WILLIAM GIDLEY
Born June 21, 1923
Died October 16, 2005
William (Bill) was born in Manchester England, after school he joined the Royal Navy at 17 years of age, completing his Naval career in the Canadian Navy and moving to Kitimat in 1975. Following his retirement in civilian life Bill moved to Terrace in 1985.
While in Kitimat he received his Life Membership in the Royal Canadian Legion for the many years of hard work.
Bill moved to Vernon with family five years ago.
Predeceased by his wife Annie, Bill leaves behind sisters Lillian(Eric) and Dorothy in England, daughters Carol, Clare (John), son Billy (Muriel), grand daughters Leanne, Susan, and great grand daughters Brooklyn and Savannah.