Obituary of William Edward Joseph Holman

William Edward Joseph "Bill" Holman Of Wileville, passed away peacefully April 26, 2011 at the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater with his family by his side. Born in Halifax, May 24, 1937, he was the son of the late William Joseph and Mary Frances (Pitcher) Holman. Bill worked at the funeral business from 1957 until he retired. He is survived by his loving wife, Norma (Hiltz); four sons, Wayne (Heather), Hebbs Cross; Peter (Linda), New Canada; Greg (Wanda), Lower Northfield; Jeffery (Patty), Fruitvale, BC; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; sister, Betty (Jack) Gentles, Trenton, ONT. He was predeceased by his parents; maternal parents, Arthur and Beatrice Hiltz and a son, Richard. A celebration of Bill’s life will be held 2pm Tuesday, May 3 in the Northwest Baptist Church, Rev Richard Moore officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Shaid Animal Shelter or the charity of your choice. Special thanks to staff of the 3rd floor at the South Shore Regional Hospital and the VON for their care. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com.