ANTONELLO, Maurice (Bill)

Maurice (Bill) Antonello of Fairview, AB, passed away suddenly Sept. 20, 2017 at the age of 59.

He was the beloved son of Maurice and Dorothy (deceased) Antonello of Sydney, NS.

Bill is survived by his wife, Louise (Loyst); son, Dustin; daughters, Krissy Fredericks (Kenny) and Jennifer Hodgson (Mike) of Belleville ON, and three young grandsons, Jaxon, Kasen and Keegan Fredericks. Left to grieve is his brother, W.O. Perry Antonello (Rosa) and their families of Gage Town, NB also his extended family stepmother, Charlotte Antonello; step-brother, Michael Mahalik (Gina) and family of New York, USA; step-sister, Kim Cameron (Edward) and family of Baddeck, NS.

Bill will be remembered and missed by many relatives and friends far and wide.

Bill was born Sept. 29, 1957 in Chatham, NB where he and his brother, Perry grew up in a military family and lived at various bases in Canada and Germany. He followed in his father’s footsteps joining the Canadian Armed Forces at the age of 18. Upon retiring from the C.A.F. he pursed his true passion as a Harley Davidson technician. At the time of his death he was employed as a professor at G.P.R. C. in Fairview, AB.

A memorial service was held at St. Thomas Moore Church in Fairview on Sept. 28, 2017. Ride in Peace Bill! Donations may be made to the Heart and Stoke Foundation.