Condolences to the family of Bill. OHS classmate of 63.Jerry Hollister.

Bill was such a special man. I remember once when I was younger walking home and 2 boys from his scout troop bullying another boy. Bill marched down his steps across the road and I swear grabbed those boys by their ears marched them across the road had what I assume a very good talking to. The next day Bill had the kid that was being bullied on his front porch telling him what the Boy Scouts could do for him. Bill was a very sincere and passionate man. His love for the community was unmatched by anyone. His commitment to kids was unwavering. Margaretville lost a pillar of this community. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him or only heard of him and didn’t have the pleasure to know such an amazing human being in person. My heart goes out to all of the Stanton family.

Although I have known about Bill and his family for many, many years I didn’t have the pleasure of meeting him and dear Maryann until November last year. What an honour that was! Just like all of the stories that are told he welcomed my husband and me into his home as though we were long lost family, which we were! That ‘H’ in his name stands for ‘Hughes’ and signifies Bill’s Scottish heritage and links us forever. Somethings surprise and when I first met Bill last year I was taken aback as I felt I was looking at and talking with my very own grandfather. There is no mistaking their facial similarity and also to my own dear departed father.

It was such an honour to meet Bill and Maryann and Jason and other extended family members so recently. You can’t see my grief from such a distance but I am sharing it with everyone who is also grieving but also giving thanks for the gift of the lives of Bill and Maryann and all they gave to make the world a better place. RIP loved relatives. Vicki from Adelaide, Australia

We will miss Bill an Maryanne! We feel sad for all of you, but also very grateful that their virtues live on in all of you!

My heartfelt sympathy, I know you and mare are rejoicing….RIP Bill ❤️

Our deepest sympathies are with you during this difficult time as you grieve the passing of your beloved papa. Please know that we are here for you, offering our support and love.

Papa was a kind and remarkable man, and his absence will be deeply felt. May the love and cherished memories you shared with him bring you comfort during this challenging time. His legacy lives on as we remember the incredible life he lived. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.