Obituaries

The family of William George French with sadness, announce his peaceful passing on January 19, 2026 in the Halifax Infirmary at age 87. Born in Glace Bay in April, 1938, he was the son of the late William French and Myrtle (Guile).

In 2019, Bill met and married the love of his life Linda Ashton and they shared 6 loving years together.

In his early years, Bill was in the military and was a Sergeant and first flute in the Stadacona Band, followed by playing in a band with Shirley Field and travelling the United States and Canada. He was an accomplished yodeler and singer. He also worked with the Commissionaires in Halifax in his later years as well as various other jobs and played in the Sackville Community Band.

William is survived by his loving wife, Linda French of Halifax; brother, Bryan (Edna) French of Calgary, AB, stepbrother, Eric (Sheila) Guile of Halifax, NS; two sons, Dennis French of Sooke, BC, Billy French of Labelle, NS; two daughters, Laura Knight of Comox,BC , Lisa (Michael) Swinimer of Middle Sackville and stepdaughter Katrina Black. He was predeceased by sister, Ruth (Glen Titmarsh) Gay, Glacé Bay. He is survived by many nieces and nephews in addition to many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Special thanks to the staff of unit 4.1 Ortho at the Halifax Infirmary.

Cremation has taken place and a funeral service will be held at the Calvin Presbyterian Church, 3311 Ashburn Ave, Halifax, NS on January 31, 2026 at 2:00pm.

Private interment will take place at a later date in Pine Grove Cemetery, Middleton, NS.

Any donations can be made in his memory to the SPCA.