Obituary of William Conlon

William Walker Conlon passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2006 at the age of 76. Bill as he was known was born on December 26, 1929 to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Conlon, the youngest of four children; all of whom have predeceased him. He grew up and spent all his life at Lloydminster. Bill is survived by his loving wife, Frances, her two daughters, Connie Friday and Margaret Heidebrecht; one granddaughter, Chelsea Heidebrecht; two sisters-in-law, and numerous nieces and nephews, as well as other relatives. Bill was predeceased by his parents, two brothers, one sister, two nieces and two nephews. The service for Bill was held from the Grace United Church, Lloydminster, Alberta on Wednesday, August 2, 2006 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Norm Laird officiating. EULOGY Bill was born at Lloydminster on December 26, 1929. He took his schooling at Trafalgar out where he lived east and south of Lloydminster. Only the school was east and north of Lloydminster. He took one year of High School in Lloydminster. He spent four years in Air Cadets and 16 years with the local militia until they closed down in 1970. He also worked various jobs and farmed as well. In 1971, he met Frances Allen marrying June 26, 1971. Frances had two daughters, Connie and Margaret, from a previous marriage. Bill became an instant Father. He used to say he got a ready-made family. The girls were happy too, as now they had a Dad like the other kids. As time went on they left home–Connie in 1983 and Margaret in 1988. Margaret had a daughter in 1988 so he became a Grandpa which again was just his cup of tea! Bill was very community-minded and was involved in many different organizations such as the Royal Canadian Legion. In fact, he was one who pushed for the new hall and his dream became a reality. He also belonged to the Canadian Order of Foresters, now known as The Independent Order of Foresters as well as many others. Bill loved animals. The neighbors across the road on the farm could never keep a dog at home. It always had to come see Bill; the grass was greener there and the food tasted better. Bill loved hunting, fishing, , ball, hockey and most other sports. Many times would see him sitting on a chair in the doorway between the kitchen and living room listening to hockey in the kitchen and watching baseball on TV in the living room. He played hockey on a Senior’s team called the “Neversweats”. Bill also loved cards, especially cribbage. Many times he could be found at the Legion on an afternoon engaged in a game of crib. In 1999, Bill sold to Husky Oil and he and Frances moved to town. The biggest thing he liked about town life was no more driving to the Post office for the mail, as it was delivered right to your door. Wow! Due to failing health, Bill moved to the Jubilee Home in 2002 where he resided until his passing. Bill had a Big heart and was sometimes too big as some took advantage of this. Rest in peace Bill, your suffering is done. Card of Thanks We would like to thank the Jubilee Home Staff for their care of Bill while he was there and to Dr. Du Plooy, Dr. Chapelski and Dr. Endemann for their care. Thank you for the phone calls, offers of help, flowers and donations. To McCaws for their compassion and understanding, and to the Ladies who served lunch. Thank you one and all. Frances Conlon Connie Friday Margaret Lynn and Chelsea Heidebrecht