William (Bill) Alexander Malcolm died peacefully with his loving family by his side in the early morning hours of June 7th in St. Martha’s Regional Hospital, Antigonish.
Born in Antigonish, he was a son of Reuben Hart and Mary Christena (Gillis) Malcolm.
Bill is survived by his wife of 65 years, Pauline; his children, Kim (Jack), Erinville, NS and Cindy (Rev. Heather), Guysborough, NS; his grandchildren, Shawn (Rawan), Toronto, ON; Gregory (Laura), Antigonish, NS; Jennifer, PEI; Ryan & Kaitlin (Brendan), Fort McMurray, AB; his fur grandchildren, Bella & Penny; his great grandchildren, Kai, Zen, Elliana, Austin, Hayden, Jax Jeffrey, Kohen & Emma. He is also survived by his beloved sister, Doris; his sisters-in-law, Shirley Watters & Shirley Bouchard. He leaves behind many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends who he loved dearly.
Bill was predeceased by his parents, Reuben & Mary Christena Malcolm; and in-laws Melinda & Raymond Bouchard; his son, Jeffrey; daughter-in-law, Karen; his sisters, Audrey Simpson, Susan Simpson, Frances Smith, and Patricia (Jack) Shanahan; his brothers, Robert, Neil, Doug (Doris) and Cecil (Frances) Malcolm; his in-laws, Margaret (Thomas) Skerry, Raymond (Phyllis) Bouchard, Ronald Bouchard, Audrey (Blair) Currie, and Kenny Watters.
Bill owned and operated Bill Malcolm’s Furniture and Appliances for many years. Throughout his working career, he enjoyed meeting many people making many friends. Bill was involved with the Federal and Provincial Liberal Parties and helping out with these campaigns. Even though he was a proud Liberal, he never let that get in the way of having friends who followed a different political party. Bill was a General Member of the Office of the Commissioner of Review Tribunals, Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security with the Government of Canada for which he travelled extensively throughout Canada, taking his position very seriously.
Most importantly, family came first. Bill was a family man who supported and loved his family dearly. Bill was an avid crib player and a jokester. In his younger years, Bill enjoyed traveling and camping. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and was very proud of his Scottish heritage.
To all of the doctors, specialists, nurses, VON, hospital staff, and Lawtons Pharmacy staff who have cared for Bill throughout the last few years, thank you for your love and care. You all have our family's ever-lasting gratitude.
Cremation has taken place. At Bill’s requests, there will be no visitation. Funeral Mass will be held at 11am on Monday, June 15 at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, St. Andrews, with Fr. Danny MacLennan officiating. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the following: VON Antigonish, St. Andrews Volunteer Fire Department, Heart & Stroke Foundation, or the Kidney Foundation.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of C.L. Curry Funeral Home, Antigonish. Online condolences: www.clcurry.com