Richard; I liked your Dad and very much enjoyed time spent with him. I am sure you miss him very much but I am sure you carry him with you always. Gordon Hamilton
WILLIAM KALLIO,
2021
KALLIO, William R. (Bill) 1927 – 2008 – A life, well lived, ended on Sunday, March 2, 2008, at Extendicare, Kirkland Lake. Bill is survived by his loving wife Irene (née Simbirski), of Extendicare, formerly of Noranda, QC., his son Richard Kallio and daughter-in-law, Laurie Bassett, of Kirkland Lake, sister Lillian Johnson (late Elmer), Victoria, B.C., brother-in-law Larry Fortin of Millbrook, ON., and sister-in-law Rose Simbirski of Mississauga, ON., as well as many nieces and nephews. He was especially close to his nephew Lorne Fortin (Wendy and Sarah) of Newmarket, ON., his niece Eileen Grant (Doug, Robbie, Lisa) and families and nephew Richard Johnson (Tracy) of Victoria, B.C. Bill will be missed by his lifelong friend, Allen Laporte of Arntfield, QC. He was predeceased by his mother and father Ilmi and Heikki Kallio, his brother Henry (late wife Sylvia) and his sister Ina Fortin. Bill was born in Kipling, On., and moved to Arntfield, Quebec at a young age. His entire working life (40 years) was spent at Noranda’s Horne Smelter, where he was the Senior Structural Designer. His work at Horne saw him travel the globe overseeing the installation of his invention, the “Horne Waffle Hood”, used for the improvement of the smelting process. Bill was an accomplished artist and musician; many of his works of art hang in homes and churches throughout Quebec and Ontario. A memorial service will take place on Thursday, March 6, 2008 at 2 PM at Extendicare, Kirkland Lake with the Rev. Edna Murdy officiating. Honourary pallbearers include nephews Lorne Fortin, Richard Johnson, Peter Simbirski, his niece Eileen Grant, and friends Allen Laporte and Rick Bassett. Interment will take place in the spring in Noranda, QC. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill’s memory may be made to Extendicare Activity Fund, (Postal Bag 3900, Kirkland Lake, On., P2N 3P4). Special thanks to the staff of Extendicare who work tirelessly to make the lives of the residents comfortable and dignified. Bill / Dad, we love you and miss you. You are free now; go with GodOffer Condolence for the family of William Kallio