Obituary of William Alexander Teasdale

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Bill Teasdale, 67, of William's Point. Bill passed away peacefully at Cobblestone Cottage, RK MacDonald Nursing Home, Feb. 9, 2016. Bill was born in Antigonish on August 28, 1948. He was the son of the late Charles and Catherine (MacLellan) Teasdale. Bill was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He truly was a great family man. Bill was employed as a bricklayer. Following several years in that trade he worked at Teasdale's Mill in North Grant for 25 years. His last working years were spent with Vincent J's. Bill was a dedicated volunteer. After serving for many years with the Antigonish Lions he was presented with a Life-Membership in recognition of outstanding support of the Lions Foundation. He also spent many years as a volunteer driver of the Care Van. This job he loved and took great pride in helping those who required the service. He also collected for the Arthritis Society. Bill and Janie loved to travel. Trips to Burnaby, Calgary, and Boulder to welcome grandchildren were some of their greatest memories. Bill's favorite vacations were spent at Abaco Island, Bahamas. Bill loved life. He enjoyed nature, reading and he was a great storyteller. He enjoyed many trips to town with the boys. Excursions up the mountain to Maple Lodge were always a highlight. Bill is survived by his wife Janie (MacFarlane), son Jason (Kelly) and their girls Ella, Marley and Cassie; daughter Karen (Brad Cook) and their boys Ben and Charlie; son Brian (Lindsey) and their boys Ian, Will and Andrew; son Kevin (Leah) and their children Clara and Miles. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Florence (late Lorne), brothers Charlie (Julia), Ken (Kaye), Jack (Gertie), and Clyde (Karen), and his mother-in-law Kitty MacFarlane; and many more relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his brother Lorne, four brothers in infancy, and nephew Donnie Teasdale. The family will be forever grateful to the staff at Cobblestone Cottage for their tender care, concern and love they showered on Bill. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9pm Sunday, February 14, in MacIsaac Funeral Home, 61 Pleasant St., Antigonish. Funeral Mass 11am Monday, February 15 in St. Ninian’s Cathedral, Reverend Joe MacKenzie presiding. Burial in the parish cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations can be made to the Antigonish Lions or the Care Van.