In memory of

William Kerrigan

September 10, 1929 - October 8, 2021

William (Bill) Kerrigan died at Ajax Hospital after a very brief illness. Born in Scotland in 1929 to Elizabeth and James Kerrigan, he was the youngest of seven children. He married the love of his life, Ann, in 1954 and they, along with their four children, moved to Canada in 1969.

His wife, Ann, died less than one year ago and he missed her terribly. He lived a very full and happy life right up to his last week.

His four children, Theresa (Paul), Beth (Doug), Bill (Kelly) and Stephen (Kim) will all miss him dearly. He had ten grandchildren as well as eight great grandchildren whom he loved with all his heart.

He has many relatives still in Scotland and England who also held a special place for him in their hearts.

He was well known for his ability as a punster, never missing an opportunity to share his wit.

If you would like to make a donation in his name, The Heart & Stroke Foundation was dear to him.

Guestbook

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Elizabeth Tranquada (Daughter)

Entered October 16, 2021

At 92 years old, you were still taken too soon from us. I am sure mum was waiting with open arms and glad to have you back.

Doug and I can't express how much we will miss you.

Love, Beth & Doug

Theresa Tranquada (Daughter)

Entered October 16, 2021 from Locust Hill

Dad, love you and going to miss you so much our hearts break!

Kiss Mum for us and be happy together forever❤

I promise to retell all the jokes you made up or heard at school and laugh even more at them on your birthdays!

Love you so much!
Theresa and Paul

Stephen + Kim (Son, and daughter in law)

Entered October 17, 2021 from Whitby

So sure we would have had you for a few more years. We will miss you, the granda jokes, the puns, the stories of your childhood during the war, your time in the army.
But most of all we will miss your love and joy of seeing all of your family together enjoying each other.
You taught us well, family is everything❤rest easy, love Stephen +Kim

Justine Laing (Kerrigan) (Granddaughter)

Entered October 17, 2021 from Courtice, ON

We will miss you Granda!
There is a sense of peace knowing you are with the love of your life again. Thank you for the lifetime of memories, we are so lucky. I will think of you every time I hear a funny joke “I just made that one up”.

I know you and Granny will be watching over us all.

Love Justine, Dan and Sydney

Bill and Kelly Kerrigan (Son and Daughter in law.)

Entered October 18, 2021 from Pickering

Dad, we will miss your jokes including the funny ones. You will be missed for your kindness and generosity that you showed to the whole family.

Give Mum a hug for us, say hi to all your brothers and sisters, your Mum and Dad. I am sure they are all waiting for you with open arms.

Family was most important to you as you were to them.

Love Always Bill & Kelly.

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