The death of William (Bill) Alexander John Black occurred Monday, March 24, 2003 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre, Brandon. Funeral service will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North on Saturday, March 29, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the Brandon Cemetery. Friends who wish may make a donation in memory of Bill to the Westman Association for Terminal Care in Hospice (W.A.T.C.H.), Unit M 435 Rosser Avenue, Brandon, MB R7A 6S2 or the Sun Fund for Kids, c/o Brandon Sun, 501 Rosser Avenue, Brandon, MB R7A 0K4. Complete obituary information to follow. Arrangements are with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning, 727-0330.


The death of William (Bill) Alexander John Black occurred Monday, March 24, 2003 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre, Brandon. Bill was born on the home farm at Douglas, Manitoba on March 1, 1925, son of John and Christina Black. Bill grew up on the family farm called "Fairview" at Douglas. He attended Douglas School. He joined the Army when he was eighteen years old, serving in World War II, from 1943-1946 with the R.C.A. Signals. Bill married the love of his life, Agnes Baxter Wilson on September 7, 1946. Upon his return to civilian life, Bill was employed with various businesses in the Brandon area, Brandon Packers, Wright Implement Company, Brandon Pure Milk, Fit Well Taylors, McDonald's Men's Wear and at Eatons in the Men's Wear Department. Bill concluded his working career with Narvey's Men's Wear. Bill was an active member of his community. With the support of his wife Agnes, he served as a Cub and Scout Leader, serving with the Boy Scouts of Canada for over twenty years. He was a District Commissioner for Scouting and received the Honor of Merit in Scouting. He was an active volunteer with the delivery of the Meals on Wheels program. Bill was also an active volunteer with the Summer and Winter Games, with the Curling Bonspiels and Tournaments and was a member of the Brandon Curling Club, curling in the Men's Master League. He was recently a welcoming host with the Brandon Wheat Kings. Bill also had time to serve on the board of Westman Opportunities Inc. and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion. An avid sportsman, Bill enjoyed many hours of hiking, biking, skating, playing golf, curling and canoeing at Clear Lake. He enjoyed life to the fullest. If someone needed a helping hand, he was always there to lend a hand for family and friends. His workshop at his home was a place where his grandchildren and he would work on making any toy they desired. Bill took a keen interest in everything his family and friends did. A morning would not be complete during the week without "coffee" with his friends at "Chicken Paul's Restaurant". He will be lovingly remembered by: his wife Agnes of fifty-eight years; daughter Rosemary (Jim) Cornett and Justin, sons David (Brenda) Black, Sandy, Chris (Melissa), Aaron and Kelsey. Bill was predeceased by, his father, David John Black and his mother, Christina Henrietta Binions. Funeral service will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North on Saturday, March 29, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. Honorary pallbearers will be: Peter Warkentin, Irv Powers, Ralph Heard, Marv Robinson, Russell Green and Rod MacLennan. Interment will follow at the Brandon Cemetery. Friends who wish may make a donation in memory of Bill to the Westman Association for Terminal Care in Hospice (W.A.T.C.H.), Unit M 435 Rosser Avenue, Brandon, MB R7A 6S2 or the Sun Fund for Kids, c/o Brandon Sun, 501 Rosser Avenue, Brandon, MB R7A 0K4. Arrangements are with Memories Chapel and Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330. Memorials
Sun Fund for Kids, or W.A.T.C.H.