Obituary of Alfred Billes

BILLES, Alfred Dickson (Dick) On Friday, July 18th, 2008 at Sunnybrook Hospital, a few weeks prior to his 80th birthday, following a long struggle with prostate cancer. Dick Billes, beloved husband for 52 years of Norma (nee Cole). Dear father of Rob (Stephanie) and Ann (David White). Adored Grandad of Graham and Andrew White. Brother of John (Betty) and predeceased by his parents John William and Gladys Billes and sister Gwen (Donald Clayton). He will be sadly missed by family and friends. Dick was raised in Lawrence Park and spent his married life with Norma in Don Mills. He enjoyed the winter, golfing at his home in Atlantis, Florida, where he and Norma developed many close friendships. Dick was happiest at his cottage in Muskoka, on his boat, surrounded by family and friends. As a son of the founder of Canadian Tire, Dick served in a variety of capacities within the company from the age of 19. He was a member of the Corporate Board of Directors for over 20 years and a Canadian Tire dealer at Lawrence Avenue and Kennedy Road for 25 years. The family is grateful to the staff at Sunnybrook Hospital (Veteran's Wing) for the care Dick received over the past few months. The family will receive friends at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME - A.W. MILES CHAPEL, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), from 6-9 p.m. on Monday, July 21, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22. Service in the chapel on Wednesday, July 23 at 11 o'clock. If desired, the family would appreciate donations to Scouts Canada, 265 Yorkland Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Toronto, Ontario, M2J 5C7. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.