William ‘Bill’ McAteer Ducasse, 71

William "Bill" McAteer Ducasse
June 10th, 1936 ~ June 20th , 2007

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William "Bill" McAteer Ducasse, after a lengthy illness, with his family by his side on June 20th, 2007. Bill was the oldest of four boys, born in Rainy River to Bill Sr. and Mary Ducasse. Bill attended the North Bay Normal School and obtained his teaching degree. He then moved to Dryden in 1958 to teach. Bill’s teaching career was spent at Riverview School, Pinewood School and he was the Principal at Sprucedale School, finishing his career as Principal of Pinewood School. Bill belonged to the Tree-Toppers Model Airplane Club, the Kinsmen, and the K40 Club of Dryden. He enjoyed fishing and traveling with his wife, especially to Arizona in the winter. Bill has left to mourn, his beloved wife of 45 years, Connie, his daughter Michelle Gauthier and her husband Albert and his grandchildren Jonathon and Samantha Gauthier of Salem Oregon. Bill will also be sadly missed by his brothers Marshal, Frank, David and their families, all his nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, extended family and friends. Sadly Bill was predeceased by his daughter Shelly Ann on June 28, 1988. In keeping with Bill’s wishes a private family service will be held. If friends so desire donations may be made to the DHRC CT Scan Fund or to the DRHC Oncology Unit through the Stevens Funeral Homes "Moffat Chapel" P.O. Box 412 Dryden, ON P8N 2Z1. Condolences may be emailed to sympathycard@shaw.ca subject line: Ducasse