The Honourable William P. McKEOWN, Q.C.
Passed away suddenly but peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at the age of 80. Bill will be deeply missed by his wife of 51 years, Betty, his children Bill (Kelsey), Shelagh (Dave), Paul (Kelly) and Kelly Anne and his grandchildren Cade, Heath, Logan, Caitlin, George, Caroline, William, Grace, Finlay and Adelaide and his many lifelong friends whom he treasured.
Bill was born March 10, 1936 to William and Doris McKeown in Quebec City and was raised in Montreal. He attended McGill University and University of Toronto Law School. Upon graduating from law school, Bill began an esteemed legal career that took him to Canadian General Electric, before co-founding the law firm of Stephens, French and McKeown. He was appointed to the Supreme Court of Ontario in 1987. After honourably serving for 6 years he was appointed to the Federal Court of Canada and named Chairman of the Canadian Competition Tribunal where he remained for 9 years.
Bill’s passion for the law was surpassed only by his great love for his wife, family, Notre Dame Football and his beloved Boston terriers. Many of his favourite moments were spent with family and friends in St. Andrew’s by the Sea, Stowe, Vermont and Florida.
A visitation will be held on Friday, November 11th from 2-4 and from 7-9 p.m. at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home, 6150 Yonge Street (at Goulding, south of Steeles). The Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, November 12th at 10 a.m. at St. Edward the Confessor Church, 75 Churchill Ave., North York. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Silent Voice Canada. Condolences may be made at www.rskane.ca