Tribute Wall
In Memory of
William Kavanagh
1936 - 2018
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Larry Godfree posted a condolence
Thursday, January 11, 2018
My condolences to family and close friends. I have many pleasant memories of my professional relationships with Bill. He was a pleasant, caring soul respected by those who knew and dealt with him.
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Marilyn & Jim Coleman posted a condolence
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Our sincere sympathy to all the family. Bill was a wonderful person to have worked with in Westmount and we all have many great memories. He enjoyed and lived a very proud and wonderful life.
May he rest in peace
Sincerely - Jim Coleman
Montreal, QC
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Ed Triebl posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
my sincere condolences to the Kavanagh family.
I remember being at the Hewbanks' a few times with Bill and Fran there.
I always looked up to Bill and realized what a truly genuine person he was.
may his memory live on in your hearts.
ed triebl and family
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marianne kerby posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
My thoughts are with you Pat and your brothers.your father was a good policeman and a wonderful man. I remember him well from his Petrolia days.He is not suffering anymore but I know that you are still in pain. Please remember you have friends who care for you and will be here when you need them and that includes me.
Marianne
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Lynne Flanagan posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Well here I go Ruth-Ann, Bills boys and family.
Wow what a friend for many years, just over the phone lately.
To you boy's always remember how proud he was of you. I remember you little one coming into Dr. Casey's in Westmount.
What a hoot your Dad tought me how to drive not an easy task for him, I am going back to the 70's. Big guy on the bike watching over Westmount, always loved by all that lived and worked there. The gentle giant, he loved riding the "Hog".
I was blessed with a call recently from Bill, thanks Ruth-Ann, you gave him the grace and peace to move on.
My thoughts and prayers will be with you as you travel through a difficult day tomorrow. But alas as time goes may you feel the warmth and glow of fond memories to carry you on.
Bless all of you.
Just lost a good Buddy, no more pain, takie care of us, keep looking down as we will look up and remember you, a new angel in heaven.
Lynne
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Rosemary Bartlett posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Kavanagh family at the passing of Bill. I worked with him at the St.Thomas Police Service for many years. Rosemary and Rod Bartlett
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Melissia Henderson lit a candle
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
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Melissia Henderson lit a candle
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
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So sad you are gone. Will miss you! You are in a better safe,and feel now more pain! We will miss you every day. And you will always in our hearts!
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George & Renee Watson posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Our deepest sympathies. May your memories support you in a difficult time.
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Judy Hird posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Sending sympathy to all who are touched by Bill’s passing, and wishing you comfort at this sad time.
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George Sinden posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Dear family of Bill, I would like to express my deepest condolences in the loss of this wonderful human being. I have enjoyed his friendship for many years and I’ve gotten to know his family. Bill was a mentor, leader, and a dear friend to myself and many others. I will miss his leadership his guidance and most of all his friendship rest in peace my friend until we meet again.
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Bart Szafnicki posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
My deepest sympathies and condolences on the passing of Bill. He was a good friend and respected colleague. The “Deputy” was well known by friends from the USA
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Shirley, Bruce and Isabell (The Winter Texans) posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Dear Ruth-Anne, Mike, Pat and Steve -
We may be miles apart in distance, but not in our thoughts and prayers. Know that we are definitely there with you!
We have been reading your shared condolences and are trusting that you all are being encouraged and strengthened by them, as we are here in being able to read and share them with each other.
We love you, and send our hugs over the internet to you, until we can do so in person later. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers as you, with God's strength, get through this week.
We send a very special thank-you to Jerry and Cheryl for being Ruth-Anne's pillar to lean on.
We love you.
Bruce, Isabell and Shirley
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Charlie, Jeannie Honsinger and Family posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Steve, Mike, Pat and Family
Sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
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Karyn Honsinger, Justin and Jaryd Triebl posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Ruth-Anne, Mike, Pat, Steve and families,
Please accept our condolences on the passing of Bill, it was such an honour to have known such a GREAT person.
May your memories give you peace and comfort.
R.I.P Bill.
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Marianne Lovell and family posted a condolence
Monday, January 8, 2018
Sorry for your loss he will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with you
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Marianne Lovell and family lit a candle
Monday, January 8, 2018
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Kathleen Bateman posted a condolence
Monday, January 8, 2018
My sincere condolences to Ruth Anne and Family.
My Uncle Bill was very dear to me and he will be dearly missed.
Love Kathleen
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Linda Baldwin posted a condolence
Monday, January 8, 2018
Ruth-Anne and family: My deepest sympathy
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Christine posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, January 8, 2018
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Mike,Steve and Pat,
I am so sorry you have lost such a great father and friend. As someone once told me ....look back at all the good times and all the memories that you have to share. I know only too well that this helps in the days to come!! My heart goes out to each and every one of you!! Stay strong.
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Kim bradley posted a condolence
Monday, January 8, 2018
My heart breaks for you Ruth-Anne and family.
Bill was an amazing man and I was honoured to be able to spend the time I did with you. Know that he will always be remembered for the kind soul he was.
So much love to you during this time.
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Eva Wiebenga posted a condolence
Monday, January 8, 2018
Ruth-Anne and "Chief Jr" & extended family :
"What the heart has once owned, it shall never lose !"
May you find comfort in your precious memories,
smiles galore, and support of others at this crossroad in your lives.
He always shared a quick lil' hug - even last fall at the hospital.
May each of you find strength & courage from our Lord, in all your days ahead.
Deepest heartfelt sympathy to all.
Eva Wiebenga & family
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Doug Lemm posted a condolence
Monday, January 8, 2018
I met Bill as a new police officer and he was on the big bike as well as president of our police union. Great person to go to for advice. I had the pleasure of having him and his wife at my home for supper a few months ago. You have had a great life helping others. Rest. Your job is done
Regards Doug Lemm
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Don Doucet posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, January 8, 2018
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I have known Bill for less than two years, it seems like we have been friends for years. I will miss his sense of humour.
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Norman and Tiena Jones posted a condolence
Monday, January 8, 2018
Dear RuthAnn and family: We sympathize with you in your loss. May God bless you and comfort you.
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Chuck Zehr posted a condolence
Monday, January 8, 2018
An officer and a gentleman he loved policing and was very good at it. He was loved by many a true friend may you Rest In Peace
Chuck Zehr2Jy
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Lisa (Palmer) McGlone posted a condolence
Monday, January 8, 2018
Worked with Deputy Chief Kavanagh for many years at STPS. Great guy!! Will be missed.
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Mary Anne (Hull) Green and Clayton Storvold lit a candle
Monday, January 8, 2018
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Jennifer Berger lit a candle
Monday, January 8, 2018
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My condolences to Ruth-Ann and Bill family. Bill was a special man and one of a kind. I was proud to call him a friend.
Thinking of you all.
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Charlene (Ne: Horton) & Stephen Fowler & family posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, January 8, 2018
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Charlene (Ne: Horton) & Stephen Fowler & family posted a condolence
Monday, January 8, 2018
We are all very saddened by this news...and yet also relieved that he no longer feels any more earthly pain. Advanced diabetes is never easy to endure. Thank you Aunt Ruth-Anne, and many others, for taking such extraordinarily good care of him; to make all his days bearable, and worth living to the fullest he could. Love you's all <3
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Kim and Max Wood posted a condolence
Sunday, January 7, 2018
Our sincerest condolences for your loss. He was a good friend, neighbour and a colleague and he will be missed but never forgotten.
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Dave & Jamie Chapman posted a condolence
Sunday, January 7, 2018
Our thoughts are with the Kavanagh family during this sad time, we're sorry for your loss. Don't be sad that he's gone, be happy that you have all the memories you were able to make with him.
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Dennis McGillis posted a condolence
Sunday, January 7, 2018
Always known to us as the Deputy. A wonderful friend introduced to me by Terry. I will miss this definition of a gentleman and long time friend....
Dennis McGillis (AB)
Detective Superintendent
(Retired)
Director, Intelligence
Ontario Provincial Police
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Cindy (Coleman) Parker posted a condolence
Sunday, January 7, 2018
So sorry for your loss! He was an awesome Chief. I know my father Fred Coleman thought highly of him.
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Don Roskamp posted a condolence
Sunday, January 7, 2018
Ruth-Ann and family : Our thoughts and prayers are with you . We always enjoyed Bill's presence at Police related
functions. It seems ironic, the last time I seen Bill was at Rudy's passing. Our condolences.
Valerie & Don Roskamp
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Douglas Avram posted a condolence
Sunday, January 7, 2018
My sincerest condolences on Bill's passing. Knowing him and working with him during my time on council was a privilege and honour. He was such an asset to the citizens of Aylmer and St. Thomas and the wider community. My sympathies and prayers.
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Tim and Karen Gillespie posted a condolence
Sunday, January 7, 2018
Sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you all.
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Barb Kelly posted a condolence
Sunday, January 7, 2018
The loss of a gentleman and kind soul. Peace to your family.
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Glenn and Helen Hodgson posted a condolence
Sunday, January 7, 2018
Bill was respected by all and was a real gentleman. Our condolences to all the family,
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Andy Black posted a condolence
Sunday, January 7, 2018
To the Kavanagh clan I offer my profound sympathies for your loss. Bill was instrumental to my becoming a police officer dating back to when he was a Westmount motorcycle patrol officer. He steered me towards the RCMP where I had a very satisfying 35 year career myself. Gone, but not forgotten, RIP, my brother officer!
Andy
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Dianne Nemeth posted a condolence
Sunday, January 7, 2018
My deepest condolences to the Kavenagh family. It was truly an honour to have known such a kind and loving man. RIP Bill
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Sheri McNames Smith posted a condolence
Sunday, January 7, 2018
I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing, he was such an amazing man. I had a lot of fun with him over our favourite hockey teams. We didn't like the same team, but we still had fun teasing each other.
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Drew & Vicki Buchner lit a candle
Sunday, January 7, 2018
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St. Thomas Police Service posted a condolence
Sunday, January 7, 2018
Ruth-Anne, Mike, Pat, Steve & family,
On behalf of the St. Thomas Police Service, I offer our sincere condolences to all of you. Deputy Chief Kavanagh always saw the good in people and we can learn from his caring personality! It only seems like yesterday (1988) when he was interviewing me for a Cadet position.
Thank-you Ruth-Anne for reaching out to us when Bill was in the hospital so we had an opportunity to visit with him and share some great laughs/memories.
Chief Chris Herridge
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Mary Vandewyngaerde posted a condolence
Sunday, January 7, 2018
So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Such a kind and gentle soul, with a very caring manner. I know he will be greatly missed by all. RIP Bill.
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Les Nemeth posted a condolence
Sunday, January 7, 2018
My sincere condolences for your loss. Piller of the community. Bill will be missed by many.
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Pam & Brian McDowell lit a candle
Sunday, January 7, 2018
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Ruth-Anne, Mike, Pat, Steve & family, so sad to hear of Bill’s passing. We have many fond memories of Bill & will treasure them. R.I.P. Bill Love Brian & Pam
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Lynda Pressey, Jeff & Nicole Wiebenga posted a condolence
Sunday, January 7, 2018
We are sorry to hear of your loss. We pray there will be a grace and strength in the days ahead of you as you share your memories of Bill fondly. He was a man of great character and kindness.
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Sunday, January 7, 2018
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Betty Kavanagh lit a candle
Sunday, January 7, 2018
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I was so sorry to hear about Bill. I did enjoy our work on the family tree and provoking him to "think like a cop". Keep in touch. Love Betty
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Todd & Gwenda McConnell lit a candle
Sunday, January 7, 2018
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Ruth-Anne, Mike, Pat, Steve & families, so sorry to hear of Bill's passing, I have so many great memories of this special man who I can say was one of my best friends, we always had our own special greeting for each other & I will treasure it forever, he was always quit the jokester as well,but he also touched so many peoples lives & the memories he has given them as well I'm sure will be treasured. You are all in our thoughts & prayers.He will always have a special place in my heart. R.I.P. Bill, love & miss you.Love you Ruth-Anne like a sister & if you need anything please call.Love Todd & Gwenda
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