Halkes, William “Bill”

Peacefully surrounded by his family at Royal Victoria Regional Health Center on Friday April 8, 2016 in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of the late Lorraine Halkes. Loving companion and best friend of Katheleen Burns. Sadly missed by his children Cheryll (late Gordon) Carruthers of Moonstone, Bill (Carolanne) Halkes of Dalston, and Linda (Brian) Smith of Snow Valley. Proud Grandpa of Jaimie (Joe) Silk, Stephanie (Gene) Carruthers, Willie Halkes, Adam (Lisa) Smith, Karen Dinniwell. Much loved Great Grandpa of Tyler and Carley Silk , Amy and Dana Dinniwell, and Noah Smith. Guests will be received at the Steckley-Gooderham Funeral Home, 30 Worsley St., Barrie, on Wednesday April 13, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm and on Thursday April 14, from 10 am until the time we celebrate his life in the chapel at 11 am. Cremation to follow. If desired, donations in Bill’s memory may be made to the RVH Foundation and are greatly appreciated. Online condolences and memories may be left at www.steckleygooderham.com