Hemstreet- Peacefully with his wife, Marlene and mother, Jean along with loving friends Bill and Maureen Morkin by his side Bluewater Health- Sarnia on Tuesday November 3, 2015. William “Bill” Hemstreet age 64 yrs. of Sarnia. Loving husband of 43 years to Marlene. Proud father of Shannon Ferreira (Joe), Kim Hemstreet (Andras) all of Yellowknife, NWT, Heather Hemstreet-Park (Gunsik) of South Korea and Patti Coleman (Richie) of Greenwood, Mississippi. Special Grandpa to Liam, Riley, Laszlo, Luke, Lucia, Vilmos and Mina. Bill is also survived by; his mother, Jean Hemstreet of Sarnia; his sisters, Ruth Ann Vachon of Sarnia and Jacquie Gaudreau (Francis) of Port Lambton; his brother, Greg Hemstreet of Sarnia and lifelong friends, Barry and Anne Redmond of Corunna. He was predeceased by; his father, Jack and by his brothers, Kenny and Ronnie. Bill retired from the Lambton County Separate School Board having been a highly respected teacher and principal throughout the years. Bill enjoyed sharing his passion of the St. Clair River in a very generous and hospitable way. Friends will be received at Knight Funeral Home, 588 St. Clair Parkway, Corunna on Thursday November 5, 2015 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. where prayers will be offered at 4:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph’s Church, Corunna on Friday at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. Dan Vere celebrating. Interment of cremated remains will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy friends who wish may send memorial donations to St. Joseph’s Hospice, Sarnia or to the London Regional Cancer Clinic. Messages and condolences may be left online @ www.knightfuneralhome.ca Knight 519-862-2845.
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Esther and family,
Our sincere sympathy with thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time. So dearly sorry for your loss.
Mary Vosburg & Family
I just saw a video about the power of teachers and looked up Mr Hemstreet. Grade 8 was a tough year for me and he inspired me so much. I’ll never forget some wise words he gave me about how hard work and focus is more valuable than raw talent. He gave me an opportunity to shine. I’ll never forget that.