Obituary of Bill Stobbs

Bill Stobbs November 19, 1935 - January 11, 2023 There are some people you think will live forever. Not because they are invincible but rather because you just can’t imagine a world that they are not a part of. Bill Stobbs was one of those people. He lit up a room when he walked in with his booming voice and huge smile and never missed an opportunity make you feel welcome. He was a giver and the epitome of a “nice man”. Bill was born in Windsor in 1935 and after moving his way around Southern Ontario for most of his life, eventually settling in the Chatham area, he ended up back where he started, in Windsor close to his children and died on Jan 11, 2023. He was 87 years old Bill worked for Union Gas for 40 years and touched a lot of lives there. He was the consummate volunteer and involved in everything from Petrolia Town Council, Boy Scouts, United Way, Jaycees to Canadian Mental Health Association and Canadian Cancer Society to name a few but his passion was Hockey. He never played the game but was involved in almost every Executive and Management aspect of it for more than 30 years. He was a Life Member of the OHA and except for the last few years could be spotted at Arenas throughout the province enjoying the game. In 2106, in honor of his contribution, The Great Lakes Junior C Hockey Division was renamed The Bill Stobbs Division. In between community service and hockey obligations, he found time to be a pretty good husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather as well. Bill will be missed by his loving wife of 65 years, Joan. His children Brad (Laurean), Mark (Carrie) and Cheryl. His grandchildren Tyler, Marly (Luke), Melissa and Gage. His great grandchildren Lyam, Maple and Ivy. Special thanks to the staff at “Shoreview at Riverside” for taking such good care of him for the past 18 months. In lieu of flowers, donations to Canadian Alzheimer’s Society, or the Canadian Mental Health Society would be appreciated. Cremation has taken place and a private family service will take place at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to SIMPLE CHOICE, 519-254-2585. Online condolences may be shared at www.simplechoicecremation.ca