[nscumber] Obit: RECTOR, William "Bill" Dwight

[David Winter <nscumber@yahoogroups.com>]

William "Bill" D. Rector

1953-2020

William "Bill" D. Rector

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of William (Bill) Dwight
Rector of Port Howe, formerly of Amherst. Bill passed at home Friday, April
17, 2020, surrounded by his family, after a short but courageous battle with
cancer.

  

Born in Springhill he was the son of the late Samuel and Anne (Little) Rector.

  

He worked for 33 years at Nova Scotia Power starting as a Linesman and
finishing his career as a Supervisor. He had been a Scout leader, taking a
troop to a Canadian Jamboree in Alberta. He volunteered a few years as a
Warden at Christ Church in Amherst.  He enjoyed curling and curled
competitively when he was younger. In his retirement he took up golfing and
biking.

  

He will be remembered for his kindness, his helping ways, a hearty laugh that
could be heard for great distances and an amazing moustache.  He will also be
remembered for quirky sayings, wonderful facial expressions and gestures.  He
touched the lives of everyone he met.

  

Bill will be missed by his soulmate of 42 years Joy (Harrison) Rector; son
Christopher (Amy Strang) of Halifax; daughter Karen Rector, Amherst, chosen
daughter Wan Chung (Jonny Brunsgaard), Kamloops; grandchildren Owen, Connor
and Kaison; brothers Dick (MaryLee) Rector, Amherst, Pat (Loraine) Rector,
Calgary, Donnie (Kay) Gould, Munroe, North Carolina; sisters Marilyn
(Clarence) Boucher, Moncton, and Meredith (George) Skinner, Halifax; brother
in law Danny Gagnon, Dartmouth. He was known as Uncle Boo to many nieces and
nephews who will also mourn his passing. He will also be sadly missed by his
many friends and especially those at Beachway Park where he had spent his last
9 winters.

  

Bill was predeceased by his sister Marg Gagnon.

  

Arrangements have been entrusted to Jones Family Funeral Centre,
(902-667-8777), 70 Church St., Amherst, NS.  A time of remembrance will be
held in the near future.

  

Donations may be made to your charity of choice.

  

Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting
Bill's online memorial at www.jonesfamilyfuneralcentre.ca or through the Jones
Family Funeral Centre Facebook Page.

  

[Collected by DAW, 19 Apr 2020]