In Celebration of

William James Herries McCulloch

January 9, 1936 - June 25, 2017

Peacefully, at home on Sunday, June 25, 2017. Beloved husband of Janice Ombler. Dearest father of Bruce, David (Cindy), and Ian. Loving grandfather of Liam and Trinity. A Funeral Service will be held at Kingsway Lambton United Church, 85 The Kingsway (at Prince Edward Dr.), Toronto, on Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at 11 a.m., with visitation one hour prior. Cremation. For those who wish, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. On-line condolences may be made using this website.

Guestbook

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Bruce Murray (Friend @ former co-worker)

Entered June 29, 2017 from Cambridge

Bill & I had a WONDERFULL relationship. He was most mischievous-I was introduced to his wife by trickery. Will always remember him fondly.

Ian Brown (Friend, former employee and colleague)

Entered July 2, 2017 from Toronto

Bill was a rare mentor to me when I first got into the economic development profession in 1982. He had come from a similar role in Cambridge only a few months earlier and it was valuable hearing his comments on the differences between how things were done in Toronto versus Cambridge.

He had a full and interesting life, not the least of which were the years with the City of Toronto. I recall working with him on an industrial park layout for the undeveloped port lands, on the location of the Skydome, the original concept for TEDCO, on the plan for transformation of King-Spadina from garment district to design, tech and media, on the ill-fated cross-lake ferry etc. He was also instrumental in bringing the tour boat industry to Toronto. While everything didn't stick it was pretty visionary stuff and quite a legacy remains.

I'm grateful for having known and worked for such a great guy. I also enjoyed his occasional malapropisms such as "duplification" which often seemed to appropriately describe government work.

Lydia Smith (Long time friend of Jan and Bill)

Entered July 3, 2017 from Cobourg

To live in the hearts of those we leave behind is not to die.
Thomas Campbell, Scottish poet (1774 – 1844)

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Jan, and with the rest of Bill's family.

Dianne Moore (Friend)

Entered July 4, 2017 from Toronto

Dear Jan - With sincere condolences and happy memories of working with Bill during OIDC and EDCO years.
Dianne & Jim Moore

Mary Lynn Manton (Friend of Jan)

Entered July 9, 2017 from Etobicoke

Jan, Matthew and I would like to express our condolences at the passing of Bill. Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Mary Lynn

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