The death of William Alexander (Bill) McLachlan , beloved husband of Norah of Brandon and formerly of Boissevain, Manitoba occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Sunday, December 22, 2002. Bill was born in Boissevain, Manitoba on August 2, 1926, son of James and Frances McLachlan. He attended school in Boissevain. Bill moved to Brandon in 1948 and he and his brother started McLachlan Brothers Plastering and Stuccoing. He met and married his wife Norah Ring in Brandon. They were married on February 24, 1951 and raised three sons in the city. Bill later owned and operated a general contracting business, which he maintained until his retirement. An avid sports fan, he enjoyed fishing, boating, golfing, traveling and watching his grandson play soccer. He was very passionate about gardening. Bill is survived by his wife of 51 years, Norah and their children; Dennis (Donna), Mike "Pete", (Paulette) of Edmonton and Jack of Brandon. He also leaves his two grandchildren, Kelly Ann and Christopher of Edmonton. A brother, Frank of Neepawa, sisters Mildred (Ron) Henton of Brandon and Margie Gingras of Westlock, Alberta also survive. He was predeceased by, one sister, three brothers and a granddaughter, Lindsey. The funeral service will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North on Friday, December 27, 2002 at 1:30 pm. A private graveside service will be held at the Brandon cemetery. Friends who wish may make a donation in memory of Bill to the Canadian Cancer Society, Manitoba Division, 193 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 2B7. Arrangements are with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330.
" Miss Me But Let Me Go.
When I come to the end of the road,
And the sun has set for me,
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room,
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little, but not too long,
Remember the love that we once shared,
Miss me but let me go.
For this is a journey we all must take,
And each must go alone,
It's part of the Master's plan,
A step on the road to home.
So when you are lonely and sick at heart,
Go to the friends we know,
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds,
Miss me-but let me go."Memorials
Canadian Cancer Society