William James Pollock Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

In loving memory of William “Bill” James Pollock September 22, 1939 - May 31st, 2022 William Jame Pollock, aged 82, longtime Scarborough resident, passed away surrounded by family at Oshawa Lakeridge due to pneumonia and complications from Covid he acquired in hospital. He will be greatly missed by Pamela, his loving wife of 56 years, his daughters, Irene ,Fiona (Keith) and grandchildren Callum (Morgan) and Elena. Bill, an only child, was born, raised and completed his electrician apprenticeship in Glasgow,Scotland. He served five years overseas in the RAF as a “covert” Radar Installer. He moved to Stevenage, England where he met Pamela Dawson at work. They married,had their first child and in 1968, immigrated to Canada with their many family and friends, settling in the Toronto area. Bill was a Project Coordinator and longtime employee and retiree of Smith & Long Ltd. Bill lived a full and happy life,with many diverse hobbies, from reading to crashing model airplanes. Volunteerism played a large role throughout his life as he was a member of the Highland Creek Lions Club, past President of the Canadian Toy Collectors Society that he belonged to for 50 years and a Legionnaire. Bill loved everything soccer and was instrumental in the grassroots development of Women’s competitive soccer, serving Scarborough Clubs and Associations in the capacity of coach, director, Robbie tournament organizer and a founding member and past President of the Scarborough United Women’s S.C. When he wasn’t coaching his girls and grandkids soccer,he would be seen on various sidelines,in arenas and auditoriums as a proud supporter. He is fondly remembered for his Gaelic phrases and songs, witty humour and stories, and his love for his family, friends and pets. Bill has been cremated and a Celebration of his Life will be held at a later date. Donations directed to Lung Assoc., or Highland Creek Lions Club. An honest man here lies at rest, As e’er God with His image blest: The friend of man, the friend of truth; The friend of age, and guide of youth: Few hearts like his, with virtue warm’d, Few heads with knowledge so inform’d: If there’s another world, he lives in bliss; If there is none, he made the best of this. -Robert Burns

William James Pollock

May 31, 2022