Whether you knew him as William, Dad or Bill A place in your memory he would instil Milk Boy, Butcher and Cabinet Maker by trade Care and craftsmanship in each object he made Meeting the Love of his Life Hazel when very young Their adventure together had just begun His Children & Grandchildren meant the world to him Their fun & lively antics did keep him trim On Sundays he would teach David to fish A tasty pint of Whitbread next he would wish A loyal football fan of West Ham United The winning results would leave him delighted Ballroom Dancing with Hazel he took great delight in Quickstepping her round as quick as lightnin’ Weekends in his beautiful garden he would enjoy Even though many hard hours this did employ His favourite flower was the Rose Many with scents to treat the nose Though our eyes with tears may fill As we raise a glass of Whiskey to Bill Sure that we would be forgiven a cry On this sad day as we say Goodbye