Born August 8, 1924. Son of W. A. (Ace) Milks and Florence Scott. Died after a fall on Friday February 26th, 2010. Survived by his loving wife and partner, Ruth. Bill leaves his son Bill, married to Sara, and two children Jonathan and Gillian who were the "apple of his eye" and to them he was known as "Poppa". Bill also leaves his brother John, married to Marjorie in Canton, Ohio, his children and grandchildren and Joan Windeler his sister-in-law. Bill was a graduate of Carleton University B.A. in the first daytime class, and also took numerous college level courses in Canada. Bill was an Ottawa person. While attending Glebe Collegiate he was Commanding Officer of the Cadet Corps. Glebe Old-Timers will remember "The Colonel". The R.C.A.F. claimed him for 14 months. His service was with Eastern Air Command. Bill was with the C.N.R. from 1941 - 1965. He was with Douglas Aircraft of Canada, Salada Foods Ltd. and Metro Toronto, at all of which he was Head of Personnel. During his last nineteen years, Bill was President of William J. Milks and Associates Ltd. Bill, Ruth and Bill Jr. spent many happy summers at Golden Lake Ontario. Forest Grove Church occupied much of his time. He worked through church offices and became the First Chair of the Official Board. He was Chair of Bayview Village Association for one year. Bill will be remembered from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday March 2, 2010 at the R. S. Kane Funeral Home, 6150 Yonge Street (at Goulding, south of Steeles). A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel at _11:00 a.m. on Wednesday March 3, 2010. Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
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