Bill Doyle (1940-2023)
Bill left this world on June 10th, 2023, after suffering a stroke. He leaves his wife, Pat; son Doug, (Laurie); daughter Katie, (Andrew); grandsons, Mason and Sawyer; and sister in-law, Pam. His family meant everything to him. He was a proud graduate of Humberside C.I. and Waterloo Lutheran University. His years playing basketball on his university team and later on in the Toronto Men’s Leagues brought him great joy. His time and energy was devoted to teaching and coaching with the Toronto Board of Education, retiring from North Toronto C.I. in 2000. He made a big impact in the lives of many students and the community. He was a co-founder of the North Toronto Basketball Association in which both his children learned to love the game. In his retirement, he loved to golf, curl, play cards and spend time with his grandsons. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Jamie Girolametto
Please accept our deepest condolences. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Jamie Girolametto and family.
Michael Katz
Bill was a wonderful man . I met him at Hart House in a pick up game and he was such a gentleman . I knew of his work with North Toronto basketball and it was always great to see him over the years.
My sincere condolences to Doug and the family.
Sincerely Mike Katz
Norman and Mary Rigg
So sorry to hear this sad news. Our deepest condolences, Pat, Doug, Katie and your whole family. Bill was a terrific person who also had a great commitment to NT basketball and the players he coached.
Norman and Mary Rigg
Carol Miller
So very sorry Pat to hear of Bills passing, Bill was always so kind whenever we would see you, you both were!!❤️.
David of course knew him much longer than myself and always considered him a true gentleman.
My deepest condolences to you and your family, may he Rest in Peace❤️
❤️Carol
Gail Oleszkowicz
What a gentle, thoughtful man Bill was! His competitive spirit came through on the basketball court, though he played with fairness and consideration for others, especially his teammates. He always gave great thought before he answered your questions, especially when they were about an important matter. And I loved his dry sense of humour. He will be greatly missed. My sincere sympathy to Pat, Doug, Katie, and their families.
Astrid Tallon
So many Memories come to light when remembering Bill to include basketball with Chuck and many life long friends and also summer camping trips to Sherkston. Fortunately our Memories are never erased!
My Deepest Sympathies to Pat and the Doyle Family.
Peter and Carol Ewing
What a privilege and pleasure it was to reconnect for many summers with Bill Doyle at Olympia Sports Camp . Our conversations usually focused on basketball memories , family updates and golf games . Bill was that rare person who ” shared the air ” in personal communication …… he would offer his thoughtful opinions but enjoyed listening to other points of view . I am grateful that our relationship changed from basketball competitors to personal friends . Peter E
JohnMcCaughey
Bill was a great competitor and treasure for the Monday Night Teacher’s curling. Bill loved to win but enjoyed the competition, sportsmanship and camaraderie on and off the ice more so. He will be missed by all his curling colleagues.
Regards John and the Monday Night Curlers
Wally Kosciejew
Very sad news to hear of Bill’s passing. I’ve had the pleasure of curling with Bill for 18 years. From day one he loved the companionship at the curling rink. He was a great friend and teammate. I will miss him. Condolences to his family.
Don Kawasaki
I’m saddened to hear of Bill’s passing. I curled with him at East York. A gentleman and gentle soul, I’m sure everyone who had the privilege of meeting him was a better person for the experience. I certainly learned that I need to aspire to be more like him.
My heartfelt condolences to his family.
Jennifer Rashotte
My deepest condolences to your family for your loss. I curled with Bill on Monday evenings. He was a great competitor and a kind soul. A gentleman through and through! ❤️ He will be dearly missed by all.
John Childs
It was always a pleasure on Mondays to curl against Bill and share time with him afterwards. He will be missed.
Michael Powers
My sincere condolences to Bill’s family. Bill was always a gentleman, a great curling competitor and a good sport. I will greatly miss Bill’s presence around the East York Curling Club.
Ann Garland
My dear Pat and family,
It is with great sorrow to send you my deepest Sympathy and condolences at this difficult time. Bill was a kind and wonderful family man I know, and for me
so pleasant being with him on the security committee soon after I had moved into the Avoca.
My blessing and love.
Ann Garland
Elaine Cunningham
Dear Pat
So sorry to read about Bill. Jim and I have many fond memories of life on Deloraine. And Jim thoroughly enjoyed working with Bill at Seneca.
Life has gone on for so many years I do lose track. Sarah is 47 now! With 2 kids that we just adore. I am sure your children and grands will provide comfort to you.
In Florida we became good friends of Brian Throwers so kept updated on the bb group. We attended Tom Hansen’s funeral with him and my nephew Chuck Jr was there. Don’t talk with him anymore – his choice.
Do take care of yourself as you soldier on without Bill. Not easy but you had so many great years together.
I will give you a call in a while.
Love from Collingwood
Elaine & Jim
Cunningham
Anita Stalteri
My deepest sympathy to you and your family, Doug. May all your wonderful memories of your dad bring you strength at this time.
– Anita Stalteri
Debra Rayner
For Doug and family. I never had the chance to meet Bill but I am sure he has left all of you with great memories and lessons. Sending you sympathy and hope,
Debra Rayner
Jane Vavaroutsos
My deepest condolences to your family Doug. May the fond memories of your dad bring your family peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Jane, RHSS