William (Bill) Rees of Farmington- age 96, passed away in peace at his home on September 9, 2020. Born
March 27, 1924 in Port Talbot, Wales to Francis and Elizabeth; as a boy emigrating to Gary, IN. Bill was a
World War Two veteran, serving in the Royal Canadian Navy, hence a member of the Purdue University
class of 1950. He retired as Vice President of Great Lakes Steel in 1983, was a member of the Oakwood
Hospital Board of Directors, and a past president of the Dearborn Country Club. Bill was preceded by his
devoted wife of nearly 70 years, Marguerite. Loving father of James (Jill), and the late Michael (Barbara)
and the late Wm. Daniel (the late Susan). Cherished grandfather of Griffith, Amanda, Brittany (Austin),
Dennis, Steven (Hilary), and Jeffery. Proud great-grandfather of Aidan and Samantha.

He has surely touched many lives and will be missed by all that knew him.

Donations in both Bill's and Marguerite's names can be made to Angela Hospice online by clicking the link below.

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