Prince George has lost a huge community supporter.
Bill Bond passed away last night (Monday) at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, at age 70.
He was married 41 years to Prince George-Valemount MLA Shirley Bond.
Shirley shared the news on her Facebook page, which has received in excess of 1,200 comments and over 100 shares on the platform.
“The time has come for me to share some news that has broken my heart. Some of you know that my husband Bill has been facing a series of health challenges during the last few months,” the post reads.
“His heart, kidneys, crushed vertebrae, the list goes on. The final challenge was a massive left-brain stroke that Billy just couldn’t manage despite his courageous efforts.”
Bill was a grad of PGSS and CNC who worked a number of years for the city.
Condolences and reactions have poured in on social media from far and wide.
Our thoughts are with Shirley Bond and her family at this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/dKRVwBSMON
— PG Cougars (@PGCougars) June 9, 2020
The UNBC family extends its deepest condolences to @ShirleyBond on the loss of your husband Bill. You and Bill were a phenomenal team working together as advocates for our region and our University. We will miss him dearly.
— University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) (@UNBC) June 9, 2020
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Shirley and Family
We were sadden to hear of Bill’s passing. We at CMHA PG would like to express our deepest sympathies to all of you. Please take time to care for yourselves and may the memories of him keep him in your hearts. @shirleybond pic.twitter.com/PgRn6ei0Qj— CMHA Prince George (@CMHAPG) June 9, 2020
Thinking of you Shirley. So sorry for you, and Prince George’s loss. My family sends our best.
— S Chandra Herbert (@SChandraHerbert) June 9, 2020
Sending our condolences on behalf of the entire @PGChamber1 Board, Team and community @shirleybond. We are all thinking about you and sending strength and love to you and your family.
— Todd C (@PGChamberCEO) June 9, 2020
My heart breaks for my friend @shirleybond… Bill was a remarkable man. His love for family was unparalleled. I am grateful to have known him.
Shirley – you are in my thoughts and my prayers, and I am here as your friend if ever you may need me. I am so sorry for your loss. https://t.co/SvF0QFeQ2P
— Kyle Sampson (@SampsonKyle) June 9, 2020
My deepest condolences Shirley, my thoughts are with you.
— Mike Farnworth (@mikefarnworthbc) June 9, 2020
I extend my greatest sympathies to @shirleybond and her family. I am so sorry for the loss of your incredible husband. He was so kind every time we spoke and I was so saddened to hear the news. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I’m so sorry ?
— Mackenzie Kerr (@MackenzieKerr97) June 9, 2020
To @shirleybond:
Your support of our Spruce Kings extends far beyond my time here, but I’m definitely going to miss seeing you and Billy walk into the rink together on game nights. Our thoughts are with you.I’ll also miss explaining my confusing playoff packages to him.
— Kyle Anderson (@KCAndo23) June 9, 2020
@shirleybond so saddened by the news. Bill meant alot to us as was just always there. Will always remember Bill as a kind man who would regularly ask about my family & talk about life. In our busy/intense jobs he was such a refreshing breath of normal. We will sure miss him.
— Bob Zimmer MP (@bobzimmermp) June 9, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss @shirleybond . Renee and I send our deep condolences to you and your family.
— Adrian Dix (@adriandix) June 9, 2020
Big hug to you tonight Shirley. I have known you and Bill for many years and he was an incredible man. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
— Tim Bennett (@tiben12) June 9, 2020
We have you and your family in our hearts and we hold you close @shirleybond❤️Bill will be sorely missed. https://t.co/2VJipMVD1V
— Terri McConnachie (@Terri_Mcconna) June 9, 2020
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