner (Carol) and many others.
At the request of our dad, there will be no services. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Special thank you to Cedarwood nursing home nurses, 3B nurses and all the doctors that dealt with our dad throughout out his seven month journey.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Diabetes Association, Heart and Stroke Foundation or charity of your choice (payable by cheque or online).
Visit www.osullivanfuneralhome.com to leave condolences for the family. Arrangements entrusted to O’Sullivan Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 215 St. James St, 705-759-8456
Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Friday October 22 2021 in his 86th year of life. It is with heavy hearts that we must say goodbye to our wonderful loving and dedicated father. He loved his family and was a hard worker. He will be missed by many far and near!
Predeceased by his wife, Doreen Bird.
Predeceased by his children, Mary Ellen Leeson (Morris), Fredrick Tubman (Alma), William Tubman (Rhonda) & Kevin Bird (Laurie). Survived by Karen Jensen (Lance Jensen) of Blind River and Sherri-Lynne Thomas (Bill).
Grandfather of Billy Leeson (Nancy), Kathy Allen-Leighton (Neil) of Simcoe, Ontario, Tracy Allen-Brandt (Gerald) of Hilton, Alberta, Sonia Valade of Sudbury, Stephanie Allen-Pelletier (Mark) of Castlegar B.C., Freddy Tubman of Thessalon, Jennifer Farrell (Chris), Tashia Farrell of Sault Ste. Marie, Jamie Tubman (Janelle) of Marathon, Ontario, Jason Bird of Sault Ste. Marie, Storm Jensen (Shaun), Rita Jensen (Dave), Ann Jensen of Blind River, Krystal Bird (Frank), Kyle Bird, Tyler Newman (Angela) , Tim Bird (Mitzie), Shirley-Anne Lowe (Dan) and Candida Reid. Predeceased by Johnny Bird & Darren Bird. Great grandfather of 36 and great great grandfather of 3.
Predeceased by his parents, Alfred (Cap) and Viola Bird. Predeceased by his siblings, Eileen (Merlin), Jean Rayner (Harry), June MacDonald (Jack), Merlyn Bird (Edith) of Thessalon, Ontario.
Uncle to Bonnie Asam, Shirley Brule, Bonnie Stone, Bill Rayner, Don Rayner (Sheila), Robert Rayner (Carol) and many others.
At the request of our dad, there will be no services. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Special thank you to Cedarwood nursing home nurses, 3B nurses and all the doctors that dealt with our dad throughout out his seven month journey.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Diabetes Association, Heart and Stroke Foundation or charity of your choice (payable by cheque or online).
Visit www.osullivanfuneralhome.com to leave condolences for the family. Arrangements entrusted to O’Sullivan Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 215 St. James St, 705-759-8456