Date de Décès: 2008-01-23
Date de Parution: 2008-01-31
Source: The Chronicle-Journal, Thunder Bay, ON
DROINE, William 2008-01-31 Mr. William (Bill) Droine, age 87, resident of Thunder Bay, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Grandview Lodge January 23, 2008, after a brief illness. Bill was born October 2, 1920 in Port Arthur, attended Central School and graduated from P.A.T.S. (Hillcrest High School). He proudly served in the Royal Canadian Navy during WW2 on the corvette HMCS Camrose. In 1946, he married the love of his life, Ollie Kinaschuk and they settled in Port Arthur to raise their family. Bill worked at Canadian Car and Foundry for 21 years and then for Vercival and Company, retiring in 1979. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion and the Elks. After the loss of his beloved wife Ollie in 1992, Bill lived independently in his own home until his move to Grandview Lodge in November 2007. Our Dad was happiest when he was with his family, whether it was walking in the bush looking for mushrooms, blueberry picking, fishing, Sunday picnics, or playing hockey on the backyard rink with his three children. In his later years, he kept a regular routine of exercising on his stationary bike, doing sit-ups and watching Star Trek and Bluejay and Leaf games on TV. He was an avid reader and believed in the importance of a higher education. In 1993, his twin granddaughters Kim and Michelle were born. "Grampa" was extremely proud of all their accomplishments and his face lit up whenever they visited him or he spoke of them. Our Dad loved playing crib, and when he could no longer see all those 15-2’s, he played a modified version with his "coach" son-in-law Bill where they "beat the board" the last game they played on January 22. Dad was predeceased by his wife Ollie in 1992, his parents Feydor and Lena Draganiuk and older brother Steve. He will be deeply missed by his son Bob (Linda) Owen Sound, son Bill (Mary Jane Finlayson) Toronto, daughter Corinne (Bill) Krezonoski and granddaughters Kim and Michelle, Thunder Bay and numerous other nieces, nephews sisters-in law and one brother-in law. Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke or Diabetes Association. Arrangements entrusted to the Sargent & Son Funeral Home, 21 N. Court Street. Thank You We would like to thank the staff of Grandview Lodge (F wing) for their exceptional care