It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William Baird Dunbar (Bill). He was the beloved son of Bill and Nan Dunbar (both predeceased in 2002) and brother to his younger sibling, Marilyn (predeceased in 2011).

Bill was born on January 29, 1940, in Dumfries, Scotland. In 1956, at the age of 16, he emigrated with his family to Maple Ridge (Hammond), British Columbia, following his father’s new job.

Although Bill lived most of his life in Canada, he never lost his thick Scottish accent or his deep love for his homeland. Over the years, he travelled back and forth to Scotland many times to visit relatives.

Bill was a lovable curmudgeon with a big personality and an even bigger sense of humour. Whether it was a look or a quick retort, his comic timing was always impeccable.

His passions were politics and sports. Bill devoured the newspaper daily to keep up with current events and to follow his beloved Glasgow Rangers.

An avid soccer player and bowler, Bill was also a familiar sight around Maple Ridge—often seen riding his bike through town, to the Harold Johnson Centre, or to work.

Bill will be deeply missed by his niece Fiona (Ken), nephew Jim, brother-in-law Jim Sr., and great-nephews Alex, Ben, and Graeme (Gabby), as well as by his many relatives in Scotland.

“An honest man here lies at rest…
If there’s another world, he lives in bliss;
If there is none, he made the best of this.”
— Robert Burns

A heartfelt thank you to all the staff at Greystone House and the Ridge-Meadows Association for Community Living (RMACL). Your support and care of Bill throughout his life meant more than words can express.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 17, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in The Elliott Hall at Maple Ridge Funeral Chapel (11969 216 Street, Maple Ridge)

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Ridge-Meadows Association for Community Living (click the link): 
Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living (RMACL)