William “Bill” Sydney Davies, 76, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020 in Kamloops, BC after a short battle with cancer. Bill was born on December 17, 1943 to Joseph and Gertrude Davies in Toronto, Ontario, the youngest of two children.
Bill worked as a carpenter for his entire career. Apart from being a carpenter, he was a member of the Thompson Valley Lapidary Club and during his retirement Bill thoroughly enjoyed life spending time on anything which involved working with his hands including wood carving, making jewelry, leatherwork, making beer and wine, sewing handbags for all of his favorite people as well as working in his garden and walking his dog Jake.
Bill is survived by his wife of 40 years, Patricia; sister, Mary (Bob) Poulin; daughter, Shelly Davies (Greg); step-son, Brad (Danielle) Finnen; grandchildren, Neil Wiens, Sherilyn (Pat) Lamontagne, TJ Finnen, Vince Finnen, Sarah Davies, Elizabeth Davies; great-granddaughter, Charlie-Mae Wiens. Bill was preceded in death by his son Erroll Davies.
In memory of Bill a bench will be placed on his favorite dog walk at Aviation Way in Kamloops, BC. To all of his dog walking friends, have a sit, enjoy the view and remember Bill in fondness.
Rest in peace Bill, Dad, Grandpa, Great-grandpa… you will be missed.
Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home
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Pat, we are so sorry to hear about Bill – way too young ! I will really miss Bill stopping by the office with an interesting story hat had to be told, or to share some of the things that he has made. A very talented man indeed !!
Rest in Peace Bill
Very sad that Bill left us so soon. He will be greatly missed by so many people, who’s lives he touched. Bill and his dog Jake were quite the pair, going everywhere together. Rest in Piece Bill.
Dear Pat, I am so sorry for your loss. I will treasure the bag Bill made me forever. I just learned of his passing.
Please feel free to get in touch when you feel up to it. gratsoy@tru.ca
Take care of yourself.