Obituary of Bill McAlorum
McAlorum, William (Bill) George
Bill McAlorum passed away peacefully at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, reuniting with his late wife, Betty.
He was the son of the late James & Annie (nee Craig-Allen) McAlorum.
Beloved husband of the late Betty McAlorum (nee Medlicott, 2004).
Remembered always by his children, Kathy McAlorum, Janet Walker (Mike), Michael McAlorum (Amanda), Nancy Deley (Mike), Craig McAlorum and predeceased by his son, William McAlorum (1955).
Dearly loved grandfather of Scott Walker (Brenda), Jennifer Samson (Thomas), Andrew McAlorum (Nancy), Tory McAlorum, Bill Deley (Elikem), Jilian Deley-Hashim (Shaun), Courtney McAlorum (Joel), Connor McAlorum and Great-Grandfather of Katalin, Mitchell, Walker, Reece, Aiden, Grace and Madeleine.
Predeceased by 10 brothers & sisters.
Also survived by many nieces & nephews.
Bill was a local businessman and has enjoyed his retirement for the last 30 years. He was the Proud Business Partner of Indian Creek Golf Course for many years. He was a avid golfer, an amateur baseball player and took great pleasure in his family.
A Private Family Service to take place and Burial in Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham.
Online condolences may be left for the family and donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance - Palliative Care Unit by mailing or delivering a cheque to the Funeral Home or through the website (www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com).
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Chatham
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