Clarence William "Billy" Oulton
1928 - 2015
Clarence William "Billy" Oulton
Visitation Information
Visitation Location
No Visitation
Service Information
Service Date
Tuesday August 4, 2015
Service Time
11 am
Service Location
Hillside Cemetery, Springhill
Requested Charity
VON, Kidney Foundation
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It is with great sorrow that the family of Clarence William "Billy" Oulton announce his peaceful passing on Friday July 31, 2015 in his home in Springhill, NS at the age of 86. Born on September 20, 1928, in Springhill, NS he is the son of the late Thomas and Myrtle.

A true Springhiller, Bill was born and raised in the house where he passed. Bill met his wife Dee Dee and they were married on August 1, 1953 in Springhill where the couple raised their two sons William "Billy" and Donald "Donnie". During his early years, Bill worked as a miner in the Springhill Mine and for the Butter-Nut Bakeries delivering bread. After surviving a mine collapse, Bill served with the Canadian Forces as a member of the Signal Corps. Following his time with the forces, Bill became an honorary fireman with the Springhill Fire Department and worked as a correctional officer at both the Dorchester and Springhill Penitentiary. After the birth of his grandchildren, Bill retired from Corrections to spend more time with his growing family. Throughout his life Bill was an avid fisherman and hunter and loved dancing, going to the cottage in Five Islands, bowling, digging in his garden and spending time with his family.

Bill was the most wonderful husband, father and grandfather and will be sadly missed by his sons William "Billy" of Port Alberni, BC and Donald "Donnie" (Charlene) of Springhill; granddaughters Sheila Laundry (Matt) of Leduc, AB and Hayley Spence (Chris) of Springhill; grandsons William "Billy" of Alberta, Dylan and Brandon of Springhill; as well as his great-grandchildren Hayden, William, Evan and Gage.
    
Aside from his parents, Bill was predeceased by his wife Dorothy "Dee Dee" Oulton.

Arrangements have been entrusted to A H Brown’s Funeral Service, 5 McFarlane Street, Springhill, NS (902-597-2361). In keeping with Bill’s wishes visitation will not be held but a graveside committal service will be held at Hillside Cemetery, Main Street, Springhill on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at 11am.
    
The family would like to extend a heart felt thank you to the VON nurses for their compassionate care provided to Bill during his final days.

If so desired, donations in Bill’s memory may be made to the Kidney Foundation or the Victorian Order of Nurses.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Bill's online memorial at www.brownsfuneralhome.com or through the funeral home Facebook page.

Clarence William "Billy" Oulton