Obituary of William 'Bill' Arthur Hockley

HOCKLEY: Born October 18, 1946 in Brandon, Manitoba, William (Bill) Hockley passed away November 18, 2018 at the age of 72 years at Fairview Personal Care Home. Bill grew up in the East end of Brandon. In his younger years, Bill was an avid fisherman, hunter and gardener. Bill was a certified plumber and worked at various plumbing jobs during his working life. He is survived by his brother Jim (Janice) of Brandon, MB, sister-in-law Linda of Halifax, NS, nieces Sarah (Ryan) Campbell, Karen of Pritchard, BC, nephews Rob (Alyssa) of Moosomin, SK, Harley (Melinda) of Dartmouth, NS, and five great nephews. He was predeceased by his father Fredrick, mother Joan and brother, Gordon. A Celebration of Bill's Life was held at the George Brockie Fellowship Centre on November 27, 2018. Celebrant was Arlene Robertson. A private family interment took place prior to the service at the Brandon Cemetery. Donations in memory of Bill may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 1379 Kenaston Blvd., Winnipeg, MB, R3P 2T5.