Town will lower flag for three days in his honour
STAFF WRITER
A former member of Perth town council for 25 years, and an avid sports enthusiast, has passed away.
Bill White died peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024 at the Perth Community Care Centre at the age of 82 years.
He was an active member of the Perth community and enjoyed sports. As a councillor, he was instrumental in the planning and development of the Conlon Farm Recreation Complex. He cherished his time spent with his sons, coaching their baseball teams, watching them play hockey and football, fishing and talking sports.
Family and friends will gather at Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. West Perth on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024 from 4 to 7 p.m.
In remembrance, contributions to the Conlon Farm Recreation Complex or the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (C.H.E.O.) would be appreciated. Cheques for Conlon Farm should be made payable to the Town of Perth with reference by memo to Conlon Farm Recreation Complex.
White will be sadly missed by his close family Patricia, Barry and Craig (Megan). He was the proud Poppa to Evan, William, Cameron and Jackson.
White was predeceased by his parents, Norm and Gwen; his brothers, Jack, Brian “Gus” and Dave; and his dear grandson Avery.
The council of the Town of Perth has also issued a statement of condolences, and that the flag at town hall will be lowered to half-mast for three days.
I spent 3 yrs on the Perth Police Service Board where I first met Bill White. Bill was always pleasant and a pleasure to deal with, and he will be missed by many who knew him.