July 14, 1940 – Jan 11, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Bill Gassner, on Saturday Jan 11, 2025 in his 85th year. Predeceased by his wife Madeleine (nee Copsey) Gassner(2015) of 54 years, and his grandson Travis Flannagan of New Zealand.
Survived by his daughters Melitta (Shawn) Hannon of Georgetown and Karen (Mark) Flannagan of New Zealand. Proud Papa to Michelle and Julia Hannon of Georgetown, Christopher Gassner-Petch, Tyler and Alyssa Flannagan all of New Zealand.
Great Grandpa to Hunter and Darius Petch, also of New Zealand.
Bill was born in Austria, moved to Australia at 18 years old, where he met Madeleine who had just arrived from England. They were married, and had their 1st child Melitta in Australia, before moving to England for 5 years where Karen was born. In 1967 the family emigrated to Canada, arriving in Georgetown in 1969, and a few years later, settled in Ballinafad.
Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be in the spring.
Donations can be made to The Bruce Trail Association or the Georgetown Hospital in his memory by visiting www.jonesfuneralhome.co