William “Bill” Gordon Clothier
February 21, 1942 - March 1, 2023
Died peacefully on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, with his family by his side following a lengthy illness in his 81st year. Bill is predeceased by his first wife Gail Clothier (née Haskett). He will be greatly missed by his wife of 36 years, Pamela Moores; daughter Rebecca; son William “Bill”; son-in-law Kevin; and cousin Marilyn Buttery. He was a proud and devoted grandfather to grandsons Jesse Grenier (Gabriella) and Miles Shepherd.
Born on February 21, 1943, Bill was the only son of Ann Roselyn (née McLean) and William Elias Clothier. Bill was born and raised in Ingersoll, Ontario. He later moved to attend the University of Waterloo where he earned a Bachelor’s degree and was licensed as a Chartered Accountant. Following this, he continued on to Queen’s University to complete a degree in Economics. In 1970 he moved to London, Ontario and began working for Clarkson Gordon Chartered Accountants. In 1986 he ventured out to set up his own practice, Nisbett Clothier Chartered Accountants, which he operated for over 26 years, specializing as a business valuator. Bill ended his career working with Famme and Company.
Bill had a lifelong passion for anything related to trains and an insatiable thirst for knowledge of the world and the people in it. Bill was a key player in the building of the Crouch Library and in establishing the entrepreneurial Charted Accountants Group in London. He was a long-time member of the Baconian Club.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the devoted caring medical and surgical doctors, nurses, PSW, and auxiliary staff who cared for Bill over the years. The family would also like to express our heartfelt gratitude for the love and support of friends and neighbours during this difficult time.
Services will be held at Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, London with visitation on Thursday, March 16, 2023 from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., and on Friday, March 17, 2023 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. The funeral service will follow in the chapel at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow. Cremation has taken place and a private family interment will be held at Woodland Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to express sympathy should consider making a donation to a charity of their choice.
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I wanted to express my sincerest condolences on the passing of Bill. I knew Bill for almost 20 years as a fellow member of the Baconian Club and always enjoyed his company, his wit and his intelligence. He will be greatly missed by not just me, but by a huge number of other people that he met in life.
Bill was one of the finest people that I have had the pleasure to know and to work with over several years. We were colleagues at Clarkson Gordon but remained friends after both of us left that iconic firm. Bill established one of the first Professional Business Valuations practices, first at CG, in the London area and did countless assignments for a variety of clients. He was held in highest esteem by them and his fellow professionals. He contributed to the establishment of the Business Valuations Profession in Ontario in many ways. Bill was more than just an "Accountant", he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend to all who met him. He would go out of his way to help anyone in need. God bless him and his family who will miss him the most and thanks for being a great friend.
Services for William “Bill” Gordon Clothier
Visitation will be held at:
Westview Funeral Chapel
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario
March 16, 2023 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Visitation will be held at:
Westview Funeral Chapel
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario
March 17, 2023 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Funeral Service will be held at:
Westview Funeral Chapel
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario
March 17, 2023 11:00 am
Having just seen this now I would like to extend my sincere sympathy to the family. Bill was a wonderful person. I met him through a friend approximately 20 years ago and he always helped me with my taxes each year and helped me with advice on financial matters. He was an amazing friend to have around. Rest in peace my friend you will be greatly missed.
~ Jen Dieleman