William “Bill” Thomas Hirons, 88, of North York, Ontario, passed away, Sunday, January 29, 2017.

A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, March 24, at The Simple Alternative, 275 Lesmill Road, Toronto, ON M3B 2V1. A visitation will begin at 10:00 AM.

Bill was born October 27, 1928 in North York, Ontario to William and Hazel Hirons. He graduated from Toronto Bible College in 1961. He worked as an electrician and then as a lighting engineer. He made great strides in lighting design education and received awards for his contributions. He enjoyed an active lifestyle and was known for his humor, charm and friendliness. His desire to know Christ and make him known drove him to active service and ministry with EE Canada.

Bill is survived by his four daughters, Brenda Carol Bauder and her husband, Steve of Boyceville, WI, Carolyn Joy Meyers and her husband, Dave of Phoenix, AZ, Krista Lynn Hirons of Roach, MO, and Christina Churchill of Gold Coat, Queensland; six grandchildren, Aaron Thomas Bauder and his wife, Kerri of Tyler, TX, Kevin Michael Meyers and his wife, Haily of Scottsdale, AZ, Brian William Meyers of Phoenix, AZ, Benjamin William Bauder and his wife, Stephanie of Madison, WI, Megan Joy Meyers of Phoenix, AZ, and Ashton Reid Churchill of Gold Coat, Queensland; his five great grandchildren, Lucy, Lily, Ava, June, and Claire; and his nephew, Paul Hirons of Ajax, ON. He is preceded in death by his parents, his daughter, Linda Marie Hirons, and his two brothers.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to EE Canada or Shepherds Ministries, where Bill's handicapped daughter was cared for and educated. Gifts to EE Canada may be sent to PO Box 64593, 4630 RPO Unionville, Highway 7 East, Markham, ON L3R 0M9. Gifts to Shepherds Ministries may be sent to 1805 15th Avenue, Union Grove, WI 53182 USA.