William John “Bill” Vanstone

It is with heavy hearts we say goodbye to William John “Bill“ Vanstone, lovingly known as “Brother Bill”, who passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at University Hospital in his 61st year. Bill was born on Remembrance Day, November 11, 1963. From a child’s view, Bill’s birthday was a holiday and Bill loved holidays, especially Halloween and Christmas. When planning a party, Bill would say, “it’s all in the lighting and stemware.” Bill was passionate, full of ideas and plans, meticulously organized from a very early age and always ready for the next celebration with themes, decorations and costumes. His collection of music was as diverse as his parties and dance moves.

Bill started out as a little fella attending Huron Heights Public School and made lasting friendships at Montcalm Secondary School. He jumped into retail at Zellers and moved into management at Le Chateau in Toronto, where he loved experimenting with fashion and wearing it to clubs for a night of dancing with friends. He taught aerobics and bodybuilding, changing himself into a big fella. He followed in the footsteps of his father at Wolverine Copper Tubing in London, where Bill enjoyed a decade, but when the weekend worker program started, he took the opportunity to study computer programming during the week. With his certificate in hand, Bill focused his characteristic attention to detail toward IT. He spent fifteen years at TD Bank Head Office in Managerial positions as an IT specialist and working in Compliance. Brother Bill retired to London in 2016, happy to leave the busy work world behind. He spent his retirement with great friends and family, wearing statement T-shirts, cooking, baking, biking, dancing, and a newfound joy of camping with his buddy Bruce. We will all miss Bill’s keen wit and joy of life.

Bill was the beloved son of William and Ruth Vanstone. Dear brother to Allyson Marie Vanstone (Peter Pendl) and Julie Anne Lamontagne (John). Loving uncle to Kristine, Brittany (Fraser) and Ava. Also loved his many relatives and friends, and Stella dog. Special thanks to Bruce Schwass for his love and support.

Cremation has taken place. A memorial reception will be held at Northview Funeral Chapel and Cremation Centre, 1490 Highbury Avenue North, London, on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., with remembrances to be shared at 2:00 p.m.  A private family interment will take place at Woodland Cemetery at a later date.

Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Bill are asked to consider The Humane Society London and Middlesex or a charity close to your heart.

The family would like to thank the LHSC staff, nurses and doctors, especially at University Hospital, for their care and support of Bill.