July 26, 2022
In Loving Memory ~
William "Rusty" Holliday passed away peacefully on July 26, 2022, to be with his friends and loved ones from long ago.
Born in Bolton, Lancashire to William and Ellen Holliday, Bill served in World War Two as a tank recovery driver with the REME UK, and witnessed the liberation of Belsen.
After the war, he found his true love: the sea. Bill worked as a ship's engineer on the CPR's Princess Patricia, and always said he was at home when he was at sea.
After coming to Canada in the 1950s, he built his home on the land in Langley, where he made many great friends and was a proud and active member of the Royal Canadian Legion for decades.
Bill lived "his way," independent and strongminded, until he was 92 years old, when he moved into Harrison Landing. His loved ones are grateful for the wonderful care he received there, as well as at Langley Memorial Hospital.
Bill was predeceased by his parents and his sister Hilda.
He is survived by his nephew David (Erin) and his sister Millicent and many nieces and nephews and their families in the UK.
A celebration of life will be held from 1 - 4pm, Tuesday, September 13, at the Aldergrove Legion and those who knew him are invited to come and share their memories. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Aldergrove Legion would be welcomed.
The old sailor will go home to the sea.