Mr. William Arthur ( Bill ) Morrison age 78 years passed away peacefully at his home, January 16, 2013 following a lengthy battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Bill was born August 25, 1934 to Michael and Victoria Morrison. He attended St. Andrew's Roman Catholic School, St. Paul's College, Winnipeg Manitoba and Port Arthur Collegiate. He began his teaching career in Port Arthur and later Beardmore where he was Principal of St. Hilary Roman Catholic School for two years. Bill married Bonnie (Laprade) December 30 1959 and just celebrated their 53rd Wedding Anniversary. Bill and Bonnie moved to Atikokan in 1960 where Bill was teacher and principal at St. Patrick's Roman Catholic School. While in Atikokan he was an active member of the Knights of Columbus, Atikokan Hospital, Library Board, and the Board of Education for Public School, Atikokan Council and Lion's Club where he was president 1972-1973. Bill was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and golf, but his greatest love was spending time with family at his log cabin that he built on Crystal Lake, where he spent many happy hours telling stories to his grandchildren. "Billsville" as it was commonly referred to was known for its friendship, hospitality and happy hours. Upon retiring in 1989 Bill and Bonnie moved to Thunder Bay where Bill took up a new hobby making fishhooks. ``Logman Lures`` became a best seller. They also enjoyed many wonderful winters in Mesa Arizona with former Atikokanites and new friends. Bill is survived by his loving wife Bonnie, daughters Marla McKerracher (Dwayne McRae), Lisa (Sean) Brennan, son Jon (Aaron Medd) , grandchildren Amy, Jillian, David, Katelyn, Miranda McKerracher, father-in-law Edgar Laprade, brothers Francis and Paul, sisters Theresa (Gerald) Girard, Rosemary (Clare) Harrington, Audrey Mae (Arnold) Palmer, Barbara Ann (Hugh) Wood, Lorraine (Lee) Ray, sister-in law Lorna Morrison, and special cousin Jack (Ann) Oliphant. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and relatives. Bill was predeceased by his parents, son David, brother Bernard, sister-in-law Marilyn Morrison and mother-in-law Arline Laprade. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, January 19th when family and friends will gather for a Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. at St. Margaret's Roman Catholic Church to be celebrated by Fr. Ciaran Donnelly. As per Bill's wishes cremation has already taken place with services completed in the church. Private interment will take place at a later time. In lieu of flowers donations to the Thunder Bay Disaster Relief Fund, Dew Drop Inn, or The Lung Association would be greatly appreciated. On-line condolences may be made at www.sargentandson.com.

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