William Edward Stone Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

William E. Stone "Bill" March 14, 1940 - May 31, 2023 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William E. (Bill) Stone on May 31, 2023. Bill was born and raised in Sydney, Cape Breton, he was the son of Anne (Chisholm) and Earl E. Stone. Bill graduated from St Francis Xavier University in 1960 with his Bachelor of Arts and then his B. Ed. In 1962 He followed this with his Master of Education from the University of Maine. He taught in Sydney and came Halifax as principal of William Ross School and retired as principal of Fairview Heights School. In 1988 he was elected to Halifax city council for what is now District 16. He served for 12 years, one of which was as Deputy Mayor. A resident of Halifax for over 58 years, Bill loved sports and enjoyed curling, skating, bowling, swimming, dancing and more recently, playing cards and meeting people. He enjoyed his years with his wife and children at their cottages on the Bras’dor Lakes in Cape Breton and later at Seafoam in Pictou. Above all, Bill loved his wife and family. He was very proud of his sons and the wonderful men they have become. A member of the former OLPH parish and St Benedict parish, he served as a Eucharistic minister for a number of years and was a long-time member of the KOC. Bill is survived by his wife of 56 years Helen, and sons Derek (Laura) Ottawa, Michael (Kelly) Halifax, sister Lorraine Casey, Riverview, NB, Brother Earl (Paula) Timberlea, and Grandsons Brandon, Anthony, Lewis, Findlay, and Gabriel. Bill was pre-deceased by his parents and his eldest son Ronald. Cremation has taken place and a funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Benedict parish, 45 Radcliff Drive on June 6, 2023 at 12:15 pm. Donations to be made to a charity or your choice. Condolences can be shared at www.harboursidecremation.ca/obituaries/ Family Flowers Only