William Hatch of Toronto, Ontario passed away on Saturday, April 1 2023, at the age of 87. After several months of declining health, William passed peacefully in his sleep.

William was born in Cardigan, Prince Edward Island, on October 21, 1935, to father Elmer Hatch and mother Annie Blackett. His mother passed when William was young so he helped out and worked any odd jobs he could find starting at an early age. Later in life he would go on to work in various industries including education, healthcare, transportation and property management.

His sense of adventure and work eventually brought him to Toronto where he met the love of his life and settled to make a family. William lived for the excitement and thrill of the race track, he loved to watch the ponies and loved it even more when his pick won.

William was preceded in death by his adoring wife Marlene Hatch (Bradbury) and by his brother Leroy Hatch. He is survived by his children Kathleen Ledrew and Deborah Baldassarra (Ciro Baldassarra); grandchildren Shawn Ledrew, Natali England, Juliano Baldassarra, and Elyse Bouwers; and great-grandchildren Parker Ledrew and Rosalie Bouwers.

The family will be having a private graveside ceremony at a future date. People wishing to honor William’s life can make donations to the Alzheimer Society of Canada, at www.alzheimer.ca.