Posts to the tribute of Bill Handley

Dottie Welch posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
On behalf of the dancers in the Square and Round Dance Federation of Nova Scotia, we send our condolences to Zella and the family and friends of Bill. What an impressive career! We are glad that Bill found time during his retirement to enjoy square dancing and shared in our many happy dance evenings and special events. With sympathy, Dottie and Gary Welch, Secretary SRDFNS
Frances Green lit a candle
Thursday, March 4, 2021
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Shelley & Timothy Hill lit a candle
Thursday, March 4, 2021
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Dedicated to our father Gerald Handley, who passed away February 25th, 2021 Family Chain We knew little that morning That God was going to call your name In life we all loved you dearly In death we will do the same It broke our hearts to lose you You did not go alone For part of us went with you The day God called you home You left us with such great memories Your Love is still our Guide And, although we can not see you We know you will always be by our side Our Family Chain is now broken and nothing seems the same But as God calls us one by one The Chain will link again I’ll be seeing you dad....forever in my heart you will be Loving you ‘till the cows come home Your Daughter Shelley
Morag Bell posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Me. Handley was like another Uncle to me growing up. I will always remember his fabulous sense of humor and his kind heart as he opened up his home to us. The world is an emptier place without him.
Alexandra Matheson planted a tree in memory of Bill Handley
Monday, March 1, 2021
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Richard Thibodeau posted a condolence
Monday, March 1, 2021
Michael, sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. My thoughts an prayers are with you and your family. Your Friend Richard T.
Don and Verna Ward posted a condolence
Monday, March 1, 2021
Zella, Don and I were so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. We enjoyed our times together at square dancing and more recently at either Costco or Masstown Market. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Don and Verna Ward
Susan Stevens posted a condolence
Monday, March 1, 2021
Auntie Zella and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Uncle Bill was such a positive, vibrant energy and always had the most entertaining stories and contagious laugh. He will be greatly missed. Love to you all. Susie XO
Don Rix posted a condolence
Sunday, February 28, 2021
Dear Zella and family Sorry to hear of Bills passing. We enjoyed our time square dancing and our fellowship when Betty Ann and I would meet you. Time has passed but my memories of you and Bill remain as if it was yesterday. .Hope to see you when this covid is over. I will be planting a red oak from Oxford ns in Bills memory here in Lawrencetown. Stay safe .
Cynthia Weeks-Dagenais lit a candle
Saturday, February 27, 2021
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I am so sorry to here of Uncle Bill's passing. It's been awhile since I saw him, but I used to luv coming to the house in Portland Estates. Miss the whole family. Luv you Aunt Zella. My youngest sister passed last year. You are in my prayers. ❤️
Mike Van Dine lit a candle
Saturday, February 27, 2021
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My deepest condolences. I met Bill a few times, he was a good friend of my fathers Bob Van Dine.
Dayrl and Judy Burgess posted a condolence
Saturday, February 27, 2021
Dear Zella and family, Dayrl and I, along with Jennifer, Jackie and their families, send our sincere condolences on the passing of dear Bill. When we were dating, Dayrl often spoke of his sister and her husband being in the military in Germany and that they would soon be coming home. I was eager to meet them and was so pleased to see that they were very accepting of Dayrl's new girlfriend. As the years went by, we observed their military career, always eager to receive that well-informed Christmas card, complete with family pictures. Zella was so good at keeping in touch. Life brings both sunshine and rain and, together, we laughed and cried. Bill was a balanced family man and enjoyed the simple things in life. He was not one to talk incessantly about his military service but, rather, about the people who meant the most to him. He was interesting to have a conversation with, and best of all, his larger-than-life laugh. He will be missed by so many. Love, Dayrl and Judy Burgess
Betty Nickerson posted a condolence
Saturday, February 27, 2021
Dear Zella, Ernie and I share in your sorrow as you mark the passing of Bill, a wonderful man. You shared a long marriage with him so were very blessed. To you and your family may you find peace as you celebrate his life. Betty Nickerson
Helen & Wyman Benjamin posted a condolence
Saturday, February 27, 2021
Zella & family, So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. We always enjoyed time with you at square dancing. May your memories of happier times help comfort you at this difficult time. Love & prayers, Helen & Wyman
Robert Hall posted a condolence
Saturday, February 27, 2021
Dear Mrs. Handley and family, I presently live in Newfoundland but was born and raised in Halifax. I regularly review on line the obituaries in the Chronicle Herald and read Bill’s obituary because his parent’s names were familiar to me and Bill’s own service record was so spectacular in the great number of important postings he had. I noted a reference to an O’Sullivan uncle. My grandmother was Elizabeth O’Sullivan born in Lawrence, Massachusetts who moved as a child to Halifax with her family and eventually married my grandfather Malcom MacFarlane Hall. How the connection to the Handleys came about I don’t know but I am sure that somewhere I have a picture of Harry and his wife at some family function. My parents were Florrie (Ross) and John Hall. Please accept my condolences at the loss of Bill. As I have an interest in things military it would have been interesting to discuss his military career with him. A family connection (if there is one) would have given us two things to talk about. God bless you and your large family. Bob Hall
Russ & Mary Trimper posted a condolence
Saturday, February 27, 2021
Zella & Family. We are saddened to learn of Bill' death. Our thoughts And prayers are with you at this difficult time. Please accept our sincere condolences. Russ & Mary Trimper
Wanda MacInnes posted a symbolic gesture
Saturday, February 27, 2021
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I remember the first time I met Uncle Bill. Zella took me to a Christmas Party at her work in Beaver Bank when she was just beginning to date Bill. I was only 5 and already had an Uncle Bill so when I met him, much to Zella's chagrin, I called him Uncle Bill. He got a charge out of that and the two of them spoiled me all day long. It must have been an omen of things to come because they did marry and Zella looked like a Princess in her bridal gown. You could tell how crazy they were for each other which didn't change throughout their years together. I was so lucky to have them in my life for all those years and we spent loads of fun times together. There was always laughter and acceptance. I will always miss Uncle Bill. Bruce and I send our sincere condolences to the whole family. There will never be another like him.
Ken and Cheryl Boutilier lit a candle
Saturday, February 27, 2021
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Aunt Zella: We're so very sad for you and all your family for Uncle Bill's passing. He was a dynamic individual and an interesting person; such a loss to the world. Hoping that your memories will help ease your grief in the coming months. We love you. Sincerely, Ken and Cheryl (Weeks) Boutilier
Margaret Handley posted a symbolic gesture
Friday, February 26, 2021
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My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time....may you find comfort in your memories...deep are the memories of Bill and his brother Leo.....precious they stay ...no passing of time can take them away...Bill be very sadly missed...rest in peace..... Margaret ❤️
Heather & Geoff Cornick posted a condolence
Friday, February 26, 2021
I'm not even sure where to start. To Zella and family: Bill was an extraordinary man, and will be missed by so many. From the day I met him 36 years ago, as a young friend of his only daughter, I was welcomed into his home and his family. Over the years Geoff and I have enjoyed his company with many fishing and hunting stories. May his memory bring you great joy ❤
Shelley Hill Posted Mar 4, 2021 at 9:16 PM
Thank you Heather and for the beautiful flower arrangement. Love you Shelley
Marie MacLeod posted a condolence
Friday, February 26, 2021
Beautiful tribute to one of the finest men I've had the pleasure of knowing. My deepest condolences to the family. He lived a full and wonderful life.
The family of Bill Handley uploaded a photo
Thursday, February 25, 2021
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