MILNE, William Thomas "Bill"

Age 80, of Dartmouth, passed away on January 8, 2021 in Dartmouth General Hospital. Born in Hagersville, Ont., he was a son of the late Thomas and Ella Milne. Bill joined the Navy in 1957, at the age of 17. He married the love of his life, Jean in 1960, and they began their life together in Halifax. The family moved to various postings in Nova Scotia, Yellowknife, N.W.T. and Victoria, B.C., before resettling in Dartmouth in 1977. After retiring from the navy in 1982, he began working at the QEII Hospital where he remained for many years, retiring in 2000. He and Jean enjoyed square dancing for over 40 years and were members of the Stardusters Club. They also loved travelling together, especially to Caribbean destinations. One of Bill’s favourite pastimes was fishing with his grandsons. Bill is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jean ( Julian); daughters, Brenda Callahan, Christine Winsor; son, William (Wanda); son-in-law, Dave Winsor; grandchildren, Shelley (Larry) Duhart, Ashley Callahan, Vicky Callahan (Nick Demas), Michael and Anthony Winsor, Dylan, Carson and Tyler Milne; great-grandchildren, Lilou, Jakob and Mason. He is also survived by his siblings, Llewella (Paul) Bentley, and James ( Marg) Milne; and many nieces and nephews. A private funeral service will be held at 2 p. m. on Wednesday, January 13th, Rev. Ivan Gregan officiating in Atlantic Funeral Home, 771Main St., Dartmouth. For those who wish to view this livestreamed event, please use the link on the funeral home website. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hope for Wildlife or SPCA of Nova Scotia. Special thanks to Dr. Mallet, and nurses Seretha and Abbi at the Dartmouth General. Online condolences may be made by visiting: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com Dartmouth Chapel.