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Laura and Bill Simpson posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Our heartfelt condolences to the entire Black family on the loss of such a warm, generous and very colourful man. I have such wonderful memories of spending time at the cottage with Jannyne,David and all of our children. The Tot Lot and of course the countless hours spent in the kitchen cooking bacon for the cast of thousands who would arrive for Fran's Sunday breakfasts and Bloody Mary's after Mass. May all these and the countless other memories help to ease your sorrow.
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Jan Egli posted a condolence
Monday, March 15, 2010
Please accept our most sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved father. We remember him as a kind and friendly man. Dave and Jannyne please know that John and I are thinking of you at this time and we will keep you and your family in our prayers. John and Jan Egli and family
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Kim & Peter Baker posted a condolence
Friday, March 12, 2010
Lindsay: Peter and Kim Baker offer our heartfelt condolences to you with the loss of your "Poppa." What a wonderful tribute written for a man who held a special place in the hearts of many. Hugs to you and Johnny - you are in our thoughts.
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Daryl Copeland posted a condolence
Friday, March 12, 2010
Remembering Bill From the Nelson Lakes, South Island, New Zealand I think that Bill would have liked this place, where I am so fortunate to find myself between stops on a book tour of the Antipodes. It is remote. Nature reigns. The rivers and lakes teem with trout. The people, Kiwis, are modest and unpreposessing. Friendly, but not in your face. Happy to give you help if you need it, but otherwise, they pretty much leave leave you be. And the visuals, especially now, at dusk, are little short of amazing. The golden light casts long shadows on the green, surrounding hills, and is dancing, shimmering, between islands and beaches on the Marlborough Sound. * * * * * * * * * * I first met Bill in the late sixties, when my dad, the late George Copeland, started to do some legal work for Eddie Black's Ltd. They had a connection, I think, through Kiwanis. But the relationship between the Copeland and Black families really took off in the early seventies, when George left his practice to come and work full time as legal counsel for Black Photo. Thanks mainly to Bill, I got my first summer job, at the Black's Camera store in Nortown Plaza, in 1971. Those jobs carried on, summer after summer, and helped to finance my first backpacking trip abroad in 1973-74, and indeed much of my undergraduate education. For all of that, I am grateful. But there was much, much more. There were the family dinners together. The trips to cottages. And oh, the ski trips - weekends at Craiglieth, and March Breaks, several, if not many of them, at Smuggler's Notch - then Madonna Mountain - in Vermont. There was one especially memorable excursion to Aspen, Colorado, in the early spring of 1972. That adventure, in every respect, was just off scale. * * * * * * * * * * Bill always had a twinkle in his eye, a wise word or pointed question, a great story to tell, a warm smile, and a firm handshake. These are the things that count. They represent the measures of the man that will live on in memory. Bill's was a life well and fully lived. For that, and more, we are all thankful. To his wife, Fran, his children Cassie, Eddie, Don, and David, his brothers, and all others who mourn his loss, please accept my heartfelt condolences. In solidarity, and from afar, Daryl Copeland
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John and Valerie Lennox posted a condolence
Friday, March 12, 2010
From Florida: To Fran and all the family We are thinking of you during this sad time. Love Valerie and John Lennox
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The King Family posted a condolence
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Our heartfelt sorrow goes out to all of the Black family for the loss of Bill. A great humanitarian who had a lust for life that infected everyone around him.......he will truly be missed.
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Alexis Morrison posted a condolence
Thursday, March 11, 2010
I would like to offer my condolences on behalf of myself and the Morrison family (Cherene Morrison) to Cassie and the entire Black family for the loss of your dear Father.
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joan mccoy posted a condolence
Thursday, March 11, 2010
an offering of sympathy to The family of William Black from an American cousin.I am Joan McKenna McCoy daughter of Donovan and Veronica Black McKenna from Saginaw Michican.We enjoyed the Black reunion with you folks.God bless.
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John Flanagan posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Please accept our condolences in the passing of Uncle Bill. He was an extraordinary man who touched the lives of many. We will remember him always for his laughter, his love of life, his love of family and his brave selection of colourful clothes. We will miss him. With Love John, Connor and Patrick Flanagan
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Joanne & Pat McCarthy posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
We'd like to send condolences to all our Black cousins, who have lost a wonderful father and grandfather. The loss for Aunt Frances cannot be expressed in words, only in caring and understanding. His laughter and curiosity, and the generosity that marked his life will be missed, but will live on in our memories and in the life of the family. Joanne & Pat
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Joe and Pat Dandelé posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
It was with great sadness we learned of Bill's passing. It was indeed our good fortune to have known Bill since 1972. Please accept our sincere condolences Frances . Joe and Pat Dandelé
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Patrick Dickey posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Barry & Family; At this time; know that I am remembering the old times and the good times. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Patrick
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Mary Boynton/Kelly posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Fran, I was so saddended to hear of the passing of Bill. I have such fond memories of you both through your friendships with my grandparents, Herb and Eileen and of course with Arn and Lynn. Even as seemingly disinterested kids and later as moody teenagers, Bill always made an effort to engage us and almost always evoked a smile or laugh from us. He was larger than life and always made me feel included. I will be thinking of you all during this difficult time. Sincerely and with warmest regards, Mary Boynton.
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Judy Flanagan posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Uncle Bill was so much larger than life. He made me laugh so many times. What a big presence he was in our lives - he gave me my first job folding film boxes, then promoted me to counting money and pictures in the "mailaway" hidden office, my first rides in a big boat. He gave us the pictures of our youth, the venues and the means for the whole extended family to gather, bragging rights to be related to someone sort of famous.
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Rosemarie de Souza posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
What I can? We have lost one heck of a gentleman and entertainer. The years we spent at Black's were memorable ones and will not be forgotten. I am sure heaven will welcome him with open arms. In sympathy, Rosemarie de Souza
