Obituary of William "Bill" Harold McGrath

MCGRATH, William "Bill" Harold – 75, Halifax, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2013 at home. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late John and Irene (Fredericks) McGrath. Bill worked for many years at St. Mary’s University as a truck driver. He was an avid Mooseheads fan and was a loving father and grandfather who treasured his granddaughter Emily. He will lovingly be remembered by his daughter, Shanna (Trevor) and granddaughter, Emily; brothers, Charlie (Linda) and David (Brenda) Slaunwhite; sister, Carol Carrigan. He was predeceased by his wife, Georgina (Moore); brothers, John McGrath and Courtney Slaunwhite. Arrangements are under the direction of J. A. Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd., 149 Herring Cove Road, Halifax (477-5601). In keeping with Bill’s wishes there will be no visitation. A service of remembrance will be held on Friday, September 13 at 1 PM from the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill’s memory may be made to the SPCA.