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Jean Westwood posted a condolence
Sunday, December 15, 2013
What times Bill and I had thru' the years--As a coach he was my 1st World Medallist taking silver.He had great "dance knees" that gave him the flow that the world had not seen from North Americans.I was very proud to speak of the many stories we shared at his Hall Of Fame Induction with his 2 partners.Never forget you Bill--my sympathies to Jamie and his wife.
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Don Piltz posted a condolence
Monday, December 9, 2013
As a friend of Bill's from Fort Lauderdale I would like to convey best wishes to Jamie, Cathy, Mary & John. I will miss going to dinner with Bill during his several yearly visits for the past 25+ years. Bill was also a gracious host to friends for Christmas Boat Parades here on the Inter-coastal Waterway.
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Barb Hobson Be missedakker posted a condolence
Friday, December 6, 2013
My condolences to Bill's family. YES, I to had a lot of respect for a man that showed true emotion when judging and to a sport he loved to be a part of. Skating had many changes thanks to him. He will bE missed by many
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Marion Dyke posted a condolence
Thursday, December 5, 2013
As a skating judging colleague of Bill and Past Chair of Skate Canada Central Ontario I wanted to send my condolences to Jamie, Cathy and the McLachlan family. We were delighted to have seen Bill at Canadians in Mississauga in February. It was fun to see how animated he was during the Senior Dance event and enjoy it with him. He left behind a legacy of excellence in COS and we will always appreciate his tremendous contribution. He will be sadly missed.
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Barbara Berezowski posted a condolence
Thursday, December 5, 2013
My Deepest Sympathy to Bill's Family. I will always fondly remember Skate Canada 1975 in Edmonton, where Bill judged the Ice Dance event. He was a man of great wit and integrity and I was grateful to have him there as our judge. He was respected for his accomplishments and contributions to skating by so many. He will be missed. Rest In Peace Bill.
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Barbara (Gratton) Kelly posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
To Bill's family: I was so very sorry to hear of Bill's recent death and send my deepest sympathy to you. I was part of Bill's early skating days at the Toronto Skating Club on Dupont Street and will always remember him fondly. Barbara
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Jerry Skidmore posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
We will miss Bill's visits to Ft. Lauderdale. We enjoyed many evenings talking and sipping "vino" by the pool. Bill always spoke fondly of his family and his beloved cats, "puss puss" . He had a dry sense of humor and will always be one of my most memorable characters.
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Charles Livio posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
With deepest sympathy to Bills' brother Jamie and his wife Cathy and Children. I hope the good memories and times with Bill will be of comfort to you during this difficult time. I have known Bill since the late 1970s. We had been friends and I always looked forward to his seasonal visits to Ft. Lauderdale. We shaired many dinners, parties and gatherings down here throughout the years. Back in the 1990s I visited Bill up in Toronto and that weekend I went to the cabin with him and friends Bobby and Hans. In spite of the rainy weather we had a good time and Bill taught me how to play cribbage. I also have good memories of gettogethers at my house. While I am deeply saddened by his passing I know that his quality of life for the last few weeks was grave. I hope and pray that he is now in a better place free of mortal suffering.
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JOSEPH SOULIERE posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
DEAR FAMILY MEMBERS OF THE McLachlan FAMILIES, FAMILY FRIENDS....CONDOLENCES TO ALL OF YOU. BILL(WILLIAM)McLachlan NEVER LIKED TO CALLED BY WILLIAM BUT BILL. HE WAS AN ARTIST MADE TO BE. AT THE GRANITE CLUB...BILL WAS DRIVEN BY RESPECT OF OTHERS YET HAD A SPECIAL SOFT GIFT TO COMMUNICATE INTELLECT FEELINGS TOWARD HIS FAMILY AND HIS OWN SPECIAL FAMILY FROM THE GRANITE CLUB STAFF WHO CARED FOR HIM. IT SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY YET YEARS MILES APART. HIS DINNER MADE SPECIAL TO HIS PERSONAL TASTE OF "STEAK DIANE" TO CAESAR SALAD. I CARED FOR BILL MANY YEARS AND GRIEVE WITH DEEP SORROW TO THE FAMILY WHO WILL MISS HIM...I WAS BED RIDDEN FOR MONTHS WITH GUILLAIN-BARRE SYNDROME AND BILL CALLED ME TO OFFER HEART FELT THOUGHTS REALIZING HOW IMPORTANT WE ALL ARE AS HUMANS TO CARE. TO HIS BROTHER, I OFFER SHARE LOSS. I LOVE THE McLACHLAN FAMILY SO MUCH EXTENTING TO "THE GRANITE CLUB" WAS SECOND TO HOME. IT HAS TOUCHED ME DEEPLY TO HEAR THAT YOUR BROTHER AND FRIEND HAS PASSED. IT IS A GREAT LOSS TO YOUR FAMILY AND MINE. BILL HAS BEEN A STRONG IMAGE A DRIVING SPIRIT OF MY LIFE. IT IS IN COMFORT TO KNOW, WE SHARE EMPATHY KINDNESS COMPASSION HOLDING FEELING FOR YOUR HEARTS. THEIR IS SOMETHING GIVEN IN TRADITION, A GIFT OF LOVE. BILL, THANK YOU FOR THE MANY CONVERSATIONS, A PRIVILEGE TO THE LIBERTY OF CHANCE OCCASION BEING PART OF MY LIFE. KNOW THAT YOU WILL ALWAYS BE EMBRACED HELD WITH RESPECT NOW AND FOREVER. TILL WE MEET AGAIN. JOSPEH......GOD BE WITH YOU.
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Meredith Owen Stanford posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing....I have such fond memories of him and his contributions to figure skating...my mother loved to chat with Bill...my thoughts go out to the family at this time
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Alana wilson Kelton posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Such wonderful memories I have of Bill McLachlan, he judged me so often. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time.
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Valerie Jones Bartlett posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
My sincere condolences to Bill's family. Bill will be remembered fondly for his contributions to the skating community. He was a special person in my skating career and I will treasure the memories. Valerie Jones Bartlett
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Copi MAHARAJ posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
If it were not for Bill, I would not have become a heavy equipment operator - Rest in peace.
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John Rait posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
My sincere condolences. I was judged by Bill many times over the years. He was well respected as a judge and skater and always to me for his honesty. He will be missed.
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Cynthia (CJ) Miller posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
I have fond memories of Bill as he judged me a number of times when I competed. I loved how he dressed; always so elegant. He was the "cool" judge and many of us remember his fabulous sports cars. RIP Bill knowing how well liked and admired you were to so many skaters.
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John Rodway posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
My deepest sympathies on Bill's passing. Although living in USA I have not seen Bill for decades, I have many fond memories of times we spent together in our teen age years as fellow skaters
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Carole Forrest Robinson posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
My sincere sympathy to Bill's family. Bill was a great skater, judge and a very good friend. I have many memories of the years we skated at the Cricket Club and of the many years that Bill judged. He will be greatly missed.
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Frannie Dafoe posted a condolence
Sunday, December 1, 2013
Frannie Dafoe made a donation to HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO
During this difficult time I would like to extend my most heartfelt sympathies. Bill and I shared many very happy times together.-- I always admired and loved him. Frannie
