Dear Billy, I shall miss the only other person with a sweet tooth like me. :) I am so glad to have had the pleasure of knowing you. The memories we've shared together over the years will forever remain in my heart. Gracie xxx

Dear Uncle Bill I will always remember you as a caring, kind, gentle and very tall Uncle. I will always cherish the time we spent with you as a child and on our visit to England this time last year, you hadn’t changed a bit. It is with much sadness that I have to say goodbye today but you will always be remembered. May you Rest In Peace xx love always Julie, Ian, Nicole and Annalise xx

Bill was always Uncle Bill to us. A giant of a man who loved his family and friends. With all of his many achievements in life came a modesty that he always explained with his immortal line..'Just a boy from Lee'. Miss you and love you. Peter, Jesse and Katie x

Bill, when we came to your house there was always a smile and welcome, such a lovely man who will be missed. Love Di and Anthony xx

My brother Bill, even though we lived far apart we always could keep in touch with modern technology , FaceTime , messenger, emails, I will miss this so much as you never seemed far away, You were here Sept 2015 and our Waratah was out as it is again now , Have picked some and they are in a vase , As will be every year , say hello to Sisters Jessica, Brenda , Mum & Dad, I will say to you what you always said to me “ Bye for now Take care “ Love always Lilian x

For all the times we shared and all the times we cared. We will always remember our friend Bill with great affection. RIP Barry and Andrea xx

Bill you are now at peace and free from the constraints of this world. One of life's true gentlemen. Your friendship and guidance during my service years and continued friendship after meant a great deal to myself and Rosalee . Your visit to us here in the USA. along with Ruth as you toured the east coast from Canada to Florida was great fun. Thanks for the pair of desert boots that you brought with you. No doubt 'Kitty' (RHQ tea lady) is once again serving your new orderly room tea and if your lucky, a couple of biscuits. Our sincerest condolences to Ruth and the entire family at this most difficult of times.

Without a doubt a true gentleman, RIP bill. Sending love and hugs to my dear friend ruth and all the family xx

One of life's Gentlemen. Gone, but fondly remembered. Chris

I had the priilege of serving with Bill in Herford in the then West Germany in the early 60's and thereafter in various locations. He was without doubt a fine Life Guard and respected by all. He will be sadly missed by all in The Life Guards Family. God Bless You Bill. May You Rest In Peace. Sincere condolences to his surviving Family. Colin "Rocket" Briggs.

The term “Officer and Gentleman” is not heard much these days. However, that is exactly what Bill was, but also so much more; leader, loyal friend, mentor, strategist, confidante – all carried out with a warm sense of humour and honest realism. He will be forever missed by all of those fortunate enough to know him; who are better people for having enjoyed that great privilege. Gerald

to Bills emidiate familymy thoughts are with you all at this sad time. The memories will remain,of my time in The Life Guard with both john and bill, and remembering the laughs, My lasting memory of Bill will always be of the grinning ,tousle haired youngster, alway game for a laugh. Rest in Peace Bill wacker

In tears we saw you sinking, we watched you fade away.. You faced your task with courage, Your spirit did not bend. And still you kept on fighting until the very end. God saw you getting tired, when a cure was not to be, so He put His arms around you and whispered “Come to Me” So when we saw you sleeping, so peaceful and free from pain. We could not wish you back To suffer that again. Always remembered and forever missed.... Love Always Emma, Stafford and Isaac xxx

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I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other that we still are. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? Life means all that it ever meant, it is the same as it ever was.