William "Bill" McAloney
1929 - 2020
William "Bill" McAloney
Requested Charity
War Amps, IWK Health Centre, River Hebert United Church, River Hebert Medical Centre, Cumberland VON
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MCALONEY, William E. (Bill), Amherst, NS (formerly of River Hebert, NS) passed away peacefully at Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre on October, 21, 2020.

Bill had lived and worked the family farm on Barronsfield Rd in River Hebert most of his life, as his father and grandfather had before him.  He did have a few jobs off the farm in his earlier years such as working at apple orchards in the Valley, peddling milk, post hole digging for Maritime Tel & Tel, and even ventured to British Columbia to work in the forestry industry.  Farm life in River Hebert won out.  He lived in the family home for over ninety years before selling and moving to an apartment at Centennial Villa in Amherst in the summer of 2019.

Bill had been an original member of the River Hebert Volunteer Fire Dept. Over the years he held offices and memberships with the Credit Union, Cumberland Creamery Cooperative, River Hebert Co-op, Village Commission and the Senior's club.  Bill was also a lifelong member of the Trinity United Church, River Hebert.

Bill and his wife, Norma, may have married later in life but together they enjoyed many scenic drives, music and dances, card parties, family gatherings, and attended Church and Community dinners throughout their home county and beyond. Bill was a history buff of both family and the local area and enjoyed sharing his stories with others.  Once the farm work was done, Bill passed time with simple pleasures like daily walks to the local garage, chatting with neighbours, tending his garden, and cooking.

Bill will be missed by brother, Harold (Barbara) McAloney, Amherst, NS; sister, Edith (Arnold) Raymond , Kingston, ON;  nephews Tom, Michael, Jason, Andrew, and nieces Joyce and Sherry; and many great and great-great nieces and nephews.

Bill was predeceased by wife, Norma (Vickery-Hamilton) McAloney; his parents, Guy and Myrtle (Smith) McAloney; infant sister, Grace; brother, Howard; niece, Lynn and nephew, Keith.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Jones Family Funeral Centre, 70 Church St, Amherst, NS (902-667-8777) where cremation has taken place.  In keeping with Bill’s wishes, there will be no visitation.  A graveside service/burial will be held once pandemic interprovincial travel restrictions ease.

The family wishes to extend special thanks to the medical staff at CRHCC, the staff and residents of Centennial Villa, Cumberland VON, and to his long-time friends and neighbors in his home community of River Hebert and area, for their care, concern and assistance throughout Bill’s life and especially during these last few weeks.

Donations in Bill's memory may be made to those he favoured such as War Amps, IWK Health Centre, River Hebert United Church, River Hebert Medical Centre, Cumberland VON, Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, or any charity of your 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.