It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of William (Bill) Dwight Rector of Port Howe, formerly of Amherst. Bill passed at home Friday, April 17, 2020, surrounded by his family, after a short but courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Springhill he was the son of the late Samuel and Anne (Little) Rector.
He worked for 33 years at Nova Scotia Power starting as a Linesman and finishing his career as a Supervisor. He had been a Scout leader, taking a troop to a Canadian Jamboree in Alberta. He volunteered a few years as a Warden at Christ Church in Amherst. He enjoyed curling and curled competitively when he was younger. In his retirement he took up golfing and biking.
He will be remembered for his kindness, his helping ways, a hearty laugh that could be heard for great distances and an amazing moustache. He will also be remembered for quirky sayings, wonderful facial expressions and gestures. He touched the lives of everyone he met.
Bill will be missed by his soulmate of 42 years Joy (Harrison) Rector; son Christopher (Amy Strang) of Halifax; daughter Karen Rector, Amherst, chosen daughter Wan Chung (Jonny Brunsgaard), Kamloops; grandchildren Owen, Connor and Kaison; brothers Dick (MaryLee) Rector, Amherst, Pat (Loraine) Rector, Calgary, Donnie (Kay) Gould, Munroe, North Carolina; sisters Marilyn (Clarence) Boucher, Moncton, and Meredith (George) Skinner, Halifax; brother in law Danny Gagnon, Dartmouth. He was known as Uncle Boo to many nieces and nephews who will also mourn his passing. He will also be sadly missed by his many friends and especially those at Beachway Park where he had spent his last 9 winters.
Bill was predeceased by his sister Marg Gagnon.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Jones Family Funeral Centre, (902-667-8777), 70 Church St., Amherst, NS. Public visitation will take place from the Jones Family Funeral Centre on Thursday, August 13, 2020 from 6 to 8 pm. A Celebration of Life for Bill will be held at the Funeral Centre on Friday, August 14, 2020 at 2 pm. In keeping with COVID-19 restrictions, attendees are required to wear a mask and call 902-667-8777 to pre-register their attendance so that seating can be accommodated. As seating is limited we recommend you call early.
Donations may be made to your charity of choice.
Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Bill's online memorial at www.jonesfamilyfuneralcentre.ca or through the Jones Family Funeral Centre Facebook Page.