Obituary of William Volk

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of William (Bill) Wendell Volk on Thursday, January 20th, 2011. Beloved husband of Wendy Southall, loving father to Graham, Hannah and Ryan, amazing brother to Carole, Susan, Thomas, Peter and Theresa. Favourite uncle to countless nieces and nephews in Canada and the United States, son-in-law to Gwen Southall and brother-in-law to Randy, Jodene, Joanne and Christopher. Bill was the son of Fr. Rudolf Philip Volk and the late Margaret Doreen Volk (nee Dwyer). He was born in Toronto on February 26, 1958. Bill grew up in Montreal, Toronto and Winnipeg and attended Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska before completing his MBA at the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario. Bill had a very successful career at RBC Capital Markets, while cherishing his role as a loving husband and father. Bill will be remembered for his incredible spirit and larger than life personality. He was loving and passionate and loved his life with Wendy and the kids and touched the lives of many people, friends and family alike. He loved golf, the Montreal Canadiens, the Green Bay Packers, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, his weekend retreat near Creemore and his loyal dog Abby. Although he has left us far too soon, he will remain with us forever. The family will receive friends at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME - A.W. MILES CHAPEL, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Davisville Avenue) from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Monday, January 24. Mass of Christian Burial will be held in BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH, 24 Cheritan Avenue on Tuesday, January 25 at 2:00 p.m. Private interment. If desired, donations to Covenant House would be appreciated.