William "Bill" Cockburn
July 20, 2023
COCKBURN, William Fulton “Bill” – Peacefully at the Louise Marshall Hospital on Thursday, July 20, 2023 in his 96th year. Beloved husband of the late Mary Beth Cockburn (2020). Loving father of Ann (Doug) Graham, Jeff (Karen) Coburn, and Scott (Jane) Coburn, all of Mount Forest. Dear grandfather of Mark (Paula), Sarah (Dallas), Leah, Alaina (Paul), Andrew (Leah), Kaitlin (Chad), and Justin (Erin) and great-grandfather of Reid, Hudson, Kipton, Gwendolyn, Fulton, Claira, Isla, Hugh, Olivia, Sloane, and Abigail. Bill is survived by his sister Barbara Lovell (Don), his brother-in-law Wilf Coutts (Joan), and by his many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents Fulton and Agnes Cockburn.
Bill was a well-respected businessman on Main Street in Mount Forest and was very involved in community activities. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, hockey, baseball, and cottage life at Sauble Beach. More than anything else, he loved his family, and enjoyed every moment he spent with them.
Visitation will be held at the England Funeral Home, 294 Main Street South, Mount Forest, on Sunday, July 23rd from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. A memorial service will be conducted at Mount Forest United Church, 175 Queen Street East, Mount Forest, on Monday, July 24th at 1:00 p.m., followed by a reception in the church hall. Private interment at Mount Forest Cemetery. If you are unable to attend the service in person, you are invited to view the livestream by visiting www.englandfuneralhome.com and clicking on the link below Bill’s obituary. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Bill are asked to consider the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation, Mount Forest United Church or Cancer Patient Services.
Memorial Service for William "Bill" Cockburn
Condolences
To the Coburn family, please accept my heartfelt sympathy on Bills passing. He was a genuine gentleman and always had time and a smile to pass when we would meet. It was a pleasure to have known him.
Leonard Motum
Our deepest sympathy to all of Bill's family. He was a great father, a good man to deal with and will be missed by all of us
Please accept our sincere condolences. Bill was a well respected gentleman and a gentle man. We will miss him and I’m sure all who knew him will miss his smile and stories. Mary & Bob Dippel
— Mary Allen, July 22, 2023Deepest sympathy to Bill’s family. He was a wonderful and caring man. Enjoyed working with him, Jeff and Scott for many years. Cherish your memories.
— Doris Carmount, July 22, 2023To Bill’s family, my sincere condolences. Bill was one of the sweetest people I have ever met. He will be greatly missed.
— Melinda Grant, July 21, 2023To all of the Cockburn family:
Our sincere condolences on your loss...No doubt he will be missed by you & many others that knew him.
With our thoughts & prayers,
Gary & Gwynne Smith
Our sympathy to all Bill’s family.
Jeff, Scott, Anne and Families Sincere sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Wayne and Sandra Lytle
— Wayne and Sandra Lytle, July 21, 2023My deepest sympathies to Bills Family.
— Rob Mulchinock, July 21, 2023Condolences to Bill’s family. He was a mentor to me. Ken
— Ken & Karen Thompson, July 21, 2023The world has lost an incredible life.
Bill was a perfect example of what it means to be a wonderful person. We know he will be terribly missed.
Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Barb and Dave Drake and family
Ann, Jeff and Scott and families,
Bill was such a kind and caring
gentleman. He enjoyed sharing stories of the days gone by always with a smile on his face.
My condolences to you all.
Sandy VanDongen
Sincere condolences to Bill and Mary Beth,s family.
We did business with this wonderful man and his boys for 65 years. You will be missed by many.
my sincere sympathy to Ann, Jeff, Scott and their families. Bill was a good friend and was well liked by everyone at Birmingham.
— Bob Adams, July 21, 2023