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- As he grew up, this William became known as "Wim" because of the proliferation of Williams in the ARBOUR family. Wim was playing hockey in Hamilton, Ontario, when he met the woman of his dreams. Wim was an engineer on a lake boat for a time before moving north to South Porcupine, Ontario, in Cochrane County. There he worked at the Dome Gold Mine. After a serious injury at the mine, he moved to Hamilton, where he opened a business installing commercial heating installations, which he operateduntil his retirement.
On 16 Mar 1939, Bill travelled to the US via the port of Niagara Falls.NY. Although he had no specific plans, he did intend to look for work and housing. He was noted to be 5'7" with a medium complexion, black hair, and brown eyes. He carried $35 with him.
Hamilton (ON) Newspaper -- 02 Jun 2003
ARBOUR, William "Bill" -- Peacefully at his home on Sunday, 1 June 2003, in his 95th year. Beloved husband of the late Eileen (Golden) Arbour (1998). Loving father of Maureen Radigan (Tom) of Hamilton and Joe Arbour (Miriam) of Ottawa. Loving Grandpa of Paula (Mario LaPorta), Erin (Judson Teeft), Michelle (Bill Marriott), Blake, Ashley, and the late Shannon (David T. Shaw). Also survived by sevengreat-grandchildren, Jason,Danielle, and Adam LaPorta, Cohen Teeft, Angela and William Marriott,and Richard Radigan-Shaw. Dear brother of Doris, Dorman, Leonard, and Stanley (Bud). Mr. Arbour was owner/operator of Arbour Stoker Service forover 30 years. As a youth he sailed on Great Lakes Freighters during in summer and played for several Ontario Hockey teams in winter. He worked at Dome Minesin Timmins before settling in Hamilton in 1943. In the 1950s, he supported the Hamilton Police Minor Sports Association, underthe direction of his cousin Bernie Arbour and sponsored the "ArbourEagles" for several years. He was much loved by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren for his playfulness, teasing, and piggyback rides. He was a lifetime member of Vic Tanny's until they went brankrupt, at whichtime he joined Sir Allan MacNabRecreation Centre, and remained a regular swimmer there until March of this year. He will be fondly remembered by his many friends at the pool. Visitation at the P. X. Dermody Funeral Home, 7 East Avenue South,on Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 pm with vigilprayers at 8 pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Regina Mundi Catholic Church on Wednesday, 4 June, at 10 am. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
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1909 - 2003 (94 ans)
