William "Clarence" Bishop

William “Clarence” Bishop passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018 at Wingham and District Hospital. He was in his 78th year.

Clarence was the beloved husband of Rose Marie (Nicholson) for 56 years and loving dad of Kevin and Jacquie Bishop, Bluevale; Darlene and George Harrietha, Guelph and Mike and Kathy Bishop, Erin.

He was the adoring papa to Keshia, Kayla, Kabrina, Max, Beatrice, Avery, Kesley, Kortney and Ethan. He will be remembered by many nieces and nephews.

Clarence is survived by sisters Helen Potter, Winnie Bishop, Agnes Diehl and Ethel and Ross Flood. He was the brother-in-law of Joe and Hanna Nicholson, Shirley Nicholson, Carol Nicholson and Morris Lobsinger. He was predeceased by parents Bill and Verna, brother Jack, sister Eva Flood, sister-in-law Marlene Lobsinger and brothers-in-law Clarence Flood, Bill Potter, Ross Nicholson, Keith Nicholson and Ron Diehl.

Friends and Family were received at Riverside Funeral Home for visitation on Tuesday, Feb. 20. The funeral service was held Wednesday, Feb. 21. Interment will take place at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in the spring. Rev. Charmila Ireland officiated.

In lieu of flowers and as expressions of sympathy donations to the Shriners Hospital for Children Canada or a charity of one’s choice would be appreciated.

Cards of sympathy may be sent to Box 340 Brussels, N0G 1H0. Condolences may be left at www.riversidefuneralhome.ca