Obituary of William-Kenneth Malin

MALIN, William Kenneth "Bill" June 13, 1937 - February 9, 2008 Bill Malin, beloved husband of Alice of Calgary, passed away with his loving family by his side on Saturday, February 9, 2008 at the age of 70. He was born in Calgary, AB on June 13, 1937. Bill attended elementary school at Grand Trunk, middle school at Hillhurst, and high school at Crescent Heights. He was employed by the City of Calgary for thirty-seven years, retiring in 1992 as Supervisor of District Eight Streets. Bill grew up in West Hillhurst, where he also chose to raise his family. He was a dedicated member of the community, volunteering many hours to the sports programs. One of Bill's greatest pleasures throughout his life was camping with his family and many friends. Bill will be greatly missed by his loving wife Alice Malin, and their four children Gary (Toni Mastrofrancesco), Valerie (Russell Murphy), Sandra (Cameron Longeway), Rob (Wendy Schindeler), and his grandchildren, Chantal and Joseph Murphy, Jana and Lucas Malin, Samantha and Devin Longeway, Maija and Callie Malin. Bill is survived by his two sisters Shirley (Frank Lammerth) and Darlene (Tom Campbell), his sisters-in-law, Marny and Eileen and numerous nieces and nephews. Bill was predeceased by his parents, his sister Joyce Miller and his brothers Don and Les. A Memorial Service will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North) on Friday, February 15, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. with Father Dan Stevenot officiating. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com . In lieu of flowers memorial tributes may be made directly to the Canadian Diabetes Association, No. 204, 2323 - 32 Avenue N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 6Z3 (Telephone 403-266-0620, ext. 112, www.diabetes.ca ), or to The Alzheimer Society of Alberta and the Northwest Territories, Suite 134, 1935 - 32 Avenue N.E., Calgary, AB T3E 7C8. Thanks to the second floor staff at the Bow Crest Care Center. In living memory of William Malin, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH. Telephone: 403-276-2296. Published in the Calgary Herald from 2/12/2008 - 2/14/2008