Obituary of Willard Harold Bahm

Bahm, Willard Harold March 13, 1922 – May 9, 2016   Veteran WWII - Royal Canadian Armoured Corps / Life Member Royal Canadian Legion (Farmer / Smiths Dairy (Milkman) / Dept. of Public Works / Boeing of Canada) Quietly and peacefully at the Arnprior & District Memorial Hospital with loved ones by his side on Monday morning, May 9th, 2016; Willard Harold Bahm of Arnprior passed away to join his devoted and loving wife of 71 years the late Sarah “Margaret” Bahm nee Stewart (November 5th, 2015). He was 94. Dearly loved father of Catherine Matheson, Leslie Maher (Peter), Kevin (Wendy), Mavis Lesway (Glen), Jeffrey (Alison) and Andrea Bahm-Barker.  Willard was a wonderful and devoted Grandfather of 16 and Great Grandfather of 15.  He was born in Arnprior to the late Herman and Edna Bahm (Rutledge).  He will be affectionately remembered by his sister Lois Owens and predeceased by his siblings Roddie, Lucille Cooksley, Catherine Scott and Robert (Bob). Willard will be very fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews and cousins in the Bahm and Stewart families as well as countless friends and neighbours.  He touched many lives over 94 years and will be warmly remembered by all who knew him for his integrity, smile, the tune he would share, sense of humour and cheerful good nature in all circumstances. He made a lasting impression on many in his 94 years. A special thank you to Dr. Robson, Dr. Gordon and the staff of ADMH for their kind care and comfort for Willard and his family. To the staff, friends and residents of the Arnprior Villa, thank you for your care, support and continued care. Friends and family are invited to pay their respects for him at Boyce Funeral Home, 138 Daniel Street, N, Arnprior on Saturday May 21st, 2016 from 2-4 in the afternoon and again at 7-9 pm. Royal Canadian Legion Service Saturday evening at 6:45 p.m. A Service to honour Willard’s life will be celebrated at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Sunday May 22nd, 2016 at 1:00 pm.  Following the service, a time of fellowship and refreshments with the family will be held in de Renzy Hall followed with interment at Sand Point Cemetery (McNab Township). In memory of Willard, a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Ottawa Heart Institute would be greatly appreciated. Royal Canadian Legion Service Will be held Saturday evening at 6:45 p.m.