In memory of

William Gook Jum "Bill" Chan

William Gook Jum Chan, affectionately known simply as Bill to his many friends, was born on April 4 1963 in Hong Kong. His family moved to Canada when Bill was still a toddler. Bill grew up in Toronto and spent all of his formative years in Toronto as well.

Bill was an Adventurer in every sense of the word. He personified the old flight school adage "Attitude Determines Altitude" to the fullest. He soared high in life because he always maintained a positive outlook to everything he did. As one of his recent friends said: "Bill simply made the world a better and more fun place to be".

Bill never liked to say goodbye....he would often leave on his next adventure without fanfare or much planning....Whether it was a trip to Europe to deliver a plane, or a fishing outing, scuba diving, camping or skiing with the kids or off to Nairobi to start a business flying tourists....he would always just do it.....no big planning session....He just did it. He enjoyed nothing more than spending his time with his family. His children: Sabrina, Catriona, Roger, Diana & Amelia & his wife Taina.

So, it is on this next adventure that we bid him farewell and await his next post card

...... We miss you

William's Friends at Dell have setup a GoFund me site to help the family. If you wish to contribute, please visit the following link
gofundme.com/f/in-william-chans-memory

Guestbook

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Paul Freeman

Entered May 10, 2021 from Thornhill

Roger and Family,

We are so sorry and heartbroken for your loss. William was such a kind and decent man., He impacted everyone who came into contact with him. He was a positive influence on everyone who was lucky enough to know him. We are all thinking of you during this very difficult time.

Paul, Ryan, and Stephanie Freeman

Bud Derakhshani (RIP Bill)

Entered May 10, 2021 from Markham

RIP William Gook Jum Chan
I lost a great fried, a wonderful human being, a beautiful soul. He shall always be remembered fondly for as long as I live. My heartfelt condolences to his wife and children Taina, Sabrina, Katrina, Roger, Diana, Amelia. Bill will be watching over us from the heavens of clear conscious and good heart.
Bud Derakhshani

Andy Lo (Subordinate)

Entered May 10, 2021 from Unionville

William hired me 2 years ago, although I was falling short of being hired, with his grace he still took a chance with me took me under his wing. Although we don't see each other much I was glad when he told me I'm doing a good job during the review recently. Thank you for encouraging me to be a better technician and I don't have to look any where for a better exemplar.

Doug Thornton (Friend and Business Associate)

Entered May 10, 2021 from Pickering

Worked for Geopixel under the name Elrepcon. I will miss our talks about flying, fishing and camping. I flew many times on Applanix test flights with William as a wannabe co-pilot. I will truly miss him.

Michael(WenBo) Ma (Employee)

Entered May 10, 2021 from Scarborough, Ontario

Thank William for offering me the current position at Applanix through his Geopixel Air company. I have only met him once and wish could have know him more. Fairwell