William ‘Bill’ Strybosch

Cathy and I would like to express our condolences to Sheila and family. Bill not only provided sound professional advice for our family and business but was a person who I could comfortably talk to about almost anything. Bill was always there to listen and I will miss him dearly.

Sheila, Emily, Robert, Gregory and family; our deepest sympathy with the loss of Bill. We were shocked at the news and overcome with emotion. Our thoughts are with you and we will think of Bill using the words of Walt Disney: “After the rain, the sun will reappear. There is life. After the pain, the joy will still be here."

Dear Sheila, Emily, Robert, Gregory and family. Our condolences with the loss of your husband and father. We extend our deepest sympathy with you and wish you strength, wisdom and love to cope with the unexpected loss. Our thoughts are with you. Annemarie, Paul and Margarita.

Sheila en kinderen, onze diepe medeleven met het verlies van Bill. Veel te jong! dit is de 2e neef van ome jan en tante Leen . Het is al weer 30 jaar geleden dat we bij jullie waren. wel goede herinneringen aan de gesprekken. Als kinderen keken we op tegen Bill en Martin, de wat oudere neven. Dit maakte diepe indruk op ons. Sheila en kinderen, bewaar de mooie momenten en houd jullie hier aan vast. Veel sterkte toegewenst. Willy en Toos

Dear Sheila, Emily, Robert and Greg, Our sincerest condolences on the passing of a wonderful husband, great father and a very good friend to all. I was able to get to know Bill through business, the Parish of St. George and the Knights of Columbus. He was always a calm presence with sage advice. Your family and Bill are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless, Brian and Patty

Dear Sheila and family; our deepest sympathies and condolences to you on the loss and passing on of Bill, a dedicated brother Knight and parishioner! Bill and you are in our prayers! Becky, John and Family.

Dear Sheila and family, We were so sad to learn that Bill had passed away. He was a good guy and gone far too soon. We hope that you are able to find comfort in your loving memories of Bill and in the support of friends and loved ones as you grieve his loss.

Sending our deepest condolences to Sheila, Emily, Robert, Gregory and the Strybosch family. Peace and love, Sue and Barry.

It is with profound sadness that we heard of Bill’s passing on Saturday. Bill took over our accounting affairs after Frank Rowden passed away several years ago. Frank was a great guy and we were so lucky to find another wonderful person in Bill to take over afterwards. We felt fortunate having an intelligent, thoughtful and considerate individual looking after our affairs. Bill was calm and steady and made difficult accounting matters understandable. He was a true gentleman and will be dearly missed as our accountant but also as a friend. Anne & I want to extend our sincere sympathies & condolences to Bill’s family at this difficult time.

Sheila and family Our deepest and most sincere condolences on the passing of Bill. Through the Knights I worked with Bill on a number of committees and projects; he was always the most professional, calm and centered person in the room and his experience made all of our work much easier. He will be missed as a stalwart of both our Council and Parish.

i knew Bill for many years through Libro, Bill was always a calming and kind presence. May you find comfort in his memory. You are in my prayers.

Our condolences ,Sheila,to you and your family. I have good memories of working with Bill on the new church building in Byron. Bill gave the project credibility when we were seeking funding to complete the construction of St. George. His contribution to that project ,with his financial expertise, was significant. In addition he was a wise and considerate individual whom one warmed to at once.A big loss to our parish, but more so to all of your family.

Our sincere condolences to the Shiela, Bill and Shiela’s children and the Strybosch family on the sudden loss of Bill. I do well remember Bill as my mother Martha van de Ven/Gubbels (nee Aarts) was a cousin of Bill’s Mom Lena. So as Dutch immigrants we often visited the Strybosch family when their young family was growing up on Runnymede Crescent. I may also have played some games of chess with Bill at his uncle Tony’s farm. We also crossed paths when we were both studying accounting. He was always good to talk to and cheerful whenever we ran into each other over the years. We were saddened to hear the news of his passing. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult. Anthony van de Ven and Ruth McNab.

Sheila & family - sincere condolences and sympathies go out to all your family. Bill will be greatly missed as one of the Strybosch clan, so difficult for all of us. God bless.

Bill was our accountant for many years. We appreciated his support and expertise. Please except our condolences to you and your family.

Dear Shelia,Emily,Robert,Gregory and families.We are heartbroken for all of you mourn the loss your beloved Husband,Father.Bill was a great business partner and friend.Send you all our Deepest Sympathy. John and Merilyn McDonald,Michael,Jennifer

I served with Bill on the branch council at Libro Credit Union for many years. Bill always had valuable and thoughtful insights on the matters at hand. His service to Libro over many many years was a testament to Bill's desire to give back to his community, and to organizations that Bill thought were important. I will miss seeing Bill in the row behind me at the Grand Theatre on Saturday nights, which Bill and Sheila supported for many years. He will be greatly missed.

Bill was our accountant and valued advisor for more than 25 years. We will miss his calm and thoughtful advice and comments, and his wry sense of humour. One source of laughter was a photo which appeared in the Free Press of Jane and Bill in close conversation at an early Bishop's Dinner at the Convention Centre. For several years afterward, it was this photo which popped up first in a Google search of Jane Jeffery. Our condolences and prayers are with Shiela and the family.

My sympathies for your loss. I knew Bill professionally, having worked with him yearly (audit time) for too many years to count. His patience, humour and kindness shone through with every encounter with him. His family meant everything to him, and the pride in is voice when he spoke about his daughter and sons was so evident. The world was a kinder place with Bill in it. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Dear Sheila and Family, My deepest sympathy on the loss of your wonderful husband and father. He was a most caring and kind man. I am blessed to have worked with him on St. George finance committee for many years and I appreciated his expertise and professionalism as my accountant. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May he rest in peace. Love and Prayers, RoseMary Cleary

Uncle Bill was such a huge part of our lives. Michael and I spent many vacations and meals with Bill and Sheila and our children. He was a favorite uncle to my boys, a good friend to my husband and a wonderful brother in law. Bill was very inviting and always ready to share some wisdom for all things accounting. We knew we could drop in at Bill and Sheila's any time, and would always be welcome. His children are a testamony to the family man that Bill was. He will be missed. My prayers to Sheila, Emily, Robert and Gregory. Love Heather

Dear Sheila, Emily, Robert, Greg and the Strybosch and Semchism Families, We are heartbroken for you all as you mourn the loss of your beloved husband, father, brother and uncle. Bill was such a good guy! I am flooded with memories right now of the magical long-ago days, Sheila, when the stars aligned and you and Bill fell in love, and all of the fun times we had as a big group of friends, swinging on the rope swing and dropping into the pond at Uncle Tony’s farm, spending the weekend at Bright’s Grove with no hydro or electricity, or being together at the Credit Union annual dinners, at parties in the Strybosch basement or banging our fists around a big wooden table at the Ceeps. Bill was a friend to all and I’m grateful to have witnessed the genesis of your great love affair. How wonderful that Emily, Robert and Gregory are the legacy of that love. Sending you all our deepest sympathy, Lori and Bill Carey

Our deepest sympathy to you all on your tragic sad loss, you are all in our thoughts and prayers

Sincere condolences, Sheila and your family. We are holding you in our prayers. In the hope of the Resurrection. Peace to all of you. Tony and Toinette

The description of Bill, in his obituary, is exactly how I remember him at the first parish council meeting I attended as pastor in 1990~ patient, kind and generous. He always seemed to bring about a calming presence. As a faith-filled husband, father, brother, friend and businessman, he has shared his God given gifts with so many- may he now be rewarded. “Well done good and faithful servant”. Sheila and family, be assured of my thoughts and prayers for you and and Bill in my celebration of the Eucharist. Fr. Rick Janisse -former pastor of St. George Parish

Sheilla Emily Greg Robert Gregorie our condoleances to all of you. Bill will be missed by his loving family his brothers and sisters and his family in Holland. He wass a good man whit a lot of humor. Dear family find the straingt to go on in this difficult time Love to all of you Diny