Yarmouth, NS
August 29, 1942 - July 14, 2024
William “Bill” James Tower – age 81, of Yarmouth, passed away on July 14, 2024, in Yarmouth Regional Hospital.
Born in Halifax County on August 29, 1942, he was the son of the late Adelbert and Florence (Stevens) Tower. Bill was a lifelong teacher and taught at South Centennial School, Yarmouth Junior High School, and Yarmouth Consolidated Memorial High School. From 1974 until 1994, Bill was a principal at Carleton Elementary School until retirement.
After being retired for one day, Bill went to work for H.D McLeod Travel and Maritime Marlin Travel until 2011. Bill held many other community positions, including Community Concerts, the library board, and the Chebogue Cemetery Committee. He was also very active in the Lions Club and The YARC.
Bill is survived by his loving wife Helen (McLean) and his sister Betty (Edward) Paquette in Victoria, B.C.
Cremation has taken place under the care of Sweeny’s Funeral Home and Crematorium in Yarmouth. A visitation will be held Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 2-4 P.M. in Sweeny’s Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will take place at a later date in Chebogue Cemetery.
Donations in memory may be made to the Chebogue Cemetery or a charity of your choice.
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