In Memory of

Class of 1958
Date of Passing May 29, 2026

WILLIAM VERASKY Sadly, on May 29, 2018 at 1:37 p.m., our husband, father and poppy passed away, at the Concordia Hospital, at the age of 80. He leaves to mourn his wife of 51 years, Linda; son Billy (Karen, Ty and Haileigh); daughter Patti (Kelly, Landon and Autumn); and sister April (Andrea, Derrick, Braiden and Avery). He was predeceased by his father Willy who passed in the Second World War, and his mother Freda (Gross). Employed by the City of Winnipeg Parks and Rec for 31 years he enjoyed the colleagues and citizens with whom he worked. Growing up in the North End, Bill attended King Edward, Isaac Newton and Sisler schools. In early years, he participated in Cubs, Scouts and Sea Cadets to honour Prince Phillip in B.C. An avid basketball player, he was inducted into the Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame in 1998 for playing with Sisler Spartans 1957 to 1958 and MHSAA Hall of Fame. Hobbies included: HO model trains, crosswords, reading, television, and the Minnesota Vikings. Gardening photos were annually compiled. Coaching / transporting kids to games and enjoying grandchildren were important. We fondly remember with love, a kind, witty, happy, artistic man who taught us to laugh at ourselves. Cremation has taken place and no service will be held. Special thanks to the doctors, staff and fire / paramedics who have helped Bill. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Diabetes Canada or please consider signing your organ donation card. "Never forgotten, always in our hearts." www.voyagefuneralhomes.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 02, 2018