Stephen “Billy” Angus Black (Ret’d)

08 Mar 17

It’s with heavy hearts that we say good-bye to our beloved husband, father, brother and friend, Stephen “Billy” Black on March 8, 2017. Billy passed peacefully at the Village at Smith Creek in West Kelowna at the age of 77.

Billy was Born in Sydney, NS in 1939. He joined the military in 1958 as a radio operator and served for 28 years. He was an avid fan of classic country music, the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Toronto Blue Jays.

He was predeceased by his Father Stephen Black, Mother Sarah (MacSween) Black, his Brothers David Black and Ronald “Ranny” Black, his Sisters Helen “Allie” Reid (Black), Isabel “Issie” Wong (Black), and Marie “Ria” Gillis (Black). Billy will be missed by his Wife Susan Black (Lawrance), Daughters Sarah Black, Caitlin Black and Hayley Black, his Son Jesse Black and his Brother Allison “Skelly” Black.

Cremation has taken place. A small memorial will take place at the Village at Smith Creek in West Kelowna.

The family would like to thank the Staff at the Village at Smith Creek for the care and compassion shown to both Billy and his family.