Huggett, Bill Alexander

Huggett, Bill Alexander, July 9, 1951 (Toronto) August 21, 2025 (Singhampton)

With great sadness and heavy hearts, we share the news of Bill’s passing. Despite our grief, we are finding humour, sharing our memories, and being ever so grateful that we had him as a husband, father and grandfather.

Bill was unlike anyone else. Strong of body and spirit, smart, funny and loving. He gave the best hugs and said he had to live up to his name.

In Bill’s teenage years, he was a delivery driver for a pharmacy and drove a tow truck. At the age of 20, he married his high school sweetheart, Denise, built a home while earning his CGA degree at night school and started a family.

As a result of his work ethic, Bill began his career with General Electric in the mail department and retired as VP of finance after more than 20 years with Ainley and Associates. He was a volunteer firefighter in Palgrave and joined the Rotary in Collingwood. He was the first one to lend a hand, whether it was for physical labour or advice.

He loved and spoiled his many pets.

Most of all, he cared deeply for his family and would do anything to make sure we were okay. His children, John and Cathryn, meant everything to him. He welcomed Jaime (John’s wife) and Adam (Cathryn’s husband) like they were his own daughter and son. He showed up for his family. Full stop. He adored and was so proud of his grandchildren Olivia, Tae, Emerson and Violet. He attended their hockey games and horse shows.

He was always the first called, first present and eager to rescue his family from car breakdowns and multiple home improvement projects. He worked on making his property beautiful with the tractor he loved. He loved to build, and with help from his family, he made many projects for his property. He designed and built a beautiful sunroom addition for Christmas and birthday celebrations to create the wonderful memories we have as a family.

Bill passed in a way that all of us agree would have been a top choice for him: quick, painless and doing what he loved.

We will miss him.

Never underestimate the power of showing up, of being reliable, of standing by your word.

If you would like to honour Bill’s memory, consider donating blood, donating to a charity of your choice, or being a helper to someone who needs it.

We will have a small family gathering at his final resting place at Prospect Cemetery in Toronto at a later date.

We hope you will share your memories of Bill by visiting his online Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com