MAINPRIZE, William (Bill) Edward - June 26, 1933 - June 9, 2020
With heartfelt sadness we announce that William (Bill) passed away at North York General Hospital on June 9, 2020, at the age of 86 after beating COVID-19 and enduring a long valiant battle with Parkinson's.
In 1964 Bill and his new bride, Marguerite, moved to the newly-developed Willowdale, Leslie and Nymark neighbourhood where he lived for 48 years.
He had a 40-year career at IBM, which always stood for "I'm Bill Mainprize".
Above all, Bill took immense pride in his family and friends.
He was happiest spending time at the family cottage on Georgian Bay in Balm Beach, any family occasion (especially when cake was involved), riding his bike, anything to do with trains and in recent years reading a good book.
Father to Geoff (Lisa), Susan (Bruce) and Brian, brother to Betty, grandfather to Marguerite, Mackenzie, Sarah, John, Kendra and Rowan and predeceased by his loving wife Marguerite Yvonne.
A special thanks to the staff at Extendicare-Bayview, especially Marcy, Linda and Ruby and at Glynwood-Revera, notably Aziz and Bea for their exceptional care.
At this time, private funeral services will take place. However, his family is planning a post-pandemic Celebration of Life at a later date when all who loved him can attend.
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